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 and Concentrations
- Accounting (BS)
- Applied Technical Leadership (BS)
- Art:
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Biology:
- Business:
- Chemistry:
- Communication (BA)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Criminology (BA)
- Cybersecurity (BS)
- Economics:
- Education:
- Elementary Teacher Education (K–8):
- Secondary Teacher Education (7–12):
- Biology Major — Secondary Teacher Education Track (BS)
- Chemistry Major — Secondary Teacher Education Track (BA)
- English Major — Secondary Teacher Education Track (BA)
- Environmental Science Major — Secondary Teacher Education Track (BS)
- Geography-Anthropology-Social Studies Major — Secondary Teacher Education Track (BA)
- History/Social Studies Major — Secondary Teacher Education Track (BA)
- Mathematics Major — Secondary Teacher Education Track (BA)
- Natural and Applied Sciences Major — Secondary Teacher Education Track (BA)*
- Physics Major — Secondary Teacher Education Track (BS)
- Elementary and Secondary Education (K–12):
- Engineering:
- English:
- Environmental Planning and Policy (BA)
- Environmental Science:
- Exercise Science (BS)
- Finance (BS)
- Geography-Anthropology:
- Geography-Anthropology — Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial Analysis Specialization (BA)
- Geography-Anthropology — Cultural and Natural Heritage Management Specialization (BA)
- Geography-Anthropology — Sustainable Cultures and Communities Specialization (BA)
- Geography-Anthropology/Social Studies — Secondary Teacher Education Track (BA)
- Health Sciences (BS)
- History:
- Information Technology (BS)
- Leadership and Organizational Studies:
- Liberal Studies-Humanities (BA)
- Linguistics:
- Linguistics (BA)
- Linguistics — American Sign Language (ASL) Linguistics Concentration (BA)
- Linguistics — American Sign Language (ASL)/English Interpreting Concentration (BA)
- Linguistics — French Linguistics Concentration (BA)
- Linguistics — Spanish Linguistics Concentration (BA)
- Linguistics — Speech and Language Science Concentration (BA)
- Linguistics — French Linguistics Concentration — K-12 Teacher Education Track (BA)
- Linguistics — Spanish Linguistics Concentration — K-12 Teacher Education Track (BA)
- Management (BS)
- Marketing (BS)
- Mathematics:
- Mechanical Engineering (BS)
- Media Studies (BA)
- Music:
- Natural and Applied Sciences:
- Nursing:
- Philosophy (BA)
- Physics:
- Political Science (BA)
- International Studies Track
- Pre-pharmacy Transfer Program
- Psychology (BA)
- Public Health (BS)
- Recreation and Leisure Studies — Therapeutic Recreation Concentration (BS)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences:
- Social Work (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Sport Management (BS)
- Technology:
- Applied Technical Leadership (BS)
- Cybersecurity (BS)
- Information Technology (BS)
- Technology Management (BS) | Concentrations:
- Electro-Mechanical Systems Concentration
- Industrial Management Concentration
- Information and Communications Technology Concentration
- Precision Manufacturing Concentration
- Theatre:
- Tourism and Hospitality (BA) | Concentrations:
- Hospitality Management Concentration
- Sustainable Tourism Innovation & Development Concentration
- Women and Gender Studies (BA)
*This major is not currently admitting students.
Accelerated Pathways to Graduate Programs
For undergraduate students looking ahead to graduate school, we offer several Accelerated Graduate Pathways that allow you to begin graduate study while completing your bachelor's degree — saving you time and money.
Learn more about Accelerated Graduate Pathways or browse by pathway below.
- Athletic Training (MS)
- Counseling (MS)
- Education:
- Law (JD)
- Leadership Studies (MA)
- Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Policy, Planning, and Management (MPPM)
- Social Work (MSW)
- You may also consider MSW Advanced Standing
- Statistics (MS)
- University of Maine System (UMS) Pathway: Business Administration (MaineMBA)
- University of Maine System (UMS) Pathway: History (MA)
Undergraduate Minors
- Actuarial Science (Minor)
- Advanced Accounting (Minor)
- Anthropology (Minor)
- Applied Mathematics (Minor)
- Archaeology (Minor)
- Art History (Minor)
- Athletic Coaching (Minor)
- Audio and Video Production (Minor)
- Biochemistry (Minor)
- Biology (Minor)
- Book Arts (Minor)
- Chemistry (Minor)
- Cinema Studies (Minor)
- Communication and Media Studies (Minor)
- Computer Science (Minor)
- Creative Writing (Minor)
- Criminology (Minor)
- Cybersecurity (Minor)
- Dance (Minor)
- Data Science (Minor)
- Deaf Studies (Minor)
- Disabilities Studies (Minor)
- Ecology (Minor)
- Economics (Minor)
- Educational Studies (Minor)
- Electrical Engineering (Minor)
- Energy Analysis (Minor)
- English (Minor)
- Entrepreneurship (Minor)
- Environmental Policy (Minor)
- Environmental Science (Minor)
- Fermentation Science (Minor)
- Food Studies (Minor)
- French Language (Minor)
- Game Design Studies (Minor)
- Geography (Minor)
- German Language (Minor)
- History (Minor)
- Holistic and Integrative Health (Minor)
- Honors (Minor)
- Industrial Management (Minor)
- Information and Communications Technology (Minor)
- International Business (Minor)
- Labor Studies (Minor)
- Leadership Studies (Minor)
- Linguistics (Minor)
- Mathematics (Minor)
- Mechanical Engineering (Minor)
- Military Leadership (Minor)
- Military Science (Minor)
- Music (Minor)
- Nature Tourism (Minor)
- Operations & Supply Chain Management (Minor)
- Philosophy (Minor)
- Physics (Minor)
- Planning and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Minor)
- Political Science (Minor)
- Professional Selling (Minor)
- Project Management (Minor)
- Psychology (Minor)
- Public and Professional Writing (Minor)
- Public Health (Minor)
- Public Relations (Minor)
- Race and Ethnic Studies (Minor)
- Recreation Leadership (Minor)
- Regulatory Ethics (Minor)
- Religious Studies (Minor)
- Risk Management and Insurance (Minor)
