Maine Seeds

Special Educator Engagement, Development and Support

Special Education Career Exploration

Maine has many resources for people who are considering a special education career. We can help you learn more about your options and to discuss a career pathway that works best for you.

Degree and Learning Opportunities

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  • Maine has 27 offering a variety of courses to high school students. Check your local CTE for education-related course offerings.
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  • The Maine Department of Education offers links to programs in the state.
  • The offers free or reduced tuition to students who are enrolled in a public high school or are homeschooled in Maine and meet certain criteria.

Maine Associate’s Degrees in Education (High School Graduates)

  • Several Maine Community College System (MCCS) campuses offer associate’s degrees and certificate programs in Education. to search for degrees by program, campus or degree option.

Places to Finish Your Bachelor’s Degree (High School Graduates)

Online degree completion programs offered by University of Maine System campuses help students who already have some college credits enroll in classes and finish their degrees. Opportunities include:

  • The Finish Strong program at the University of Maine.
  • The program at the University of Maine at Augusta.
  • The program at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

Maine Institutions Offering Degrees in Special Education (High School and College Graduates)

  • The University of Maine offers an undergraduate specialization that leads to a bachelor’s degree and special education certification through the Elementary Education major. If you already have a bachelor’s degree, the fully online master’s degree in special education offers several concentrations and pathways.
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Maine-Based Financial Aid Information

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  • The offers free or reduced tuition to students who are enrolled in a public high school or are home-schooled in Maine and meet certain criteria.
  • Maine high school graduates (or equivalent) may access the program to study at Maine Community College System campuses.
  • The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME Maine) offers resources for .
  • FAME Maine’s program is a competitive, merit-based, forgivable loan program for Maine students enrolling in or pursuing undergraduate or graduate education degrees.
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More Information

Want help navigating your options? Click on the link below to complete the “Exploring a Special Education Career” survey. Maine SEEDS will contact you with information tailored to your experience, interests and current education.