{"id":25569,"date":"2025-03-28T09:38:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T13:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/?page_id=25569"},"modified":"2025-12-04T12:50:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:50:59","slug":"student-development-in-higher-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/graduate\/student-development-in-higher-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Development in Higher Education (M.Ed.; Ed.S.)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id25569_4d0b57-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id25569_4d0b57-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id25569_4d0b57-6c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:80px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:65px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id25569_4d0b57-6c{background-color:#e5f0f9;}.kb-row-layout-id25569_4d0b57-6c > 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.kadence-column25569_b7863f-e9{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column25569_b7863f-e9{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column25569_b7863f-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column25569_b7863f-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kadence-column25569_b7863f-e9, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column25569_b7863f-e9:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column25569_b7863f-e9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf\"]{font-size:45px;line-height:60px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf\"]{margin-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d8e445-cf\">Student Development in Higher Education (M.Ed.; Ed.S.)<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:20px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_8ee133-28\"><strong><strong>Graduate training for knowledge and practical skills to support student success in higher education.   <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column25569_141eb6-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column25569_141eb6-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column25569_141eb6-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column25569_141eb6-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column25569_141eb6-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column25569_141eb6-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column25569_141eb6-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column25569_141eb6-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column25569_141eb6-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column25569_141eb6-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column25569_141eb6-83{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column25569_141eb6-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column25569_141eb6-83{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column25569_141eb6-83{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-block-spacer{height:16px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-25569_4c26f6-a3 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#ffffff;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-25569_4c26f6-a3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_b61d81-27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_b61d81-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_b61d81-27\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_b61d81-27 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_b61d81-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_b61d81-27\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_b61d81-27 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_b61d81-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_b61d81-27\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_b61d81-27 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_b61d81-27\">Program overview<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_1e9cf1-e2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_1e9cf1-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_1e9cf1-e2\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_1e9cf1-e2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_1e9cf1-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_1e9cf1-e2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_1e9cf1-e2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_1e9cf1-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_1e9cf1-e2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_1e9cf1-e2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_1e9cf1-e2\">The master\u2019s degree in student development in higher education (M.Ed.) at the University of Maine prepares entry-level professionals for positions&nbsp;in postsecondary student affairs. The program&nbsp;provides solid theoretical and practical grounding for student services jobs&nbsp;in increasingly diverse and technologically advanced colleges and universities. Our students come to understand institutions of higher learning as complex organizations, with classes&nbsp;focused on student development,&nbsp;socio-cultural identity differences\/diversity, ethical professional practice, research and technological competence. In addition, many students explore the practical implications of coursework through internships and graduate assistant positions in a variety of UMaine campus offices.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_24b9f7-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_24b9f7-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_24b9f7-a8\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_24b9f7-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_24b9f7-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_24b9f7-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_24b9f7-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_24b9f7-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_24b9f7-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_24b9f7-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_24b9f7-a8\">We also offer an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program for mid-career professionals that is individually planned by the student and their advisor. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-25569_5d0b5f-6b .kt-block-spacer{height:24px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-25569_5d0b5f-6b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#ffffff;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-25569_5d0b5f-6b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id25569_1993a3-b9 > 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.kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#082e58;}.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#fff;background:#082e58;border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#fff;}.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#fff;}.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#082e58;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #f1b25b;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #003263;}.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-right:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-bottom:1px solid #d6d6d6;border-left:10px solid #f1b25b;}.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eee;border-right:1px solid #eee;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;border-left:10px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone um-UMAccentBlueAccordion\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id25569_c3226b-21 kt-accordion-has-9-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane25569_4ef94c-37\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Sample program of study<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_78e5dd-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_78e5dd-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_78e5dd-26\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_78e5dd-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_78e5dd-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_78e5dd-26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_78e5dd-26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_78e5dd-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_78e5dd-26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_78e5dd-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_78e5dd-26\">Student Development in Higher Education M.Ed.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_5e70e0-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_5e70e0-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_5e70e0-90\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_5e70e0-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_5e70e0-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_5e70e0-90\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_5e70e0-90 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_5e70e0-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_5e70e0-90\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_5e70e0-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_5e70e0-90\">The 36-credit hour master\u2019s program is designed around guidelines established by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cas.