Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction

The graduate programs in Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction are designed for elementary, middle, and high school teachers, who want to assume more responsibility and larger leadership roles while continuing a career in the classroom. These programs are designed to help teachers enhance the learning and development of students while addressing state and federal standards in the areas of curriculum, assessment, and instruction. We also offer an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree, which provides a cohesive program of professional development beyond the master’s level.The EdS degree is available for students who have completed a master’s degree in an education field, is individually designed with an advisor, and requires a minimum of 30 semester hours beyond the master’s. Candidates must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours in professional education coursework at the 500- andor 600-level at the University of Maine. Students also are required to complete a capstone experience, such as an action research project or internship.Careers in Curriculum, Assessment and InstructionOur graduates have gone on to be teacher leaders, curriculum coordinators and specialists in areas such as literacy, science and special education.

Consideration for admission to the Graduate School will be given to applicants holding a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or the equivalent. Applicants for admission must present evidence that they have had the necessary academic preparation to enable them to pursue the graduate program for which they are applying. The Graduate School has no fixed minimum grade point average requirement for admission; however, the applicant should have a strong undergraduate record. Students who have undertaken graduate work at another institution must be in good standing at that institution to be eligible for admission to The University of Maine.