Education Degree

The education program at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine prepares students for a career as a teacher or educational administrator. The program focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching. Program courses include the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and social foundations of education. Get more details below including other Maine colleges that offer education degrees.

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Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Also known as Saint Joseph's College

522 Congress St., Portland, ME

Saint Joseph's College of Maine provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Standish, ME and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Saint Joseph's College of Maine.

Areas of study offered at Saint Joseph's College of Maine include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1280 to 1580 on the SAT and between 17 to 26 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Roughly 90% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 22% of those accepted choosing to attend.

Tuition is approximately $32,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Saint Joseph's College of Maine through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.sjcme.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Joseph’s College of Maine offers a master's degree program in education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).