Majors, Minors, & Programs
With our wide spectrum of undergraduate, graduate, and professional development offerings, the University of Southern Maine (USM) provides academic excellence that is responsive to the economic, health, and civic needs of our communities. Our location in Maine's largest metropolitan region creates a dynamic learning environment with exciting opportunities for community engagement.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Majors
- Art
- Athletic Training (BS)
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Biology: Biotechnology Concentration (BS)
- Biology: General Biology (BS)
- Biology: Human Biology Concentration (BS)
- Biology - Secondary Teacher Education (BS)
- Business Administration
- Accelerated Graduate Pathway to MBA
- Accelerated Graduate Pathway - Engineering to MBA
- Accelerated Graduate Pathway - Technology Management to MBA
- Accounting Major (BS)
- Analytics Major (BS)
- Finance Major (BS)
- General Management Major (BS)
- General Management Major with Entrepreneurship and Small Business Track (BS)
- General Management Major with General Management Track (BS)
- General Management Major with International Business Track (BS)
- General Management Major with Risk Management and Insurance Track (BS)
- General Management Major with Sustainable Business Track (BS)
- Marketing Major (BS)
- Sport Management Major (BS)
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Chemistry - Secondary Teacher Education (BA)
- Communication (BA)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Criminology (BA)
- Cyber Security (BS)
- Economics
- Education
- Accelerated Programs
- Elementary and Middle School Education (K-8)
- Secondary Education (7-12)
- Biology - Secondary Teacher Education (BS)
- Chemistry - Secondary Teacher Education (BA)
- English - Secondary Teacher Education (BA)
- Environmental Science - Secondary Teacher Education (BS)
- Geography-Anthropology - Secondary Teacher Education (BA)
- History - History/Social Studies Secondary Teacher Education (BA)
- Natural and Applied Sciences - Secondary Teacher Education (BA)
- Mathematics - Secondary Teacher Education (BA)
- Physics - Secondary Teacher Education (BA)
- Elementary, Middle, and Secondary (K-12)
- Electrical Engineering (BS)
- Engineering
- English (BA)
- English - Elementary Teacher Education (BA)
- English - Secondary Teacher Education (BA)
- Environmental Planning and Policy
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Environmental Science - Secondary Teacher Education (BS)
- Exercise Science (BS)
- Geography-Anthropology
- Accelerated Graduate Pathway - Geography-Anthropology to Policy, Planning, and Management (MPPM)
- Geography-Anthropology - Elementary Teacher Education (BA)
- Geography-Anthropology - Secondary Teacher Education (BA)
- Geography-Anthropology, Specialization in Applied GIS and Geospatial Analysis (BA)
- Geography-Anthropology, Specialization in Cultural and Natural Heritage Management (BA)
- Geography-Anthropology, Specialization in Sustainable Cultures and Communities (BA)
- Health Sciences (BS)
- History (BA)
- History - History/Social Sciences Elementary Teacher Education (BA)
- History - History/Social Studies Secondary Teacher Education (BA)
- Leadership Studies
- Liberal Studies-Humanities (BA)
- Liberal Studies-Humanities - Elementary Teacher Education (BA)
- Linguistics (BA)
- Linguistics - ASL Linguistics Concentration (BA)
- Linguistics - ASL/English Interpreting Concentration (BA)
- Linguistics - Speech and Language Science Concentration (BA)
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mechanical Engineering (BS)
- Media Studies (BA)
- Music
- Natural and Applied Sciences
- Nursing (BS)
- Nursing - Accelerated Program (BS)
- Nursing - RN to Bachelor of Science Degree (BS)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Physics (BA)
- Physics - Secondary Teacher Education (BA)
- Political Science (BA)
- Pre-pharmacy: two-year, non-degree (Transfer Program)
- Psychology (BA)
- Recreation and Leisure Studies - Therapeutic Recreation Concentration (BS)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (BA)
- Social Work (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Technology
- Theatre
- Tourism and Hospitality (BA)
- Women and Gender Studies (BA)
Accelerated Pathways to Graduate Programs
For undergraduate students looking ahead to graduate school, USM offers several Accelerated Graduate Pathways that allow you to begin graduate study while completing your bachelor's degree — saving you time and money.