- Social Justice (Minor)
- Social Media Activism (Minor)
- Sociology (Minor)
- Spanish Language (Minor)
- Statistics (Minor)
- Studio Art (Minor)
- Sustainability (Minor)
- Sustainable Business (Minor)
- Theatre (Minor)
- Tourism and Hospitality (Minor)
- Wabanaki Languages (Minor)
- Women and Gender Studies (Minor)
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
- Accounting (Certificate)
- Actuarial Science (Certificate)
- Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Certificate)
- Applied Mathematics (Certificate)
- Athletic Coaching (Certificate)
- Data Science (Certificate)
- Energy Sustainability (Certificate)
- Environmental Education (Certificate)
- Event Planning and Management (Certificate)
- Foundations of Holistic Health (Certificate)
- Gerontology (Certificate)*
- Leadership (Certificate)
- Mathematics (Certificate)
- 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)
- Statistics (Certificate)
- Tourism Development and Planning (Certificate)
- Wabanaki Languages (Certificate)
*Next admission for Gerontology Certificate: Fall 2022.
Graduate
Master's Programs
- Athletic Training (MS)
- Biology (MS)
- Computer Science (MS)
- Creative Writing (MFA)
- Cybersecurity (MS)
- Data Science (MS)
- Education and Human Development:
- Adult and Higher Education (MS)
- Counseling:
- Educational Leadership (MSEd)
- Educational Psychology:
- Literacy Education (MSEd)
- School Psychology:
- Special Education:
- Teacher Leadership:
- Teacher Education — Extended Teacher Education Program (ETEP) (MSEd)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL):
- Instructional Technology (MEd) — University of Maine System Partnership
- Leadership Studies (MA)
- Music:
- Nursing:
- Nursing — Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MS)
- Nursing — Family Nurse Practitioner (MS)
- Nursing — Nursing Administration and Leadership (MS)
- Nursing — Nursing Education (MS)
- Nursing — Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (across the lifespan) (MS)
- Nursing — RN to Master of Science:
- Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Policy, Planning, and Management (MPPM) | Concentrations:
- Community Planning and Sustainable Development Concentration
- Public and Nonprofit Management Concentration
- Public Policy Concentration
- Public Health (MPH)
- Social Work (MSW)
- Statistics:
Graduate Certificate Programs
Certificates of Graduate Study
- Education and Human Development:
- Assistant Principal (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (Certificate)
- Culturally Responsive Practices in Education and Human Development (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- English as a Second Language (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Gifted and Talented Education (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Literacy (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Literacy Coaching (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Teaching and Assessment Practices to Meet Learning Expectations (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Food Studies (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Geography-Anthropology:
- Leadership Studies:
- Mathematics and Statistics:
- Policy, Planning, and Management:
- Public Health:
- Technology:
Certificates of Advanced Study
Accelerated Pathways to Graduate Programs
For undergraduate students looking ahead to graduate school, we offer several Accelerated Graduate Pathways that allow you to begin graduate study while completing your bachelor's degree — saving you time and money.
Learn more about Accelerated Graduate Pathways or browse by pathway below.
- Athletic Training (MS)
- Counseling (MS)
- Education:
- Law (JD)
- Leadership Studies (MA)
- Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Policy, Planning, and Management (MPPM)
- Social Work (MSW)
- You may also consider MSW Advanced Standing
- Statistics (MS)
- University of Maine System (UMS) Pathway: Business Administration (MaineMBA)
- University of Maine System (UMS) Pathway: History (MA)
Online Programs
Online Undergraduate Programs
Online Program Formats:
- Online Asynchronous: You can complete coursework online at any time each week.
- Online Synchronous: You’ll attend class online at a particular time each week.
- Blended: A mix of online and on-campus courses.
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor's Degree | Program Format |
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Online Asynchronous | |
Online Asynchronous | |
Online Asynchronous | |
Online Asynchronous | |
Leadership and Organizational Studies — Integrative Professional Studies Track (BS) | Online Asynchronous |
Online Asynchronous | |
Online Asynchronous |
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Undergraduate Certificate | Program Format |
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Gerontology* | Online Asynchronous |
Online Asynchronous |
Undergraduate Minors
Undergraduate Minor | Program Format |
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Communication and Media Studies |
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Leadership Studies |
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Project Management |
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Regulatory Ethics |
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*Next admission for Gerontology Certificate: Fall 2022.
Online Graduate Programs
Online Program Formats:
- Online Asynchronous: You can complete coursework online at any time each week.
- Online Synchronous: You’ll attend class online at a particular time each week.
- Low-Residency: Most courses are online with a limited number of on-campus courses.
- Blended: A mix of online and on-campus courses.
Master’s Programs
Doctoral Programs
Doctoral Degree | Program Format |
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Leadership (PhD) | Low-Residency |
Occupational Therapy: Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) | Online Asynchronous |
Certificates of Graduate Study