Degree
Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.)Contact
Accreditation
All programs at the 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Curricular Requirements
The Master of Science in Education
911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í allows students to customize their program by choosing electives from different topic areas in education such as curriculum, literacy, educational leadership, and inclusion for teachers looking to advance their careers in education.
Contact your state’s Department of Education for specific certification requirements.
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 610 — Differentiation Theory & Strategies | 3 |
| EDU 620 — Ethical Responsibilities in Today's Education Systems | 3 |
| EDU 625 — Developing a Framework for Diversity and Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 690 — Action Research | 3 |
| EDU 695 — Portfolio | 3 |
| Five (5) Program Specific Electives | 15 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 30 |
|---|
Program Specific Electives
| Elective Options | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 600 — Teacher as Leader | 3 |
| EDU 615 — Motivational Theory and Class Management | 3 |
| EDU 631 — Transforming Curriculum for Online Learning | 3 |
| EDU 632 — Enhancing Online Student Engagement | 3 |
| EDU 633 — Assessment Approaches in Online Courses | 3 |
| EDU 634 — Navigating an Online Learning Ecosystem | 3 |
| EDU 635 — Advanced Elements of Learning Experience Design | 3 |
| EDU 650 — Design Thinking for Organizational Innovation | 3 |
| EDU 701 — Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 702 — School Law | 3 |
| EDU 703 — Educational Change/School Reform | 3 |
| EDU 704 — Supervision and Evaluation of Instructional Personnel | 3 |
| EDU 706 — School-Community Relations and Communications | 3 |
| EDU 707 — Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 709 — School Finance | 3 |
| EDU 715 — Organizational Theory and Strategic Planning | 3 |
| EDU 720 — Special Education Law for the Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 721 — Using Technology within Inclusion Education | 3 |
| EDU 722 — Special Education Assessment in Inclusion Settings | 3 |
| EDU 723 — Teaching and Learning in Inclusion Settings | 3 |
| EDU 725 — Behaviors Considerations/Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 726 — Telling Your School's Story through Data Analysis | 3 |
| EDU 727 — Understand the Whole Child | 3 |
| EDU 730 — Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
| EDU 740 — Supporting Literacy Development for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 741 — Literacy Assessments as Teaching Tools | 3 |
| EDU 742 — Study Skills & Content Literacy Instruction for All | 3 |
| EDU 743 — Connecting Reading with Writing for Success | 3 |
| EDU 744 — Meeting Student Literacy Challenges | 3 |
| EDU 746 — Professional Learning and Literacy Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 747 — Literacy for English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 748 — Literacy for Inclusion Settings | 3 |
| EDU 760 — Adult Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 770 — Maximizing the Talent in your Organization | 3 |
Master of Science in Education — Reading Specialist
For educators interested in pursuing certification, the 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í offers a program to equip teachers with the foundational knowledge and curriculum required by the State of Maine.
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 600 — Teacher as Leader | 3 |
| EDU 610 — Differentiation Theory & Strategies | 3 |
| EDU 740 — Supporting Literacy Development for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 741 — Literacy Assessments as Teaching Tools | 3 |
| EDU 742 — Study Skills and Content Literacy Instruction for All | 3 |
| EDU 743 — Connecting Reading with Writing for Success | 3 |
| EDU 744 — Meeting Student Literacy Challenges | 3 |
| EDU 746 — Professional Learning and Literacy Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 747 — Literacy for English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 748 — Literacy for Inclusion Settings | 3 |
| EDU 749 — Reading Diagnosis: Clinical Practice I | 3 |
| EDU 750 — Instruction Intervention: Clinical Practice II | 3 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 36 |
|---|
Master of Science in Education — Special Education
For educators interested in pursuing certification, the 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í offers a program to equip teachers with the foundational knowledge and curriculum required by the State of Maine.
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 600 — Teacher as Leader | 3 |
| EDU 690 — Action Research | 3 |
| EDU 720 — Special Education Law for the Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 721 — Using Technology within Inclusion Education | 3 |
| EDU 722 — Special Education Assessment in Inclusion Settings | 3 |
| EDU 723 — Teaching and Learning in Inclusion Settings | 3 |
| EDU 725 — Behavior Considerations in the Inclusive Setting | 3 |
| EDU 726 — Telling Your School's Story Through Data Analysis | 3 |
| EDU 727 — Understanding the Whole Child in the Inclusive Setting | 3 |
| EDU 730 — Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 30 |
|---|
Master of Science in Education — Educational Leadership
For educators interested in pursuing certification as building administrators, the 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í offers a program to equip teachers with the foundational knowledge and curriculum required by the State of Maine.
