February 9th, 2009

FARMINGTON, ME (February 9, 2009)--University of Maine at Farmington is
accepting applications for its Master of Science in Education degree
program for summer 2009. Developed by UMF faculty and local educational
leaders, this program focuses on meeting the needs of in-service teachers
in western and central Maine for quality and easily accessible graduate
education.

Applications for this third cohort of the UMF master's program were
previously due in February 2009, but will now be reviewed beginning March
15 and continue until this year's cohort of 22 is filled. In addition to
this extension, and given the uncertainties many families are experiencing
financially, UMF will waive the application fee for the summer 2009 cohort
and refund those fees already submitted.

The program is available to educators currently working for an educational
agency, typically those in elementary, middle and secondary, early
childhood and special education. Two years of experience in education are a
requirement for acceptance into the program; however some of the program's
elective courses may be taken prior to acceptance with their credit being
transferred upon entry into the program.

The master's program is structured to be completed during the summers and
on selected weeknights and some Saturdays over the course of three academic
years. This summer's session will begin with two courses: a required course
in philosophy, ethics and history and an elective course in technology,
administration, or literacy.

More Information on the UMF Master's Degree Program

The 36-credit master's program consists of 24 credits in core classes and
12 credits in one of four concentrations, including Educational Technology,
Literature and Literacy, School Administration or one designed by the
participant. Accepted applicants will be permitted to transfer up to 12
graduate credits taken within the past five years from an accredited
institution (with a grade of 3.0 or above), to any concentration. Use of
technology in the classroom will be a consistent focus and will address
knowledge and skills educators need to enhance their study as they proceed
through the program.

For more information, please contact Philip Griswold, UMF assistant dean of
education, at 207-778-7066, or email at pgriswold@maine.edu.

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