The following Accelerated Graduate Pathways offer an expedited graduate admissions process: if you meet undergraduate progress standards, you will be automatically admitted to USM graduate school — and the graduate application fee will be waived.
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Leadership Studies (MA)
- Policy, Planning, and Management (MPPM)
- Statistics (MS)
The following Accelerated Graduate Pathways allow you to apply to USM graduate school and begin working toward your graduate degree — while pursuing your bachelor’s degree.
Undergraduate Minors and Concentrations
- Accounting (Minor)
- Actuarial Science (Minor)
- Anthropology (Minor)
- Applied Energy (Minor)
- Applied Mathematics (Minor)
- Archaeology (Minor)
- Art
- Athletic Coaching (Minor)
- Audio and Video Production (Minor)
- Biochemistry (Minor)
- Biology (Minor)
- Book Arts (Minor)
- Business Administration
- Chemistry (Minor)
- Cinema Studies (Minor)
- Communication and Media Studies (Minor)
- Community Leadership & Civic Engagement (Concentration)
- Community Response and Mental Health - Social and Behavioral Sciences (Concentration)
- Computer Science (Minor)
- Counseling - Social and Behavioral Sciences (Concentration)
- Criminology (Minor)
- Cyber Security (Minor)
- Dance (Minor)
- Deaf Studies (Minor)
- Digital Media and Design (Minor)
- Disabilities Studies (Minor)
- Early Childhood Studies (Minor)
- Early Childhood Studies - Social and Behavioral Sciences (Concentration)
- Ecology (Minor)
- Economics (Minor)
- Educational Studies (Minor)
- Electrical Engineering (Minor)
- English (Minor)
- Environmental Policy (Minor)
- Environmental Science (Minor)
- Environmental Sustainability (Minor)
- Event Planning and Management (Minor)
- Event Planning and Management (Minor)
- Finance (Minor)
- Financial Planning (Minor)
- Food Studies (Minor)
- Game Design Studies (Minor)
- Geography (Minor)
- History (Minor)
- Holistic and Integrative Health (Minor)
- Honors (Minor)
- Industrial Management (Minor)
- Information and Communications Technology (Minor)
- Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (ICE) (Minor)
- Labor Studies (Minor)
- Leadership Studies (Minor)
- Linguistics (Minor)
- Marketing (Minor)
- Mathematics (Minor)
- Mechanical Engineering (Minor)
- Military Leadership (Minor)
- Military Science (Minor)
- Music (Bachelor of Arts) (Minor)
- Nature Tourism (Minor)
- Philosophy (Minor)
- Physics (Minor)
- Planning and GIS (Minor)
- Political Science (Minor)
- Pre-MBA (Minor)
- Project Management (Minor)
- Psychology (Minor)
- Public and Professional Writing (Minor)
- Public Health (Concentration)
- Public Health (Minor)
- Public Relations (Minor)
- Race and Ethnic Studies (Minor)
- Recreation Leadership (Minor)
- Regulatory Ethics (Minor)
- Risk Management and Insurance (Minor)
- Social Justice (Minor)
- Social Media Activism (Minor)
- Sociology (Minor)
- Sport Media (Minor)
- Sport Tourism (Minor)
- Statistics (Minor)
- Studio Art (Minor)
- Technology
- Theatre (Minor)
- Tourism and Community Development (Minor)
- Tourism and Hospitality (Minor)
- Women and Gender Studies (Minor)
- Writing (Minor)
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
- Accounting (Certificate)
- Actuarial Science (Certificate)
- Applied Energy (Certificate)
- Applied GIS (Certificate)
- Applied Statistics (Certificate)
- Athletic Coaching (Certificate)
- Environmental Education (Certificate)
- Environmental Policy Analysis (Certificate)
- Event Management (Certificate)
- Event Planning and Management (Certificate)
- Finance (Certificate)
- Financial Planning (Certificate)
- Foundations of Holistic Health (Certificate)
- Gerontology (Certificate)
- Leadership Studies
- Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Studies (Certificate)
- Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Veterinary Studies (Certificate)
- Public and Professional Writing (Certificate)
- Public Health (Certificate)
- Regulatory Ethics (Certificate)
- Risk Management and Insurance (Certificate)
- Tourism Development and Planning (Certificate)
Graduate
Master's Programs
- Biology (MS)
- Business Administration
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Business Administration - Engineering Concentration (MBA)
- Business Administration, Accounting Concentration (MBA)
- Business Administration, Business Analytics Concentration (MBA)
