Overview

The University of Maine 's Elementary Education curriculum provides opportunities for our teacher candidates to use the latest technology to enhance teaching and learning. After graduation, students are certified to teach kindergarten through 8th grade.

Key facts

The Elementary Education major is tailored to prospective teachers interested in working with students in kindergarten through 8th grade. The College of Education and Human Development’s strong partnerships with K-12 schools allows our students to combine what they learned in their courses at the state’s largest and most comprehensive teacher preparation and training programme with field experiences tailored to meet their personal and professional goals.

A diverse range of student teaching and internship opportunities ensures that our graduates are prepared to teach in a variety of schools and settings. Elementary Education students choose an Area of Specialization, allowing them to build a deep understanding of effective instruction in a specific content area.

The curriculum provides a strong grounding in the unique developmental considerations of elementary students, opportunities to build skill and knowledge around utilizing the latest technologies to enhance student learning, and asset-based educational practices for the modern multicultural classroom.

The College of Education and Human Development’s teacher preparation programmes are nationally accredited by CAEP, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

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Programme Structure

Areas of Specialization include:

English

French

Spanish

Child Development

Life/Physical Sciences

Mathematics

Social Studies

Special Education 4+1

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Key information

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

Primary Education View 645 other Bachelors in Primary Education 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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete application for first-year and transfer applicants includes:

a completed application (either the ApplyMaine Application, the Common Application, ReActivation Form, or our Certificate Program Application)

an official high school transcript

official college transcripts for all attempted college coursework

a school recommendation (first-year applicants only)

an essay or personal statement is recommended

Nursing applicants are required to submit written responses to specific Nursing essay prompts available for first-year applicants and for transfer applicants.

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UMaine has adopted a test optional status for all of its programs.

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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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Elementary Education.

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Disciplines

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Domestic

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