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education<\/a>, and consists of three major components:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_72547e-0d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_72547e-0d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_72547e-0d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_72547e-0d .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_72547e-0d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_72547e-0d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_72547e-0d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_72547e-0d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_72547e-0d kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_e8b735-fc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_e8b735-fc kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Student development in higher education core (18 credit hours) provides a base of knowledge about colleges and universities and student development as a field.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_a7fcdf-05 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_a7fcdf-05 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Research core (6 credit hours) provides a basic understanding of assessment, research design and statistical methods for conducting and\/or interpreting research.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_45a6d5-b6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_45a6d5-b6 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_56389f-12 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_56389f-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_56389f-12\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_56389f-12 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_56389f-12\">Student Development in Higher Education Ed.S. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_638fb3-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_638fb3-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_638fb3-ec\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_638fb3-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_638fb3-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_638fb3-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_638fb3-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_638fb3-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_638fb3-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_638fb3-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_638fb3-ec\">A minimum of 30 semester hours past a master\u2019s degree is required to earn the Ed.S. The program of study is individually designed by the student and their advisor. Candidates must complete a minimum of 15 semester hours or 50% of professional education coursework at the 500 and\/or 600-level at the University of Maine. A master\u2019s degree in the Ed.S. subject matter is required for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a8cc25-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a8cc25-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a8cc25-ad\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a8cc25-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a8cc25-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a8cc25-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a8cc25-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a8cc25-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a8cc25-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_a8cc25-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a8cc25-ad\">Additional Materials<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns25569_f58cda-4c, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns25569_f58cda-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns25569_f58cda-4c, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns25569_f58cda-4c{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns25569_f58cda-4c{gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns25569_f58cda-4c .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns25569_f58cda-4c, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns25569_f58cda-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns25569_f58cda-4c, .site .entry-content 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Student Handbook<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn25569_17092c-76.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#ed6f48;font-size:16px;font-family:'Chakra Petch';font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-top:2px solid #ed6f48;border-right:2px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:2px solid #ed6f48;border-left:2px solid #ed6f48;margin-bottom:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn25569_17092c-76.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn25569_17092c-76.kb-button:focus{color:#082e58;background:#79bde8;border-top-color:#79bde8;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#79bde8;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#79bde8;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#79bde8;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn25569_17092c-76.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #ed6f48;border-right:2px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:2px solid #ed6f48;border-left:2px solid #ed6f48;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn25569_17092c-76.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn25569_17092c-76.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#79bde8;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#79bde8;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#79bde8;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#79bde8;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn25569_17092c-76.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #ed6f48;border-right:2px solid #ed6f48;border-bottom:2px solid #ed6f48;border-left:2px solid #ed6f48;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn25569_17092c-76.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn25569_17092c-76.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#79bde8;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#79bde8;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#79bde8;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#79bde8;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn25569_17092c-76 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/11\/HED-Masters-Program-of-Study.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Student Development in Higher Education M.Ed. S<\/strong>ample Program of Study<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane25569_4434bb-ee\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Program Faculty<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_0fbd24-9b:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_0fbd24-9b ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_0fbd24-9b ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_0fbd24-9b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_0fbd24-9b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_0fbd24-9b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_0fbd24-9b ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_0fbd24-9b kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_0b3e2e-3a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_0b3e2e-3a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/elizabeth-allan\/\">Elizabeth Allan<\/a>, Professor of Higher Education<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_942d32-88 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_942d32-88\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/kathleen-gillon\/\">Kathleen Gillon<\/a>, Assistant Professor of Higher Education<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_0ef04f-b7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_0ef04f-b7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/leah-hakkola\/\">Leah Hakkola<\/a>, Associate Professor of Higher Education<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_c71c3c-6e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_c71c3c-6e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/rebecca-sockbeson\/\">Rebecca Sockbeson<\/a>, Professor of Indigenous Education <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_a575cf-66 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_a575cf-66\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/facultystaff\/ezekiel-kimball\/\">Ezekiel Kimball<\/a>, Professor of Higher Education<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane25569_e656c2-21\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Careers