Early Childhood Special Ed
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Special Education
The University of Maine at Farmington's prominence in Education runs long and deep. In fact, the school was founded in 1864 as an institution dedicated to preparing teachers.
Because our Education programs were based on a foundation of Liberal Arts (an unusual concept in its time) Farmington quickly earned a reputation for producing some of the finest teachers in New England.
Over the years the University expanded its Liberal Arts foundation as it strengthened its Education programs. The result: UMF has not only retained its outstanding reputation for preparing highly qualified teachers, it is still recognized far and wide as a leader in the field of Education.
Farmington is one of only a few colleges to offer a degree program in Early Childhood Special Education, a major that prepares you to work with young children with special needs and their families in a variety of settings.
Our nationally accredited (NCATE) program focuses on child development with an emphasis on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with special needs. It features four years of intense, hands-on experience.
One of the many things that make our Early Childhood Special Education programs so well respected is the fact that our students are required to practice in the field what they've learned in the classroom. Here, you will work closely with nearby schools and agencies, gaining valuable, real-world experiences.
You'll also work closely with faculty and supervising mentors, applying theory to practice. Students here have access to specialized on-campus resources such as our many children's programs and the Kalikow Curriculum Materials Center, which includes assistive technology resources, children's literature, and early childhood materials. You will also have opportunities to earn course credits by working with faculty on field-based research projects.
Our program is designed to meet requirements of the Maine State Dept. of Education and accrediting agencies. Options within our Early Childhood Special Ed program include:
Note: Farmington's Early Childhood Special Education program qualifies for the New England Regional Program tuition discount - a discount of more than $4,500 per year. Through this Program, students from other New England states and Canada can apply for certain majors at Farmington and pay reduced tuition. The majors that qualify for this vary by state. See the link, New England Regional Program.
For additional information about the Early Childhood Special Ed major at Farmington, just contact the Office of Admission:
Bachelor of Science: Early Childhood Special Education
The University of Maine at Farmington's prominence in Education runs long and deep. In fact, the school was founded in 1864 as an institution dedicated to preparing teachers.
Because our Education programs were based on a foundation of Liberal Arts (an unusual concept in its time) Farmington quickly earned a reputation for producing some of the finest teachers in New England.
Over the years the University expanded its Liberal Arts foundation as it strengthened its Education programs. The result: UMF has not only retained its outstanding reputation for preparing highly qualified teachers, it is still recognized far and wide as a leader in the field of Education.
Farmington is one of only a few colleges to offer a degree program in Early Childhood Special Education, a major that prepares you to work with young children with special needs and their families in a variety of settings.
Our nationally accredited (NCATE) program focuses on child development with an emphasis on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with special needs. It features four years of intense, hands-on experience.
One of the many things that make our Early Childhood Special Education programs so well respected is the fact that our students are required to practice in the field what they've learned in the classroom. Here, you will work closely with nearby schools and agencies, gaining valuable, real-world experiences.
You'll also work closely with faculty and supervising mentors, applying theory to practice. Students here have access to specialized on-campus resources such as our many children's programs and the Kalikow Curriculum Materials Center, which includes assistive technology resources, children's literature, and early childhood materials. You will also have opportunities to earn course credits by working with faculty on field-based research projects.
Our program is designed to meet requirements of the Maine State Dept. of Education and accrediting agencies. Options within our Early Childhood Special Ed program include:
- Birth to age 5 with teacher certification
- Birth to age 5 plus Kindergarten to grade 3 teacher certification
- Early Childhood Special Ed non-certification.
Note: Farmington's Early Childhood Special Education program qualifies for the New England Regional Program tuition discount - a discount of more than $4,500 per year. Through this Program, students from other New England states and Canada can apply for certain majors at Farmington and pay reduced tuition. The majors that qualify for this vary by state. See the link, New England Regional Program.
"It's really close-knit program. And most colleges don't let you take practicum so early - other colleges don't get you into a real classroom until your junior year. Here, I started my teaching practicum in November of my freshman year! How cool is that?"
-- Emily Langton
From Manchester, New Hampshire
What Classes Might You Take?
Because Farmington is a liberal arts college, every student - in every major - will take courses in the Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. In addition, you will also get to choose interesting classes specifically tailored to your major in Early Childhood Special Education, such as:
Contact Us For DetailsBecause Farmington is a liberal arts college, every student - in every major - will take courses in the Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. In addition, you will also get to choose interesting classes specifically tailored to your major in Early Childhood Special Education, such as:
| • Assessment for Young Children At-Risk for Disability |
| • Addressing Developmental Differences of Young Children |
| • Supporting the Development of Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families in Natural Environments |
| • Supporting Young Children in Inclusive Settings |
| • Internship/Student Teaching in Early Childhood Special Education |
| • Intro to Teaching Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education |
| • Supporting Social/Emotional Development in Inclusive Settings |
| • Child and Adolescent Development |
For additional information about the Early Childhood Special Ed major at Farmington, just contact the Office of Admission:
- Office of Admission
University of Maine at Farmington
246 Main Street
Farmington, Maine USA 04938-1994
tel 207-778-7050
fax 207-778-8182
TDD/TYY 207-778-7275
umfadmit@maine.edu
