College of Education and Human Development
 Professional Education Department
Department of Professional Education
James Curry, Department Chair
221 Bailey Hall, Gorham Campus
(207) 780-5400 (main line)
(207) 780-5206 (fax)
The Department of Professional Education provides initial educational and professional development opportunities to new and current educators. Our department offers programs in four areas of study: Educational Leadership, Literacy Education, Professional Educator, and Special Education.
Educational Leadership
The Educational Leadership program offers a master's degree, three certificates of graduate study, and a post-master's certificate of advanced study. The master's program is divided into three areas: administration, for certification as a school principal; administration, for certification as a director of special education; and teacher leadership.
Literacy Education
The Literacy Education program offers a master's degree with the option of a concentration in English as a second language, a certificate of graduate study in literacy and early language and literacy , and post-master's certificates of advanced study in literacy education and English as a second language.
- Henry Amoroso, Associate Professor and Program Co-Coordinator
- Denise Enrico, Clinical Lecturer and Program Co-Coordinator
- Donald Bouchard, Adjunct Assistant Professor
- Margo Wood, Professor
- Robert Whitman, Associate Professor
Professional Educator
The Professional Educator program is a master of science in education degree that is designed for teachers who want to focus on classroom teaching and to pursue a master’s degree that best fits their particular interests and needs. It is a cross-department program that allows students to choose from multiple and diverse academic offerings that focus on teaching, learning, and assessment. Lynne Miller is the program coordinator.
Special Education
The Special Education program offers a master's degree that includes concentrations in elementary education, secondary education, and education of gifted and talented learners.
- James Curry, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator
- Julie Alexandrin, Associate Professor
Community Connections
The Professional Education Department is also aligned with the Southern Maine Partnership, which collaborates with Maine educators (pre K–12 and university) to develop and advocate for instructional practice, leadership capacity, organizational design and culture, and community connections.
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