Overview

The Child Development and Family Relations degree at The University of Maine 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.

Careers

Possible career paths include:

Daycare staff/owner

Preschool teacher

Family support professional

Crisis worker

Child life specialist

Parent educator

Family/child advocate

Family resource coordinator

Youth counselor

Family respite worker

Family Life Educator

Early Intervention

Case/care manager

Activity/recreation director

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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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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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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 106 other Bachelors in Educational Psychology 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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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Process

Complete ONE of the applications — the Common Application or the ApplyMaine Application

Provide a NACES-Accredited Transcript Evaluation to UMaine — of all secondary and post-secondary education you have completed, unless exempt.

Submit an English Proficiency Test Score – unless exempt.

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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

38340 USD / year

≈ 38340 USD / year
Out-of-State

38340 USD / year

≈ 38340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13230 USD / year

≈ 13230 USD / year

Additional Details

Canadian Resident and New England Regional (NEBHE): $13,230

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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