Online Master’s in Early Childhood Education

Earn your Master’s in Early Childhood Education in a flexible hybrid program at UMF, 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!

Flexible and affordable graduate degree

As Maine’s first teacher preparation school, UMF is the best place to prepare for a rewarding career teaching pre-K through 8th grade. You’ll learn from skilled and caring faculty, have access to state-of-the-art teaching labs, and benefit from the convenience of online classes. Best of all, you’ll do all this at one of the most affordable universities in the North.

1st

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

70%

Percentage of our program that is online.

One of a Kind

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

Graduate Certificates

Teaching certifications include Pre-K through Grade 8, as well as stackable certificate options.

Online and In Person

Designed to fit your busy life, UMF’s Early Childhood Education master’s program offers mostly online classes. You’re only required to visit our Farmington campus for face-to-face learning once per month.

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.

Committed to Affordability

Besides being one of the most respected teacher preparation universities in Maine, UMF is also one of the best values in the Northeast, with graduate tuition that is less than $450 per credit.

Experienced Faculty

Our faculty have worked in early childhood, preschool, elementary, middle, high school, and special education.

Top Facilities

You’ll have access to our new state-of-the-art Sweatt-Winter Early Childhood Lab School, as well as other facilities and resources.

Career Connections

UMF has deep professional connections at pre-K–12 schools and childcare centers throughout Maine.

Beyond Your Master’s

With 60+ academic programs at UMF, you can also pursue interests outside of the Early Childhood Education master’s program.

Become a Teacher. Earn your Master’s in Early Childhood Education at UMF.

University of Maine at Farmington

226 Main St, Farmington, ME 04938 Tel: 207-778-7050 Email: [email protected]