Teach the next generation with a degree from UMF

Prepare for a rewarding career with a BS in Early Childhood Education from a university that’s been educating Maine’s teachers for 160 years.

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If you already know UMF is the university for you, submit your application today!

Begin your journey into teaching at UMF

As Maine’s first teacher preparation school, UMF is the best place to launch your teaching career. You’ll learn from skilled and caring faculty, have access to state-of-the-art teaching labs, and begin acquiring classroom experience your first year. Best of all, you’ll do all of this at one of the most affordable universities in the North.

1st

UMF was founded in 1864 as Maine’s first teacher preparation school.

One of a Kind

UMF’s BS in Early Childhood Education is the only program of its kind in Maine.

Certifications

Options include teaching certifications from birth through third grade.

1,100 hours

Teaching experience you’ll acquire in the Early Childhood Education program.

So Much, So Close

Located near top skiing and other outdoor adventure destinations in Maine’s western mountains, UMF also offers nearby restaurants, shopping, and cultural opportunities all just steps from campus. You’re going to love calling Farmington home!

Moving Up the Ranks

U.S. News & World Report ranks UMF as the #7 Best Regional University in the North, as well as a top 10 “Best Value” in the North. Also, The Washington Post recently named Farmington the “Collegiest Town” in Maine.

Scholarship Opportunities

On top of lower in-state tuition, Maine residents can be awarded up to $12,000 in merit scholarships over 4 years. The amount is even higher for out-of-state students.

Free Tuition (Seriously!)

Students from Maine who meet certain eligibility requirements pay no tuition at UMF.

Keeping It Green

UMF has been named a “Top Green College” by The Princeton Review 7 times.

$13,858

Scholarships, grants, and work-study make up a large portion of UMF’s average financial aid award.

Beyond Your Major

With 60+ academic programs at UMF — including minors — you can also pursue interests outside of the Early Childhood Education program.

Become a Teacher. Earn your BS in Early Childhood Education at UMF.

University of Maine at Farmington

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