Early Childhood Education Bachelor's Degree - Cohort Program

University of Maine Farmington's Off-Campus Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education-- A unique opportunity to complete a Bachelor's Degree Program in Early Childhood Education, designed for working professionals.

We are please to announce New Cohorts starting in the Fall 2009 at (1) University College at Bath/Brunswick and (2) KVCC in Fairfield.

Early Childhood Education courses that form the foundation of a UMF B.S. in ECE will be taught by UMF faculty at University College at Bath/Brunswick and KVCC in Fairfield. Coursework will also prepare students for the new Maine Birth to Five (081) Certificate. General education courses required for this bachelor's degree can be taken at a campus of the candidate's choice.

Click here to request information about the program


Steps in the Admission Process

Step 1. Apply
To start, you first need to apply to Farmington using the Early Childhood Cohort application (see Cohort application link).

Step 2. Mail us Your Transcripts
Next, have your official transcripts mailed to us. We need your official college transcripts mailed to the University of Maine at Farmington directly from the institution. The minimum cumulative GPA for applicants to this program is 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). In addition, you must hold an associate degree or equivalent in early childhood education. This program is designed for working professionals. Please have transcripts mailed directly to:

Application Processing
University of Maine System
P.O. Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412

tel 207-778-7050
intl tel 00-1-207-778-7050
fax 207-778-8182
TDD/TYY (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) 207-778-7275
umfadmit@maine.edu

The University of Maine at Farmington CEEB Code is 3506

Note: Once all of your materials have been received, Admission will work in conjunction with the program in making the decision on each applicant.

Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available through UMF, Maine Quality Child Care Scholarships and Maine Roads to Quality. Qualifications and deadlines for these sources vary. Contact:

UMF Financial Aid
778-7100 or umfadmit@maine.edu

FAME (Finance Authority of Maine)
1-800-228-3734 or info@famemaine.com

Maine Roads to Quality
780-5833
www.muskie.usm.maine.edu/maineroads

Advising:
Academic advising will be provided by on-site faculty, via phone and through e-mail. You will be advised individually on the basis of your academic records.





  • Download Application
  • Request Information
  • Financial Aid Information
  • Meet the Faculty

  • Locations:
    Bath/Brunswick - University College (9 Park Street in Bath) and KVCC (92 Western Avenue in Fairfield).
  • When:
    Courses begin Fall 2009. Participants can complete the B.S. degree within 5 years.
  • Who:
    Candidates eligible for this special field-based program are working professionals with an associate degree in early childhood education or equivalent.
  • Prerequisite:
    You must hold an associate degree or equivalent in early childhood education.
  • The program is designed for a cohort of students. To assure a space in this cohort, apply for admission early.