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專業(yè)概況
在這里學什么？
Why study Child Development and Family Relations at the University of Maine?
- We are the only Child Development and Family Relations program in the University of Maine system. The purpose of the program is to help students understand how people develop physically, emotionally and intellectually throughout their lives. We train our graduates to examine how relationships form in society and how they can help families in need.
- We focus on diversity, teaching students to work with children and families from marginalized groups and many walks of life. Our work aligns with state and federal priorities to assist our nation’s most vulnerable members: Infants and young children, at-risk youth, families in poverty, individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and cultural minorities.
- We have a broad degree program to appeal to a variety of interests. Students who are interested in helping others, advocating for social change, and contributing to stronger and healthier communities will find the program to be an excellent path to a fulfilling career, whatever direction they choose.
- We focus on lifespan, from cradle to grave. From conception to adolescence to adult development and aging—we cover broad issues of family relationships, public policy, diversity and cross-cultural perspectives.
What can I do with a degree in child development and family relations? Possible career paths include:
- Daycare staff/owner
- Family support professional
- Crisis worker
- Child life specialist
- Parent educator
- Family/child advocate
- Preschool teacher
- Family resource coordinator
- Youth counselor
- Family respite worker
- Family Life Educator
- Early Intervention
- Case/care manager
- Activity/recreation director
- Cooperative Extension Staff
Many students go on to obtain graduate degrees in areas of study, including:
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Law
- Occupational Therapy
- Public Administration/Nonprofit Leadership
- Psychology/Certified Professional Counselor
- Social Work
- Medicine
- Physical Therapy
- School Counseling
- Speech Pathology
- Reading/Literacy Specialist
The state-approved Early Childhood Education concentration in the Child Development and Family Relations major focuses on preparing professionals to work with children ages 0-8 and their families. Students graduating with this concentration will be recommended for K-3 certification and will be eligible to apply to the State for the 081 (birth-age 5 endorsement).
Emphasizing the latest research and instructional strategies, Early Childhood Education is integrated with other teacher education programs in the College of Education and Human Development. Students apply for candidacy and prepare professional portfolios demonstrating competency in state and national standards.
Graduates leave the program with understanding of how children learn, how teachers can best promote learning, the crucial role of the family and how teachers and parents can work together for the best interests of children. In addition to teaching children from ages birth to third grade, Early Childhood Education graduates enjoy careers in areas such as museums, recreation, publishing, early intervention, and a variety of social services and community programs.
所屬院系
進入哪個院系學習？ College of Education and Human Development
中國學生入學要求
為來自中國的學生設計 Clear, legible photocopy of graduation certificate or diploma issued by the Ministerio de Educación and Academic transcripts indicating all subjects taken and grades obtained. Students must have completed secondary/high school or university work. English language requirement: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – minimum score of 79 (iBT) or 550 (paper-based test); IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – minimum score of 6.5; PTE (Pearson Test of English) – minimum score of 53.
課程信息
學制：全日制(4 年)
學費：US$30,030.00 (￥ 194,411) /年
開學時間：2022八月30日, 2022一月18日
申請截止日期：1-Nov-22
留學地點：College of Education and Human Development5766 Shibles Hall,ORONO,Maine,04469, United States
滬ICP備18048269號-1 
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