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 600 — Teacher as Leader | 3 |
| EDU 620 — Ethical Responsibilities in Today's Education System | 3 |
| EDU 701 — Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 702 — School Law | 3 |
| EDU 704 — Supervision and Evaluation of Instructional Personnel | 3 |
| EDU 706 — School-Community Relations & Communications | 3 |
| EDU 709 — School Finance | 3 |
| EDU 715 — Organizational Theory and Strategic Planning | 3 |
| EDU 720 — Special Education Law | 3 |
| EDU 791P — Internship Principal I or EDU 791S – Internship Superintendent I | 3 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 30 |
|---|
Master of Science in Education — Teaching Methodology
The Master of Science in Education — Teaching Methodology is available only to 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í students who have successfully completed the former Teacher Certification Program (TCP). The Teaching Methodology program is a thirty (30)-credit master’s degree encompassing fifteen (15) graduate credits from 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í’s former College of Arts and Sciences Teacher Certification Program and fifteen (15) core credits in the current College of Professional Studies (CPS) Graduate Programs in Education.
| Fifteen (15) Credits of Pre-Admission Courses from Former Teacher Certification Program Below:* | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 502 — Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 510 — Exceptionality in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 561 — Teaching Social Studies, K-8 | 3 |
| EDU 567 — Teaching Science, K-8 | 3 |
| EDU 573 — Teaching Mathematics, K-8 | 3 |
| EDU 581 — Foundations of Literacy Development and Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 582 — Literacy Research-Based Instructional Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits Required for MSM | 15 |
| Post-Admission Requirements for Teaching Methodology Program | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 610 — Differentiation Theory & Strategies | 3 |
| EDU 620 — Ethical Responsibilities in Today's Educational Systems | 3 |
| EDU 625 — Developing a Framework for Diversity and Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 690 — Action Research | 3 |
| EDU 695 — Portfolio | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
*Please note: these courses are no longer offered. Other courses from 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í’s former Teacher Certification Program that are 500-level or above may also be considered with review from the program director.
Academic Policy
attendance policy
Students taking online graduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of the first week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean’s Office.
Course Withdrawal Policy
Add/Drop Period
A student may add or drop a course during the time frames published on the 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í Academic Calendar. Courses dropped during the add/drop period will not appear on a student’s official transcript.
Course Withdrawal Period
A student may withdraw from a course after the add/drop period has ended through the designated withdrawal deadline, which is approximately at the 60% point of the course's length. The withdrawal period for each semester and session is published on the 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í Academic Calendar.
Grade for the Course Withdrawal
A course withdrawal during the withdrawal period results in a grade of W, which will appear on a student’s official transcript. The grade of W is awarded only if a student has submitted a completed Course Withdrawal Form to the Registrar’s Office by the deadline. A W grade does not impact the term or cumulative GPA.
Consultation Before a Course Withdrawal
Before deciding to withdraw from a course, students must consult their Program/Academic Director and are encouraged to discuss the situation with the instructor.
International students must obtain the approval of the Office of Global Education, as withdrawals may affect visa status.
Students are strongly urged to consult with Student Financial Services, as course withdrawals may affect financial aid or Veterans benefits.
Course Withdrawal Process
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must submit a Course Withdrawal Form, signed by their Program/Academic Director and Office of Global Education (if applicable), to the Registrar’s Office before the Course Withdrawal deadline.
Ceasing to attend classes or notifying the instructor does not constitute an official withdrawal.
Late Withdrawal
Requests to withdraw from a course after the withdrawal period will only be considered in extreme circumstances. To request a late withdrawal, a student must consult with their Program/Academic Director and submit a completed Academic Petition stating the extenuating circumstances and a letter of support from an advisor, faculty member, or Program/Academic Director to the College’s Dean’s Office offering the course for consideration.
If approved, a W grade will appear on the transcript, not impacting the GPA calculations.
Late withdrawal petitions must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the last day of the class.
Note: All deadlines, procedures, and policies related to course withdrawal are subject to the guidelines specified on the 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í Academic Calendar.
Minimal Grade Point Average
Matriculated graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better. Failure to do so will result in academic probation and possible termination from the program. Any student receiving a grade below B- on any individual course has failed that course and must re-enroll and repeat the course to achieve a grade of B- or better. Students receiving a grade of F in any course will be immediately placed on academic probation. Any student who receives a grade of F in two (2) courses is dismissed from the program.
Dismissal from the Program
Termination from the Program may occur when the Education Program Director becomes aware of one of the following:
- Surrender of a teacher license in any jurisdiction for disciplinary reasons.
- Documented academic dishonesty (Note this also includes course online postings and email communications with faculty and staff. Students are advised that their behavior while participating in the Program should exemplify the ethical behavior of a professional educator with respect to all communications.)
Graduation Requirements
To complete the program and receive a Master of Science in Education, a student must:
- Complete all program requirements.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Pay all tuition and fees.
Leave of Absence (Academic Stop Out)
Students may stop out of their program for up to two (2) semesters. Students need to coordinate stop outs in advance with their assigned student support specialist, and stop out time is considered part of the time allotted to complete the academic program. Application for readmission is not necessary if the student returns as planned. However, the student who does not return at the specified time or who excee