College of Management and Human Service

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• Overview

• Academic Leadership: Dean: Joanne Williams; Associate Dean, Muskie School of Public Service: Firooza Pavri; Associate Dean, School of Education and Human Development: Andrea Stairs Davenport; Associate Dean, School of Business: Jane Kuenz; Associate Dean, School of Social Work: Jeannette Andonian
• The College of Management and Human Service brings together dedicated faculty and staff from four professional schools at the University of Southern Maine: the School of Business, School of Education and Human Development, School of Social Work, and the Muskie School of Public Service, including more than 120 research staff in the Muskie School’s Catherine E. Cutler Institute for Health and Social Policy and additional research centers throughout the college. Through their dedicated teaching, applied research, and engagement within the community, our faculty offer students unique opportunities to engage in socially relevant studies that address today’s most pressing issues in education, public policy, management, and social services.
• The college offers a wealth of both graduate and undergraduate degree programs, as well as teacher education, professional development tracks, and certificate options. Unique to the college is cross-cutting curricula that allow students to engage in coursework from more than one school or program, an approach that best prepares students for today’s challenging and complex work environment. Additionally, partnerships with area businesses, organizations, and agencies create opportunities for students to gain knowledge and skills through experiential learning, preparing them for leadership roles within their respective fields.

• Schools within the College

• Muskie School of Public Service 
• School of Business
• School of Education and Human Development
• School of Social Work

• Graduate Programs

• The College of Management and Human Service offers the following graduate degree programs:
• Accelerated Graduate Pathway to Counseling  
• Accelerated Graduate Pathway to Policy, Planning, and Management (MPPM)  
• Accelerated Graduate Pathway to Master of Social Work  
• Accelerated Graduate Pathway Leading to Initial Certification in Special Education  
• Accelerated Graduate Pathway to M.S.Ed. in Teaching and Learning (ETEP)  
• Adult and Higher Education, M.S.  
• Master of Science (MS) in Counseling
  • Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Concentration, M.S.  
  • Counseling, Rehabilitation Concentration in, M.S.  
  • Counseling, School Concentration, M.S.  
• Master of Science (MS) in Educational Psychology
  • Educational Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration, M.S.  
  • Educational Psychology, School Psychology Concentration, M.S.  
• Master of Science (MS) in Special Education
  • Special Education, Data Directed Student Progress in Special Education, M.S. (non-certification)  
  • Special Education, Integrated General Education and Special Education Initial Teacher Certification, M.S.  
  • Special Education, Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities, M.S. (certification)  
• Educational Leadership, M.S.Ed.  
• Literacy Education, M.S.Ed.  
• Teacher Leadership, M.S.Ed.  
• Teaching and Learning (MTL), Extended Teacher Education Program (ETEP), M.S.Ed.  
• Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in TESOL
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), M.S.Ed.  
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Initial PreK-12 ESL Certification, M.S.Ed.  
• Social Work, M.S.W.  
• Policy, Planning, and Management, M.P.P.M.  
• Public Health, M.P.H.  
• Public Policy, Educational Leadership and Policy Concentration, Ph.D.  
• School Psychology, Psy.D.  

The college also offers certificates of graduate study and certificates of advanced study in several areas.

Admission and Academic Policies and Requirements

Admission and academic deadlines, policies, and requirements reside with the programs that are housed within the four schools of the College of Management and Human Service. Please see individual programs listed under each school section for these policies and requirements.

Scholarships and Assistantships

The schools within the College of Management and Human Service offer a limited number of scholarships and/or graduate assistantships to help fund a student’s education. Please see the individual schools or programs for more information.

Accreditation

Our programs are characterized by quality and integrity. They meet the highest standards set by professional accreditation bodies. The College of Management and Human Service has specific degree programs that are accredited by the following agencies or bodies:

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
• Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Professional Licensure and Certification Notice

Professional licensure and certification is regulated by various State of Maine credentialing offices. Students who are pursuing degrees leading to application for professional licensure or certification, and/or who will be participating in clinical placements, internships, or practica through their USM program should be aware that their host facility may require a criminal background check, finger printing, or drug screening. In such situations, each student is responsible for obtaining and paying for the background check or other screening process and for delivering required documentation to the facility. Although the university will make reasonable efforts to place admitted students in field experiences and internships, it will be up to the host facility to determine whether a student will be allowed to work at that facility. Students should further be aware that a criminal record may jeopardize licensure by the state certification body. Students may consult the certification body corresponding to their intended occupation for more details. Successful completion of a program of study at USM does not guarantee licensure, certification, or employment in the relevant occupation.

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