and Professional Learning Outcomes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_12028e-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_12028e-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_12028e-ae\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_12028e-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_12028e-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_12028e-ae\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_12028e-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_12028e-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_12028e-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_12028e-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_12028e-ae\">Our graduates have gone on to work in a number of positions in higher education at a variety of institutions, including jobs in academic advising, campus activities and programs, student conduct, residence life, career services and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_2bccbf-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_2bccbf-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_2bccbf-c6\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_2bccbf-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_2bccbf-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_2bccbf-c6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_2bccbf-c6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_2bccbf-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_2bccbf-c6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_2bccbf-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_2bccbf-c6\">Graduate School Learning Goals (GSLG): <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_7b04c9-9f:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_7b04c9-9f ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_7b04c9-9f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_7b04c9-9f .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_7b04c9-9f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_7b04c9-9f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_7b04c9-9f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_7b04c9-9f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_7b04c9-9f kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_6a2a56-5f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_6a2a56-5f kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Understand, interpret, shape, and augment the knowledge base.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_434b72-18 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_434b72-18 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Share disciplinary expertise openly, effectively, and accurately.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_6409f4-16 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_6409f4-16 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Demonstrate responsible and ethical practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_ccede2-72, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_ccede2-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_ccede2-72\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_ccede2-72 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_ccede2-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_ccede2-72\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_ccede2-72 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_ccede2-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_ccede2-72\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_ccede2-72 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_ccede2-72\">*Each of our program learning outcomes align with at least one GSLG.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_67552b-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_67552b-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_67552b-e7\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_67552b-e7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_67552b-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_67552b-e7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_67552b-e7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_67552b-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_67552b-e7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_67552b-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_67552b-e7\">Program Learning Outcomes<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f026b9-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f026b9-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f026b9-ac\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f026b9-ac mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f026b9-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f026b9-ac\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f026b9-ac img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f026b9-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f026b9-ac\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_f026b9-ac wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f026b9-ac\">At the completion of the program, graduates of the Student Development in Higher Education programs (M.Ed. and Ed.S.) will be able to successfully:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_53f843-b3:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_53f843-b3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_53f843-b3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_53f843-b3 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_53f843-b3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_53f843-b3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_53f843-b3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_53f843-b3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_53f843-b3 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_226f82-69 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_226f82-69 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Compare and contrast the governance, operations, and complexities of higher education institutions in the larger socio-political landscape. (aligns with 1, 2 GSLG)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_f113b1-08 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_f113b1-08 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Recognize and communicate historical and contemporary issues of access, equity, and oppression in higher education. (aligns with 1 GSLG)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_54122c-e6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_54122c-e6 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Apply critical frameworks, theories, and law to higher education contexts in order to better understand the experiences of minoritized students, staff, and faculty. (aligns with 1 GSLG)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_77aa8c-31 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_77aa8c-31 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Utilize appropriate theoretical frameworks, technology, and research to develop and assess effective higher education programming and policies. (aligns with 2, 3 GSLG)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_1f6af7-a9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_1f6af7-a9 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Identify and apply social justice principles to support and advance accessible and equitable outcomes for all students. (aligns with 2 GSLG)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_e7a05e-a2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_e7a05e-a2 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Develop and articulate a professional and ethical disposition that incorporates theoretical frameworks, social justice principles, relevant professional association standards, and rigorous higher education research. (aligns with 3 GSLG)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane25569_62dc38-61\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_9f4cbb-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_9f4cbb-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_9f4cbb-bd\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_9f4cbb-bd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_9f4cbb-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_9f4cbb-bd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_9f4cbb-bd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_9f4cbb-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_9f4cbb-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_9f4cbb-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_9f4cbb-bd\">Below you will find some frequently asked questions about the application process for domestic and international students for the Student Development in Higher Education master\u2019s program. Don\u2019t see your question on this list? Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:hed@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hed@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_b99b96-42, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_b99b96-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_b99b96-42\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_b99b96-42 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_b99b96-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_b99b96-42\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_b99b96-42 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_b99b96-42[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_b99b96-42\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_b99b96-42 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_b99b96-42\"><strong>What type of support is available for international students at UMaine?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e1f71d-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e1f71d-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e1f71d-83\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e1f71d-83 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e1f71d-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e1f71d-83\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e1f71d-83 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e1f71d-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e1f71d-83\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_e1f71d-83 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e1f71d-83\">International students can find helpful resources at the Office for International Programs <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>. You can learn more about funding opportunities using these links:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_e1de0f-13:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_e1de0f-13 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_e1de0f-13 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_e1de0f-13 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_e1de0f-13 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_e1de0f-13 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_e1de0f-13 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_e1de0f-13 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_e1de0f-13 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_91b020-53 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_91b020-53 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/graduate\/funding\/\">https:\/\/umaine.edu\/graduate\/funding\/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_68a1f8-ed .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_68a1f8-ed kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/\">https:\/\/umaine.edu\/international\/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f6f0a2-b4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f6f0a2-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f6f0a2-b4\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f6f0a2-b4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f6f0a2-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f6f0a2-b4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f6f0a2-b4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f6f0a2-b4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f6f0a2-b4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_f6f0a2-b4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f6f0a2-b4\"><strong>What are some of the funding options available?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f6855c-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f6855c-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f6855c-71\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f6855c-71 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f6855c-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f6855c-71\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f6855c-71 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f6855c-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f6855c-71\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_f6855c-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f6855c-71\">Students admitted to our program are eligible to apply for Graduate Assistantship (GA) positions at the university. GAs receive a stipend to help cover the cost of tuition, room and board, and other expenses. Applications for GA positions occur through a separate process. When an applicant is admitted to the program, we work to connect them with hiring managers who are seeking to fill open GA positions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_6c3f14-2e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_6c3f14-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_6c3f14-2e\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_6c3f14-2e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_6c3f14-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_6c3f14-2e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_6c3f14-2e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_6c3f14-2e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_6c3f14-2e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_6c3f14-2e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_6c3f14-2e\"><strong>When is the deadline for application for the Fall semester?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_455bf6-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_455bf6-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_455bf6-8f\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_455bf6-8f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_455bf6-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_455bf6-8f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_455bf6-8f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_455bf6-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_455bf6-8f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_455bf6-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_455bf6-8f\">The application deadline for the M.Ed. is April 1 for fall enrollment. Those seeking graduate assistantships should apply to the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/graduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Maine Graduate School<\/a> no later than Dec. 1 to receive priority consideration for admission and Graduate Assistantships (GA) opportunities. Applications received after December 1st may also be eligible for GA positions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a34f50-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a34f50-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a34f50-a3\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a34f50-a3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a34f50-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a34f50-a3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a34f50-a3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a34f50-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a34f50-a3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_a34f50-a3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a34f50-a3\"><strong>What does an \u201cacademic writing sample\u201d mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_9d8916-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_9d8916-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_9d8916-aa\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_9d8916-aa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_9d8916-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_9d8916-aa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_9d8916-aa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_9d8916-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_9d8916-aa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_9d8916-aa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_9d8916-aa\">Your writing sample should be an academic paper you have written for a previous course that demonstrates your experience and ability to review research literature and cite sources. If you do not have such a paper, you can select a topic of your choosing related to student development in higher education and write a short (3-5 double-spaced pages) review of literature relevant to that topic. Please submit your writing sample with your application.