Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010
Undergraduate Programs of Study
Provided below is a listing of undergraduate programs offered by each school or college, including majors, minors, and certificate programs.
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College of Arts and Sciences
Majors
- Art (B.A. or B.F.A.)
- Biochemistry (B.S.)
- Biology (B.S., including pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-vet)
- Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
- Communication (B.A.)
- Criminology (B.A.)
- Economics (B.A. or B.S.)
- English (B.A.)
- French (B.A.)
- Geography-Anthropology (B.A.)
- Geosciences (B.A. or B.S.)
- History (B.A.)
- Liberal Studies: Teachers K-8 Certification Program
- Linguistics (B.A.)
- Mathematics (B.A.)
- Media Studies (B.A.)
- Music (B.A. or B.M. in performance or music education)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Physics (B.A.)
- Political Science (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.A.)
- Self-Designed Major**
- Social Work (B.A.)
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Theatre (B.A.)
**Self-Designed Major: Approval of the program must be given by the Self-Designed Major Committee after students have enrolled at the University.
- Potential programs include:
- Classics (Classical Humanities, Classical Languages, and Latin for Teachers)
- Foreign Languages
- French Studies
- General Science
- German Studies
- Hispanic Studies
- International Studies
- Russian Studies
- Social Science
Minors
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classical Languages
- Communication
- Criminology
- Deaf Studies
- Economics
- English
- French
- Geography
- Geography (Planning)
- Geosciences
- German
- The Greek World
- History
- Labor Studies
- Latin
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Religious Studies
- The Roman World
- Russian
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Theatre
- Writing
Certificate Programs
College of Education and Human Development
Teacher Certification Programs
- Art Education (K–12)
- German, Latin, or Spanish Education (K–12)
- Music Education (K–12)
- Secondary Mathematics (7–12)
- TEAMS: Teachers for Elementary and Middle Schools (K–8)
- TEAMS Unified (K–8 and K–8 special education)
- TEAMS Unified ESL (K–8 and K–12 ESL)
Certificate Program
School of Business
Majors
- Accounting (B.S.)
- Business Administration (B.S.)
- Finance (B.S.)
- General Management (B.S.)
- Marketing (B.S.)
- Sport Management (B.S.)
Minors
Certificate Programs
School of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology
Majors
- Applied Technical Leadership (B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
- Environmental Safety and Health (B.S.)
- Environmental Planning and Policy (B.A.)
- Environmental Science (B.S.)
- Industrial Technology (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
The College also offers the first year of the four-year program common to other engineering majors and the first and second years in civil engineering and mechanical engineering. These offerings meet the general requirements of the corresponding programs at the University of Maine in Orono. The University of Maine extends preferred transfer consideration to Maine residents.
Minors
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Electro-Mechanical Systems
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Sustainability
- Industrial Management
- Information and Communications Technology
- Manufacturing Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nature Tourism
- Precision Manufacturing
- Toxicology and Environmental Health
Certificate Programs
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Majors
- Nursing (B.S.)
- Recreation and Leisure Studies (B.S.)
- Health Sciences (B.S.)
- Radiation Therapy (B.S.)
- Athletic Training (B.S.)
- Exercise Science (B.S.)
Minors
Lewiston-Auburn College
Majors
- Arts and Humanities (B.A.)
- Leadership and Organizational Studies (B.S.)
- Natural and Applied Sciences (B.A.)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (B.A.)
Minors
- Early Childhood Studies
- French North American Studies
- Global Studies
- Information Systems
- Leadership Studies
- Women and Gender Studies
Certificate Programs
The University of Southern Maine reserves the right to revise, amend or change items set forth in this catalog from time to time. Accordingly, readers of this catalog should inquire as to whether any such revisions, amendments or changes have been made since the date of publication. The University reserves the right to cancel course offerings, to set minimum and maximum size of classes, to change designated instructors in courses, and to make decisions affecting the academic standing of anyone participating in a course or program offered by the University of Southern Maine.
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