While intended to give you an opportunity to build a sense of what the Early Childhood major is about, this UMF Early College Pathway helps you hone your college writing skills, take a math course required by most education majors at UMF, and learn about early childhood education and child development.
You’ll take each of the following courses
Note: There is no suggested sequence
- ECH 150 Introduction and Observation in Early Childhood Education OR ECS 103 Introduction to Teaching Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education
- PSY 225 Child and Adolescent Development
- ENG 100 Writing Seminar
- MAT 103M Mathematical Content for Elementary School Teachers I OR MAT 104M Mathematical Content for Elementary School Teachers II
You may bring a college writing course from another University of Maine System university or Maine Community College institution.
Please note: Not every course may be available online every semester
What are some careers Early Childhood Education majors pursue?
- Daycare Provider
- Pre-K – 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
- Pre-K – 3rd Grade Special Education Teacher
- Early Childhood Services Coordinator
- Vocational Education Teacher
- School Administrator
- Literacy or Math Specialist
Interested in majoring in Early Childhood Education? Explore more here.
Interested in majoring in Early Childhood Special Education? Explore more here.
Have Questions? Contact me.
Kirsten Petroska
Director of Early College Partnerships
Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
University of Maine at Farmington
Theo Kalikow Education Center
186 High Street
Farmington, Maine 04938
tel 207-778-7266
TYY (via Maine Relay Service) dial 711
kirsten.petroska@maine.edu
Mailing address:
Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
University of Maine at Farmington
111 South Street
Farmington, Maine 04938