Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Educational Studies Minor
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Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Educational Studies Minor
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Program Overview
Learn what our online Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Educational Studies Minor program offers
The online Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Educational Studies Minor program gives you the opportunity to pursue a broad range of interests while working toward your goal of being equipped to prepare learners for success. You will work closely with an academic advisor to ensure your work history and previous college experience count toward your online UMPI degree.
This accredited online educational program is a flexible, affordable path that prepares you to advance into higher positions within schools and other organizations. You will learn the most effective and efficient classroom management strategies, techniques for planning lessons, and how to incorporate playful learning to literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. You will also spend time focusing on the nature and characteristics of learning differences and behavioral problems of students with special needs who participate in a general education classroom. Coursework is 100% online, and experiential learning activities provide you with the expertise employers seek.
What Is Competency-Based Education?
Designed to leverage your previous knowledge, college coursework, and work experience, competency-based education enables you to earn your degree at your pace as you demonstrate mastery of relevant academic content.How our YourPace online programs save you time and money:
- Prove your knowledge, move ahead—the faster you advance, the more you save
- Flat tuition rate per 8-week session, no matter how many courses you complete
- With no weekly deadlines, you control the speed of completion
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
As a graduate of this online educational studies program, you will be able to:
- Pursue an array of careers in the private and public sectors and informal education paths within for-profit and non-profit organizations
- Incorporate technology into the instructional process
- Develop and implement instructional strategies
- Apply Educational Minor courses to teacher recertification and/or CPE credit
- Pursue an array of careers in the private and public sectors and informal education paths within for-profit and non-profit organizations
- Incorporate technology into the instructional process
- Develop and implement instructional strategies
- Apply Educational Minor courses to teacher recertification and/or CPE credit
As a graduate of this online educational studies program, you will be able to:
- Pursue an array of careers in the private and public sectors and informal education paths within for-profit and non-profit organizations
- Incorporate technology into the instructional process
- Develop and implement instructional strategies
- Apply Educational Minor courses to teacher recertification and/or CPE credit
- Pursue an array of careers in the private and public sectors and informal education paths within for-profit and non-profit organizations
- Incorporate technology into the instructional process
- Develop and implement instructional strategies
- Apply Educational Minor courses to teacher recertification and/or CPE credit
Career opportunities include:
- Children and Community Outreach
- Literacy Program Development
- Youth Leadership Program Manager
- Tutor
- At-Risk Program Manager
- Early Childhood Education (Non-Certificate)
- School Administration
- School Board Member
- Daycare Administration
- Paraprofessional/Education Technician
- Children and Community Outreach
- Literacy Program Development
- Youth Leadership Program Manager
- Tutor
- At-Risk Program Manager
- Early Childhood Education (Non-Certificate)
- School Administration
- School Board Member
- Daycare Administration
- Paraprofessional/Education Technician
Also available:
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Management & Leadership Concentration
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Project Management Concentration
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Management Minor
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Management Information Systems Minor
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Project Management Minor
UMPI is ranked among the Top 10 Regional Colleges in the North for graduates with the least debt. – U.S. News & World Report, 2019.
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Tuition
Our affordable program tuition includes fees
Our BLS – Educational Studies Minor online program offers highly affordable tuition with a flat rate regardless of how many courses you complete each session, with no hidden fees or extra textbook costs. The faster you finish, the more you save!
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
View the online dates and deadlines
There are six opportunities throughout the year to start your BLS – Educational Studies Minor online program. Find the start date below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline. Please note, application and document deadlines are the same. UMPI must receive all documents including official transcripts by the document deadline to be considered. Transcripts can often take 10 or more business days from the request date to be received by UMPI, please plan accordingly.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/13/23 | 2/21/23 | 2/23/23 | 3/7/23 | 3/8/23 | 5/5/23 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/8/23 | 4/19/23 | 4/20/23 | 5/2/23 | 5/3/23 | 6/30/23 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 7/3/23 | 6/14/23 | 6/15/23 | 6/27/23 | 6/28/23 | 8/25/23 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 1 | 8/28/23 | 8/8/23 | 8/10/23 | 8/22/23 | 8/24/23 | 10/20/23 | 7 weeks |
| Fall 2 | 10/23/23 | 10/3/23 | 10/5/23 | 10/17/23 | 10/19/23 | 12/15/23 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 1 | 1/16/24 | 12/26/23 | 12/28/23 | 1/9/24 | 1/11/24 | 3/8/24 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/11/24 | 2/20/24 | 2/22/24 | 3/5/24 | 3/7/24 | 5/3/24 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/6/24 | 4/16/24 | 4/18/24 | 4/30/24 | 5/2/24 | 6/28/24 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 7/1/24 | 6/11/24 | 6/13/24 | 6/25/24 | 6/27/24 | 8/23/24 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Requirements for this online educational studies program
We've made the admission process simple and streamlined so it's easier for you to get started. Students who wish to earn their BLS – Educational Studies YourPace online degree from UMPI should have the equivalent of a high school diploma and possess some prior college credit and/or work experience.
Admission Requirements:
- No Application Fee
- Minimum 1.75 GPA
Admissions Requirements and Guidelines for Undergraduate Programs
- Students must be 20 years of age at the time of application.
- High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., HiSet, GED)
- Minimum cumulative college of GPA 1.75 from most recently attended institution
- Submission of all official transcripts:Transcripts are only considered official if they are sent directly to UMPI from the granting institution or their electronic ordering service. Student-submitted transcripts are not accepted.
- College credits with a cumulative GPA of less than a 1.75 must also submit a resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent). An interview may be required.
- Students who do not have any college credits must submit the following:
- Provide high school transcript, high school equivalency test (HiSet), or GED
- A resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent)
Instructions for international students:
- Students must be 20 years of age at the time of application
- International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES- or AICE-endorsed agency and sent from the agency directly to UMPI; evaluations often take a few weeks to process and must be received by the appropriate document deadline
- International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting a TOEFL (71 IBT / 197 CBT / 530 PBT minimums) or IELTS (6.0 minimum) score. Students can obtain a waiver for this requirement if they come from an English-speaking country or have successfully completed a credit-bearing, college-level written/spoken English course (ESL courses do not fulfill this requirement). Documentation of English proficiency must be received by the appropriate document deadline.
**Student under 20 years of age do not meet the requirements for the YourPace programs. We do offer other programs that may meet your needs. If you would like more information about our traditional programs, please visit https://www.umpi.edu/academics/. You can also reach out to the Admissions Office at [email protected] or by calling 207.768.9532.
Submit documents electronically to: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Application Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412
Fax: 207-581-5456
Courses
Take a look at the topics in your online liberal studies courses
To earn your BLS – Educational Studies Minor, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.
The program includes 40 credit hours of general education courses, 24 credit hours of Educational Minor core courses, and 56 credit hours of electives.
*Time to completion varies by student and is based on several factors including prior college coursework, relevant work experience, amount of time dedicated to studying, and the number of courses completed each session.
