Begin your teaching degree at UMF

Prepare for a rewarding teaching career by completing your Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education in a program designed for working adults, with online options.

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

Explore pathways to careers teaching young children

Prepare for a range of professional opportunities with guidance from expert faculty, access to modern teaching labs, and flexible options like online classes. You can do all of it at UMF, Maine’s first teacher preparation school and one of the most affordable universities in the North.

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

Online

Some Early Childhood Education classes are offered online.

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Campus locations, including UMF and Southern Maine Community College in South Portland.

Certifications

Options include teaching certifications from Pre-K through Grade 3.

Flexible and Convenient

UMF is committed to making your education fit your life. That’s why classes are available online, in the evenings, or on Saturdays at UMF or Southern Maine Community College in South Portland.

Support When You Need It

At UMF, we’re committed to helping you succeed by offering you numerous support services, including academic tutoring, personalized advising, and more.

Transfer-Friendly UMF

We will carefully review your prior college courses, ensuring as many of your credits as possible transfer to UMF. You may also receive credits for knowledge you acquired outside the classroom, such as in a work setting.

Credits for Prior Learning

UMF awards college credits for work experience and other knowledge you acquired outside the classroom.

Peer Connection

You’ll learn alongside other adult students, building both personal and professional connections.

Finish at Your Own Speed

We’ll help you create an academic plan that allows you to graduate on schedule, saving you time and money.

Find Your Place

Our graduates work and lead in a variety of settings, from private centers to public schools.

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

University of Maine at Farmington

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