TEACHING AND EARLY CHILDHOOD Education SELF-GUIDED PATHWAY

The University of Maine Early College program offers both self-guided and career exploration pathway options. This is a self-guided pathway with recommended courses based on the content area.

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TEACHING AND EARLY CHILDHOOD Education SELF-GUIDED PATHWAY

This is a self-guided pathway. There are no specific requirements or parameters. This is a guide with recommended courses based on the content area. Students are encouraged to explore the options below based on their specific goals and interests with the help of their school counselor or homeschool educator. 

These introductory courses are excellent choices for students looking to explore this area more deeply before stepping into specialized courses in the electives section below. We recommend choosing at least 2 courses within
this section.

  • INT 193: Introduction to Career Exploration and Development (3 Credits)
  • EDU 101: The Art and Science of Teaching (3 Credits)
  • HUD 201: Introduction to Child Development (3 Credits)

These courses, while still mostly introductory, focus on different skill or knowledge areas within the Teaching and Early Childhood Education realm, and they allow for more concentrated study in a particular area.

  • EDU 202: Education in a Multicultural Society (3 Credits)
  • EDU 203: Educational Psychology (3 Credits)
  • HUD 200: Family Interaction (3 Credits)
  • NAS 101: Introduction to Native American Studies (3 Credits)
  • CMJ 103: Public Speaking (3 Credits)
  • CMJ 106: Storytelling (3 Credits)
  • LDR 100: Foundations of Leadership (3 Credits)
  • PHI 100: Contemporary Moral Problems (3 Credits)

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Learn more about an individualized Career Explorations Pathway.

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degrees and careers connected with the TEACHING AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SELF-GUIDED PATHWAY

This pathway spans a broad range of subjects, allowing you to sample courses across different fields or focus on a specific area of interest through Maine’s flagship university and only R1 designated research institution. It is designed for broad exploration rather than being tied to a specific major, though each recommended course connects directly to at least one of the majors or minors listed below:

  • Child Development & Family
    Relations
  • Early Childhood Education
    Concentration
  • Individual and Family Studies Concentration
  • Elementary Education
  • Peace & Reconciliation Studies
  • Secondary Education
  • Special Education Graduate Program
  • Kinesiology and Physical Education
  • Exercise Science Concentration
  • Athletic Training: Accelerated
    Master of Science (3+2)
  • Health and Physical Education
    Concentration
  • Outdoor Leadership
    Concentration

Completion of these majors allow students to pursue graduate studies or careers in the following fields:

  • Activity/Recreation Director
  • Case/Care Manager
  • Classroom Teacher in PK-12 Schools
  • Daycare Staff/Owner
  • Family Life Educator
  • Family Resource Coordinator
  • Family Support Professional/
    Advocate
  • Government Official
  • Negotiator/Mediator
  • Non-Profit Organizational Director
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Sports Administrator
  • Youth Counselor
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Questions?

Email um.earlycollege@maine.edu.