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 Administration:
- 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 (BA)
- 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)
- Marketing (BS)
- Mathematics:
- Mechanical Engineering (BS)
- Media Studies (BA)
- Music:
- Natural and Applied Sciences:
- Nursing:
- Philosophy (BA)
- Physics:
- Political Science (BA)
- 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:
- Theatre:
- Tourism and Hospitality (BA)
- 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.
Undergraduate Minors
- Actuarial Science (Minor)
- Anthropology (Minor)
- Applied Energy (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)
- Criminology (Minor)
- Cybersecurity (Minor)
- Dance (Minor)
- Deaf Studies (Minor)
- Disabilities Studies (Minor)
- Ecology (Minor)
- Economics (Minor)
- Educational Studies (Minor)
- Entrepreneurship (Minor)
- Electrical Engineering (Minor)
- English (Minor)
- Environmental Policy (Minor)
- Environmental Science (Minor)
- Environmental Sustainability (Minor)
- Food Studies (Minor)
- French Language (Minor)
- Game Design Studies (Minor)
- German Language (Minor)
- Geography (Minor)
- History (Minor)
- Holistic and Integrative Health (Minor)
- Honors (Minor)
- Industrial Management (Minor)
- Information and Communications Technology (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)
- Philosophy (Minor)
- Physics (Minor)
- Planning and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Minor)
- Political Science (Minor)
- Project Management (Minor)
- Psychology (Minor)
- Public and Professional Writing (Minor)
- Public Health (Minor)
- Public Relations (Minor)
- Race and Ethnic Studies:
- Through the History program: History: Race and Ethnic Studies (Minor)
- Through the Political Science program: Political Science: 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)
- Theatre (Minor)
- Tourism and Hospitality (Minor)
- Wabanaki Languages (Minor)
- Women and Gender Studies (Minor)
- Writing (Minor)
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
- Accounting (Certificate)
- Actuarial Science (Certificate)
- Applied Energy (Certificate)
- Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Certificate)
- Athletic Coaching (Certificate)
- Environmental Education (Certificate)
- Environmental Policy Analysis (Certificate)
- Event Planning and Management (Certificate)
- Foundations of Holistic Health (Certificate)
- Gerontology (Certificate)
- Leadership (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)
Graduate
Master's Programs
- Athletic Training (MS)
- Biology (MS)
- Creative Writing (MFA)
- Cybersecurity (MS)
- Education and Human Development:
- Adult and Higher Education (MS)
- Counseling:
- Educational Leadership (MSEd)
- Educational Psychology:
- Literacy Education (MSEd)
- Montessori Early Childhood Education (MSEd)*
- School Psychology:
- Special Education:
- Special Education - Effective Instruction and Assessment for Students with Suspected and Identified Disabilities (MS)
- 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)
- Teacher Leadership (MSEd)
- Teacher Education — Extended Teacher Education Program (ETEP) (MSEd)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL):
- 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 Degree Program (MS)
- Occupational Therapy (MOT)
- Policy, Planning, and Management (MPPM)
- Public Health (MPH)
- Social Work (MSW)
- Statistics (MS)
*This program is not currently admitting students.
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)
- 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.
Online Programs
Online Degree Programs
Undergraduate
- Applied Technical Leadership (BS)
- Business Administration: Management (BS)
- Communication (BA)
- Leadership and Organizational Studies (BS)
- Leadership and Organizational Studies — Integrative Professional Studies Track (BS)
- Liberal Studies-Humanities (BA)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (BA)
Master's Programs
- Adult and Higher Education (MS)
- Counseling — Rehabilitation Concentration (MS)
- Cybersecurity (MS)
- Educational Leadership (MSEd)
- Educational Psychology — Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration (MS)
- Instructional Technology (MEd) — University of Maine System Partnership
- Leadership Studies (MA)
- Nursing:
- Special Education:
- Special Education — Effective Instruction and Assessment for Students with Suspected and Identified Disabilities (MS)
- 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)
- Teacher Leadership — Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (MSEd)
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MSEd)
Doctoral Programs
Online Certificate Programs
Undergraduate
Graduate
- Adult Learning (Certificate of Advanced Study)
- 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 (Certificate of Graduate Study)
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (Certificate of Graduate Study)