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e44b9b-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e44b9b-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e44b9b-57\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e44b9b-57 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e44b9b-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e44b9b-57\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e44b9b-57 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e44b9b-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e44b9b-57\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_e44b9b-57 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e44b9b-57\"><strong>What type of academic background is required for the Higher Education Program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_526dbb-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_526dbb-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_526dbb-ee\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_526dbb-ee mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_526dbb-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_526dbb-ee\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_526dbb-ee img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_526dbb-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_526dbb-ee\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_526dbb-ee wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_526dbb-ee\">Our master\u2019s program is focused on preparing practitioners to work in colleges and universities in professional roles that serve to support college students in their learning and development outside the classroom (e.g., academic advising, student activities, residence life, health and wellness). More information about the program and program requirements is <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/edhd\/graduate\/higher-education-masters-cas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">posted here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f25b3e-98, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f25b3e-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f25b3e-98\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f25b3e-98 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f25b3e-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f25b3e-98\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f25b3e-98 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f25b3e-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f25b3e-98\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_f25b3e-98 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f25b3e-98\">While we do not require a particular undergraduate major or field of study for admission to our program, we do expect that applicant\u2019s current academic goals and professional aspirations will align with our program focus. Students from many different undergraduate majors have been successful in our graduate program.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_647797-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_647797-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_647797-a3\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_647797-a3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_647797-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_647797-a3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_647797-a3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_647797-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_647797-a3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_647797-a3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_647797-a3\"><strong>What are the housing options at your university if I attend?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_444ea1-e9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_444ea1-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_444ea1-e9\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_444ea1-e9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_444ea1-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_444ea1-e9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_444ea1-e9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_444ea1-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_444ea1-e9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_444ea1-e9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_444ea1-e9\">The University of Maine offers two options for on-campus housing for graduate students in Stodder Hall and in University Park. The Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Programs offers a searchable list of off-campus housing options.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_fed343-2c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_fed343-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_fed343-2c\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_fed343-2c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_fed343-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_fed343-2c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_fed343-2c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_fed343-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_fed343-2c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_fed343-2c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_fed343-2c\"><strong>I accepted my offer of admission, but I need to defer to a future term. What should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_4e0ac3-51, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_4e0ac3-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_4e0ac3-51\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_4e0ac3-51 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_4e0ac3-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_4e0ac3-51\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_4e0ac3-51 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_4e0ac3-51[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_4e0ac3-51\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_4e0ac3-51 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_4e0ac3-51\">If you have already confirmed your offer of admission through the applicant dashboard, complete this form to request an admission deferral. We will forward your request along to the admitting program for their review and approval before we change your admission date.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d2d260-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d2d260-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d2d260-73\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d2d260-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d2d260-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d2d260-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d2d260-73 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d2d260-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d2d260-73\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_d2d260-73 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d2d260-73\"><strong>How long do I have to accept an offer of admission?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_832e9c-53, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_832e9c-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_832e9c-53\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_832e9c-53 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_832e9c-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_832e9c-53\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_832e9c-53 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_832e9c-53[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_832e9c-53\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_832e9c-53 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_832e9c-53\">The Council of Graduate Schools suggests applicants searching for fall admission have until April 15 of the given year to confirm the offer of admission.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_4006ec-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_4006ec-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_4006ec-d8\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_4006ec-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_4006ec-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_4006ec-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_4006ec-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_4006ec-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_4006ec-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_4006ec-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_4006ec-d8\"><strong>When can I expect a decision regarding my application?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_5b5809-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_5b5809-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_5b5809-73\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_5b5809-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_5b5809-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_5b5809-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_5b5809-73 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_5b5809-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_5b5809-73\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_5b5809-73 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_5b5809-73\">This will depend, in part, on when your application is submitted. However, in general, for those who submitted their materials by the December 1st priority deadline, admission decisions and offers are made in late January and February prior to the HED Hello event. Application reviews continue in March and April with rolling admission offers for the following Fall semester matriculation.