By April Mulherin, assistant director of media relations
(Spring 2008 issue)

Beginning in summer 2008, UMF will offer a new in-service Master of Science in Education program to meet the needs of Western and Central Maine’s teachers.

“UMF was looking for a significant and affordable way to meet the increasingly demanding educational needs of area educators and school districts,” said Katherine Yardley, dean of the College of Education, Health and Rehabilitation. “Our undergraduate teacher-education students have long been welcomed and mentored by teachers and administrators, and we are very pleased to respond to their request for a master’s degree program.”

Developed for teachers with two years of experience, the M.S.Ed. program at UMF is structured to be completed during summers and on selected weeknights and some Saturdays over the course of three academic years. The 36-credit 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.

Admission and program information are available online at http://masters.farmington.edu or by contacting Pamela Wilson, coordinator of educational outreach, at 207-778-7186 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .