About Us
Our Mission
Drawing on a rich tradition of excellence, the College of Education and Human Development at Maine’s flagship university is committed to leading innovation in Maine’s PreK-12 schools, higher education institutions, and agencies that support academic, cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. We promote effective teaching and learning, identify critical issues, conduct research, and disseminate findings. Collaborating with external partners and experts across the University of Maine, we prepare our graduates to engage in ethical conduct, reflective practice, meaningful inquiry, and data-driven decision making in order to meet the increasingly diverse needs of our state and the world in which we live.
Our Vision
The College of Education and Human Development will be a leader in developing knowledge and providing expertise on issues related to education and human development at a state, regional and national level.
Leading in Maine, the U.S., and beyond
Giving to the college
The success and impact of the College of Education and Human Development’s students, alumni, academic programs, and research and outreach would not be possible without community support. Use the button below to learn more about how you can give to the college and boost our work.
Educating the Whole Person. Spanning a Lifetime.
Our students have opportunities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to gain expertise and experience in teacher education, educational administration in PreK-20 settings, child development and family relations, literacy education, special education, STEM education, as well as athletic training, exercise science, and physical education.
UMaine’s educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Information on our enrollment rates, degrees conferred and other important measures of our college’s success can be found by clicking on the button below.
Alumni Success
As the largest, most comprehensive educator preparation and training program in Maine, we have graduates teaching in every district across the state. Many of our alumni have gone on to be recognized as Maine Teachers of the Year and Maine County Teachers of the Year. Others have received the prestigious Milken Educator Awards. We salute these outstanding educators and congratulate them on their achievement.
Faculty & Staff Awards
Every year, the College of Education and Human Development recognizes faculty and staff excellence through several awards. The honorees are nominated by members of the college community and selected by the college’s Awards Committee. Click the button below for past winners.
Questions?
Email coehd@maine.edu.