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_618fed-1c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_618fed-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_618fed-1c\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_618fed-1c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_618fed-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_618fed-1c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_618fed-1c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_618fed-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_618fed-1c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_618fed-1c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_618fed-1c\"><strong>What is the HED Hello?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_1bc65d-9b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_1bc65d-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_1bc65d-9b\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_1bc65d-9b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_1bc65d-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_1bc65d-9b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_1bc65d-9b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_1bc65d-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_1bc65d-9b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_1bc65d-9b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_1bc65d-9b\">Higher Ed Hello is a two day event where admitted students to the HED program can meet other admitted students and the core faculty. The first day entails ice breakers, meeting with your assigned faculty advisor, a social justice component, and more information about the program. The second day is interviews with various campus departments for a graduate assistantship (the interview schedule is predetermined before HED Hello).<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_70f338-2c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_70f338-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_70f338-2c\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_70f338-2c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_70f338-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_70f338-2c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_70f338-2c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_70f338-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_70f338-2c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_70f338-2c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_70f338-2c\"><strong>What is a Statement of Purpose (SOP) ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f22e53-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f22e53-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f22e53-c3\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f22e53-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f22e53-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f22e53-c3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f22e53-c3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_f22e53-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f22e53-c3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_f22e53-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_f22e53-c3\">A statement of purpose is a personal statement you write that tells the admissions committee who you are, what your academic and professional interests are, and how you\u2019ll add value to the graduate program you\u2019re applying to. A statement of purpose should be between 500 and 1,000 words, readable size (12-pt Times New Roman).<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e3b1ac-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e3b1ac-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e3b1ac-20\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e3b1ac-20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e3b1ac-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e3b1ac-20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e3b1ac-20 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e3b1ac-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e3b1ac-20\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_e3b1ac-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e3b1ac-20\">Important Note: The SOP is distinct from the academic writing sample described in #3 of these FAQs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_fd98ea-d3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_fd98ea-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_fd98ea-d3\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_fd98ea-d3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_fd98ea-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_fd98ea-d3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_fd98ea-d3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_fd98ea-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_fd98ea-d3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_fd98ea-d3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_fd98ea-d3\"><strong>Is it necessary to secure a supervisor or a professor before applying to the program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d4ce7d-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d4ce7d-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d4ce7d-f3\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d4ce7d-f3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d4ce7d-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d4ce7d-f3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d4ce7d-f3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d4ce7d-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d4ce7d-f3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_d4ce7d-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d4ce7d-f3\">It is not necessary to secure a supervisor or a professor before applying! If you are accepted into the program, you will automatically be assigned a faculty member as an academic advisor and then if you receive a graduate assistantship, you will then be assigned a supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_03c4bf-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_03c4bf-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_03c4bf-71\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_03c4bf-71 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_03c4bf-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_03c4bf-71\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_03c4bf-71 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_03c4bf-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_03c4bf-71\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_03c4bf-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_03c4bf-71\"><strong>What resources are available to support graduate students?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_dce97b-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_dce97b-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_dce97b-11\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_dce97b-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_dce97b-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_dce97b-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_dce97b-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_dce97b-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_dce97b-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_dce97b-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_dce97b-11\">As graduate students you will have the same access to resources as undergraduates at the University of Maine. Some of them are the Office for Diversity and Inclusion, Office for International Programs, Financial Aid, Student Wellness, Title IX Services, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane25569_898b34-0b\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Internship Materials<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a9f44f-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a9f44f-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a9f44f-e0\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a9f44f-e0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a9f44f-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a9f44f-e0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a9f44f-e0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a9f44f-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a9f44f-e0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_a9f44f-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a9f44f-e0\">Click the button below to access our internship materials Google Drive. A maine.edu email address is required.