University of New England

The University of New England (UNE) is an independent university with two distinctive campuses on the coast of southern Maine. The University's mission is to educate men and women to advance the quality of human life and the environment.

The University of New England is a regionally accredited, entrepreneurial institution committed to academic excellence and the enhancement of the quality of life for the people, organizations and communities it serves.

UNE has more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including Maine's only medical school. The purpose of the University is to prepare students for meaningful and rewarding careers, lifelong learning and enlightened lives.

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) - Advanced Educational Leadership

A 30-credit CAGS is offered in Advanced Educational Leadership to professional educators who are pursuing upper-level school administrator positions.

This program has been designed to offer high-quality, cost-effective and innovative curricula delivered through an online, internet format.

Applications for admission are accepted six times annually. Students in the Master of Science in Education and CAGS program may qualify for federal financial aid and/or private student loans. This means that you can concentrate on your education now without having to pay out-of-pocket.

Master of Science in Education

Engage Hungry Minds – MSEd in Curriculum & Instruction Strategies, 30 credits
Designed for the educator who is looking for a comprehensive education in a broad range of practices, the Curriculum & Instruction Strategies concentration is a synthesis of educational leadership, inclusion practice and literacy training. This concentration builds skills to implement solutions in and beyond the classroom. The program offers you the opportunity to study, reflect, and improve professional practice based on the most recent educational research related to instructional and leadership strategies. Upon graduation you will have acquired a broad skill set with which to grow and expand your professional opportunities.

Energize Collaborative Minds – MSEd in Educational Leadership, 30 credits
Teaching isn't the only part of being a good educator. Collaboration is another big part of developing yourself as well as those around you. University of New England's Educational Leadership concentration will provide you with expertise in cultivating dialogue and managing the educational system that will lead to a more positive environment in your school, your district and your field.

Embrace Every Mind – MSEd in Inclusion Education, 30 credits
Teachers, parents and student often ask, what is Inclusion Education? Inclusion Education is the process of teaching both standard students and special needs students together in the same classroom through the use of assistive technologies and unique instructional methods. The University of New England's Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Inclusion Education provides K-12 classroom teachers and administrators critical theory and practice related to special education inclusion. This program offers you the opportunity to study, reflect, and improve professional practice based on the most recent educational research related to instructional and leadership strategies. Through this program, your classroom will become a safe haven for all students where the opportunity for growth and development has no boundaries.

Educate Big Minds – MSEd in Literacy (K-12), 30 credits
Literacy is perhaps the greatest skill a teacher can instill in a student. Comprehensive reading and writing skills are integral not only to the academic success of your students, but to their success in life. University of New England's Literacy concentration emphasizes the importance of advancing reading and writing talent from kindergarten through graduation and provides you with the tools you will need to cultivate the desire for students to independently advance these talents.

Graduate Certificates

The 15-credit Graduate Certificates are ideal for those professional educators who need additional college credit to qualify for the next pay grade or would like to expand their knowledge.

• The Curriculum & Instruction Strategies (15 hours) concentration is for those K-12 educators who wish to focus on strengthening their classroom in the challenging areas of literacy and inclusion with a course on educational leadership to build skills for implementing solutions beyond the classroom.
• The Educational Leadership (15 hours) concentration is designed for K-12 educators who are considering school administration.
• The Inclusion Education (15 hours) concentration is designed for those regular educators, both teachers and administrators, who wish to have more background in special education with respect to inclusion practices and concerns.
• The Literacy (K-12) (15 hours) concentration is designed for those K-12 educators who wish to delve deeper into the importance of reading and writing for all students to be successful.

Information

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