UMF unveils special ed master's program with workforce needs in mind
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The University of Maine at Farmington, whose Theodora J. Kalikow Education Center is shown here, will offer a Master of Science in Special Education starting in spring of 2020.
The University of Maine at Farmington will add to its teacher program offerings with a new Master of Science in special education starting in spring 2020.
It said the program will offer pathways for undergraduate and graduate students as well as those already working in the field to become certified special education teachers and help alleviate a serious workforce shortage in Maine schools.
"Farmington has long been a leader in preparing well-qualified teachers for the classroom," said UMF President Edward Serna in Thursday's announcement. "Deep-rooted in that leadership is UMF's ongoing pursuit of how to best serve our students, local schools and the state of Maine, now and in the future."
He added that the new program "is a valuable next step in being responsive to the higher education needs of Maine citizens while helping meet the state's significant workforce needs."
The program offers students an accelerated option where they can get a bachelor's and master's degree in five years rather than six, and is open to undergrads enrolled in UMF's bachelor's in special education program or those pursuing a 20-credit minor in special education.
In addition, the new program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to specialize in areas of need within special education. That includes assistive technology, inclusive education and leadership, low-incidence disabilities and special education administration.
That additional course work will be available through UMF or through collaborative options at other campuses in the University of Maine system.
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