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns25569_379b62-67, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns25569_379b62-67, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns25569_379b62-67, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns25569_379b62-67{margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns25569_379b62-67{gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns25569_379b62-67 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns25569_379b62-67, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns25569_379b62-67, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns25569_379b62-67, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns25569_379b62-67{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns25569_379b62-67, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns25569_379b62-67, 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#79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn25569_4bea6a-9d.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn25569_4bea6a-9d.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn25569_4bea6a-9d kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/u\/0\/folders\/1utlFGLkHaGtI-8fqPL5_Dmk0ifZ0ZAbn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>View Internship Materials<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane25569_169018-58\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Tuition and Fees<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d2af0c-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d2af0c-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d2af0c-11\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d2af0c-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d2af0c-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d2af0c-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d2af0c-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_d2af0c-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d2af0c-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_d2af0c-11 has-18-font-size wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_d2af0c-11\">For current information about tuition and fees, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/bursar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bursar&#8217;s office<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane25569_10d576-10\"><h3 class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How to apply<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_54d0df-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_54d0df-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_54d0df-b1\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_54d0df-b1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_54d0df-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_54d0df-b1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_54d0df-b1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_54d0df-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_54d0df-b1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_54d0df-b1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_54d0df-b1\">The application deadline for the M.Ed. is April 15 for fall enrollment. Those seeking graduate assistant positions should apply to the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/graduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Maine Graduate School<\/a> no later than Jan. 1 to receive priority consideration. Applications received after Jan. 1 may also be eligible for available GA positions. Assistantships are available for full-time students, and assistantship applications are built in to the overall application process. Higher education faculty and staff work closely with departments across the UMaine campus to offer a variety of assistantship opportunities. Details will be provided upon admission to the program.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e686b1-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e686b1-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e686b1-1b\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e686b1-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e686b1-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e686b1-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e686b1-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_e686b1-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e686b1-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_e686b1-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_e686b1-1b\">Application Requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_538b32-98:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_538b32-98 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_538b32-98 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_538b32-98 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_538b32-98 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_538b32-98 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_538b32-98 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_538b32-98 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items25569_538b32-98 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_31fa63-a8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_31fa63-a8 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">UMaine Graduate School <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/graduate\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">application<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_e9b624-a8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_e9b624-a8 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Three letters of recommendation<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_672477-0e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_672477-0e kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">At least one letter of recommendation from a faculty member<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_5d16c6-25 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_5d16c6-25 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Official transcripts<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_9980b6-93 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_9980b6-93 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Statement of purpose<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_b479ff-ce .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-25569_b479ff-ce kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Scholarly writing sample, 3-5 pages, uploaded with Graduate School application<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_67894e-f6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_67894e-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_67894e-f6\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_67894e-f6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_67894e-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_67894e-f6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_67894e-f6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_67894e-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_67894e-f6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_67894e-f6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_67894e-f6\">The Student Development in Higher Education program does not require the submission of standardized test scores. Students with a GPA lower than 3.2 are encouraged to contact program coordinator Elizabeth Allan, and to submit either GRE or MAT scores.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a47f06-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a47f06-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a47f06-c0\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a47f06-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a47f06-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a47f06-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a47f06-c0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_a47f06-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a47f06-c0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_a47f06-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_a47f06-c0\">Contact Us<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_2c523e-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_2c523e-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_2c523e-61\"]{font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_2c523e-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_2c523e-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_2c523e-61\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_2c523e-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading25569_2c523e-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_2c523e-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading25569_2c523e-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading25569_2c523e-61\">For questions about applying to the program, please email <a href=\"mailto:hed@maine.edu\">hed@maine.edu<\/a> or use the Graduate School contact form below.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-25569_cde5fe-11 .kt-block-spacer{height:24px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-25569_cde5fe-11 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