UMF Education Programs
UMF Education Programs
Distinctive Features
- Four of the past five Maine Teacher of the Year recipients are UMF Education graduates.
- As Maine's first public teacher preparation program, we have educated teachers since 1864.
- UMF is one of only three nationally accredited teacher education programs in Maine.
- Full-time faculty supervise students in early and extensive field experiences, including student teaching.
UMF prepares teachers in six areas:
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Special Education
Elementary Education
School Health Education
Secondary / Middle Education
Special Education
First in Education
The University of Maine at Farmington’s prominence in Education runs long and deep. In fact, the school was founded nearly 150 years ago as an institution dedicated to the mission of preparing teachers.
UMF graduates well-prepared teachers because they have a strong foundation in the arts and sciences; a deep understanding of the learner, the learning process and effective teaching practices; and a great deal of classroom experience beginning in their first or second year of the program.
In fact, four of the past five Maine "Teacher of the Year" recipients have been UMF Education graduates. Plus, UMF graduates have been named Teacher of the Year in other states (N.H., Vt., to name a few) as well.
The University of Maine at Farmington is committed to preparing students who will become caring teachers, competent educators, and confident professionals. Extensive hands-on experiences in classrooms; solid content and pedagogical knowledge; extensive work with state and national standards; and ability to work collaboratively are just some of the reasons UMF teacher education graduates continue to be in such high demand.
NCATE Accreditation
UMF is nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This accreditation provides an assurance that UMF's teacher preparation programs have met national standards and have undergone rigorous external and impartial review by professionals and policymakers.
Many states have reciprocity agreements based on graduation from NCATE-accredited schools, so graduates will generally find it easier to apply for licensure if they move out of state.
