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Current UMF Graduate Courses

Current UMF Graduate Classes

Registration for Spring 2027 will open on October 19, 2026. The spring term begins on January 19, 2027.
Please reach out to us directly if you have questions about your spring classes.

You can self-register or complete the Course Registration Form below and return it to gradstudies@maine.edu
The information on the webpage will be updated. Check Mainestreet for more details.

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Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
University of Maine at Farmington
Theo Kalikow Education Center
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Farmington, Maine 04938
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Spring 2027 Classes

Biology

BIO 522 Biotechnology Lab

Format: In Person, Ricker 222

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, In Person on all Thursdays aligned with Academic Calendar 2:00 PM – 4:45 PM

CRN: 48512

Early Childhood

ECH 537 Science in the Early Childhood Years

Format: Hybrid

Dates and Times: January 19 – March 12, Zoom on January 21 6:00 PM -7:30 PM, In Person on February 6 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Zoom on March 4 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

CRN: 48466

ECH 541 Field-Based Research

Format: Hybrid

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, In Person on January 23 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Zoom on February 4 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, In Person on March 6 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, In Person April 3 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Zoom on April 15 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Zoom on April 28 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

CRN: 48463

ECH 541 Field-Based Research

Format: Hybrid

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, In Person on January 23 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Zoom on February 4 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, In Person on March 6 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, In Person April 3 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Zoom on April 15 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Zoom on April 28 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

CRN: 48465

English for Speakers of Other Languages

EDU 504 Multilingual Learners: Equity, Inclusions and Family Engagement

Format: Online synchronous

Dates and Times: January 19 – March 12, Zoom on January 20 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Zoom on February 10 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Zoom on March 3 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

CRN: 48596

EDU 542 Linguistics

Format: Online synchronous

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, Zoom on February 2 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Zoom on February 23 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Zoom on March 23 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Zoom on April 28 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

CRN: 48579

Educational Leadership

EDU 553 Finance for School Administrators

Format: Online Synchronous

Dates and Times: March 12 – April 30, Zoom on March 13 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Zoom on April 10 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

CRN: 48470

EDU 579 Implementing an Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports

Format: Online Synchronous

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, Zoom on February 1 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM, Zoom on March 8 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM, March 29 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM, April 12 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM, April 26 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

CRN: 48412

EDU 582 Research Methods in Education

Format: Online Synchronous

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, Zoom on January 23 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Zoom on March 27

CRN: 48471

EDU 586 Applied Educational Research

Format: Online Synchronous

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, Zoom on February 1 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Zoom on March 22 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Zoom on April 26 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

CRN: 48561

Gifted and Talented Education

SED 533 Teaching Critical and Creative Thinking in Gifted Programs and Classroom Settings

Format: Online Synchronous 

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, Zoom on February 6 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Zoom on April 3 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CRN: 48472

Mathematics Education

EMA 501 Geometry & Measurement PK-12

Format: Online synchronous

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, Zoom on January 21 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, March 11 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, April 29 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

CRN: 48337

Nature Based and Outdoor Learning

EDU 508 Nature Based Art Education

Format: Hybrid

Dates and Times: March 8 – April 30, Zoom on March 11 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, In Person on March 27 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Zoom on April 29 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

CRN: 48415

EDU 549 Design Thinking for Early Learners and Elementary

Format: Online Synchronous

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, Zoom on January 25 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Zoom on March 8 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Zoom on April 12 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

CRN: 48562

Special Education

SED 503 Preparing Students for the Future: Transition Programming, Self-determination and Advocacy

Format: Asynchronous Online

Dates and Times: March 8 – April 30

CRN: 48330

SED 505 Universal Design for Learning and Curriculum Access

Format: Asynchronous Online

Dates and Times: January 19 – March 14

CRN: 48331

SED 506 Assessment in Special Education

Format: Asynchronous Online

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30

CRN: 48332

SED 507 Curriculum and Instructional Programming for Students with Disabilities

Format: Asynchronous Online

Dates and Times: January 19 – March 14

CRN: 48333

SED 511 Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities

Format: Asynchronous Online

Dates and Times: March 8 – April 30

CRN: 48335 

SED 514 Literacy Development for All Students

Format: Asynchronous Online

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30

CRN: 48336

SED 518 Special Education Law

Format: Asynchronous Online

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30

CRN: 48334

SED 529 Individualized Positive Behavior Supports

Format: Asynchronous Online

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30

CRN: 48578

SED 551 Advanced Intervention Methods

Format: Online Synchronous 

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, Zoom on January 30 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Zoom on March 13 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Zoom on April 10 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

CRN: 48420

SED 586 Special Education Research

Format: Online Synchronous

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, Zoom on January 25 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Zoom on February 22 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Zoom on March 29 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Zoom on April 26 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

CRN: 48558

SED 586 Special Education Research

Format: Online Synchronous

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, Zoom on January 25 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Zoom on February 22 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Zoom on March 29 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Zoom on April 26 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

CRN: 48559

SED 598 Inclusive Education Reform: a Social Justice Approach to School and Systemwide Reform

Format: Online Synchronous 

Dates and Times: January 19 – April 30, Zoom on February 6 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Zoom on February 27 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Zoom on March 27 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Zoom on May 1 8:30 – 12:00 PM

CRN: 48419