- Business Administration, Finance Concentration (MBA)
- Business Administration, Health Management & Policy Concentration (MBA)
- Business Administration, Sustainability Concentration (MBA)
- Creative Writing (MFA)
- Education
- Adult and Higher Education (MS)
- Counseling (MS)
- Educational Leadership (MSEd)
- Educational Psychology with a Concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (MS)
- Educational Psychology with a Concentration in School Psychology (MS)
- Literacy Education (MSEd)
- Montessori Early Childhood Education (MSEd)
- Professional Educator (MSEd)
- Special Education - In-Service (certified educators) (MS)
- Special Education - Integrated General Education and Special Education Initial Teacher Certification (MS)
- Special Education - Pre-Service (Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities) (MS)
- Teaching and Learning - Extended Teacher Education Program (ETEP) (MSEd)
- TESOL (MSEd)
- Leadership Studies
- Music
- Nursing
- Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (MS)
- Nursing - Education (MS)
- Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MS)
- Nursing - Master of Science Degree for Certified or State-Approved Advanced Practice Nurses (MS)
- Nursing - Option for Non-Nurses with Baccalaureate Degrees (MS)
- Nursing - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across the lifespan) (MS)
- Nursing - RN to Master of Science Degree Program for Registered Nurses (MS)
- Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Policy, Planning, and Management
- Public Health (MPH)
- Social Work (MSW)
- Statistics
Graduate Certificate Programs
Certificates of Graduate Study
- Applied Behavior Analysis (Certificate)
- Applied Research and Evaluation Methods (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Assistant Principal (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Business Analytics (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Creative Leadership and Global Strategy (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Culturally Responsive Practices in Education and Human Development (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Data Science (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- English as a Second Language (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Gifted and Talented Education (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Health Policy and Management (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Leadership Studies (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Literacy (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Policy Analysis (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Public and Nonprofit Management (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Public Health (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Statistics (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Sustainable Development (Certificate of Graduate Study)
Certificates of Advanced Study
- Adult Learning (Certificate of Advanced Study)
- Counseling (Certificate of Advanced Study)
- Educational Leadership (Certificate of Advanced Study)
- English as a Second Language (Certificate of Advanced Study)
- Literacy Education (Certificate of Advanced Study)
- Nursing - Post-Masters (Certificate of Advanced Study)
Online Programs
Online Degree Programs
- Applied Technical Leadership (BS)
- Business Administration, General Management, Generalist Track (BS)
- Communication (BA)
- Leadership and Organizational Studies (BS)
- Leadership and Organizational Studies, Integrative Professional Studies Track (BS)
- Liberal Studies, Humanities Track (BA)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (BA)
- Adult and Higher Education (MS)
- Educational Psychology (MS)
- Instructional Technology (MEd)
- Leadership Studies (MA)
- Special Education (MS)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MSEd)
Online Certificate Programs
- Creative Leadership and Global Strategy
- Gerontology
- Leadership Studies
- Applied Behavior Analysis (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Creative Leadership and Global Strategy (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- English as a Second Language (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Leadership Studies (Certificate of Graduate Study)