University of Southern Maine

USM Graduate Catalog 2008-2009

Welcome

The University of Southern Maine offers an array of excellent master's degree and two doctoral programs in a variety of academic and professional fields. In keeping with USM's mission as a public comprehensive university, these programs reflect and respond to the educational needs of the state and the region.

Most of the graduate programs are available on either a part-time or full-time basis. Late afternoon and evening classes are offered to accommodate students who are also working professionals.

To contact the Office of Graduate Admissions visit www.usm.maine.edu/grad or e-mail: gradstudies@usm.maine.edu.

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 posting. 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.