{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-d9ad86c7-781a-47e2-80ec-711bf6725914","@type":"ceterms:BachelorDegree","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-d9ad86c7-781a-47e2-80ec-711bf6725914","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Self-Designed Major - Elementary Teacher Education"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-7bf2294a-67e2-41cd-acef-ee33df704d05"],"ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-7bf2294a-67e2-41cd-acef-ee33df704d05"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"The undergraduate Self-Designed Contract Major is designed to prepare those students seeking elementary and middle school (K-8) certification in Maine with a strong foundation in mathematics and science and essential knowledge in integrating the disciplines through modeling, engineering, research, and technology. The overarching goal of the program is to prepare pre-service teachers with a deep understanding of the Common Core Mathematics and Next Generation Science Standards. Coursework models best teaching practices, emphasizes using reading and writing across the STEM curriculum, and focuses on hands-on, problem-based learning. Interested students should see the STEM education coordinator upon acceptance at USM, matriculation, upon choosing this major, or as early in their time at USM as possible. The Concentration in Elementary Education offers a continuous focus on both the theory and practice of teaching through a sequence of pre-internship education courses and field experiences.\n\nStudents completing the degree will have satisfied the USM Core Curriculum, the STEM Education Major, and Elementary Education Concentration, as well as liberal arts courses required for initial K-8 teacher certification. Graduates who complete the degree are eligible for recommendation for K-8 teacher certification in Maine. A minimum of 60.5 credits are required for the STEM Education major (note: additional credits are required for the Elementary Education Concentration and liberal arts courses required for initial K-8 teacher certification in Maine), and USM requires 120 credits total for graduation."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://catalog.usm.maine.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6\u0026poid=1176","ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}}}