Overview

The Child Development and Family Relations degree at The University of Maine provides a solid foundation in issues and policies affecting, and best-practices for serving, infants and young children, at-risk youth, families, individuals with disabilities, the elderly and more.

Key Facts

Students in our Child Development and Family Relations major can choose between two concentrations: Individual and Family Studies or Early Childhood Education. The Individual and Family Studies concentration allows students to explore various issues related to building stronger, healthier communities and human relationships. The program covers a broad range of perspectives and policies, connecting research to practice, so that graduates are prepared for careers providing opportunities and experiences that support individuals and families in context. The Early Childhood Education concentration allows students to become certified as K-3 teachers in Maine. The heart of this program is the professional and research experience students gain at the Katherine Miles Durst Child Development Learning Center, a state-licensed and nationally-accredited nursery school and prekindergarten program open to children ages 33 months to 5 years throughout the community. Prior to graduation, students in both concentrations complete an internship or capstone field experience that aligns with their personal and career goals. Examples include student teaching, or working with any organization that serves children, families or individuals.
The College of Education and Human Development’s teacher preparation programs are nationally accredited by CAEP, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Family Interaction

Child Development

Student Teaching in Early Childhood

Field Placement in Early Childhood Education

Field Experience in Human Development and Family Studies

Infant/Toddler Care and Development

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

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Applications received after these deadlines will be considered for admission and scholarship on availability basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orono, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Psychology Educational Psychology View 298 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete one of our applications – the Common Application, the UMaine Mobile Application or the ApplyMaine Application.

Submit transcripts of all previous secondary/high school or university work (submission requirements by country). In addition, if the document is not in English, submit a certified English translation.

We can accept copies of transcripts and test scores submitted by the student to internationaladm@maine.edu. Once admitted, the student will be required to submit official documents to our office before class registration is possible.

Submit an English language proficiency test. See our test waiver policy lower on this page.

Submit a Declaration of Finances along with supporting documents via e-mail to internationaladm@maine.edu.

Submit a copy of passport ID page and submit via e-mail to internationaladm@maine.edu.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36870 USD / year

≈ 36870 USD / year
Out-of-State

36870 USD / year

≈ 36870 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12720 USD / year

≈ 12720 USD / year

Living costs

Orono

United States

1216 - 1888 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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