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Pre-professional Programs
If you are interested in preparing for admission to law school, to programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry and other health-related professional schools, or a M.B.A. program, you can readily do so at the University of Maine at Farmington. Academic advisors and counselors from the Center for Human Development will assist you with information about admission, testing and financial aid.
Pre-law Study
There is no universally recognized pre-law major. While many people recommend a major in the social sciences as most appropriate, the Law School Admission Council suggests that students need to "think, read, and write well, and have some understanding of what shapes human experience. Because a lawyer's work involves most aspects of our complex society, a broad liberal arts curriculum is the preferred preparation for law school." So a demanding liberal arts major is preferred, with courses in political science, history, philosophy (especially Critical Thinking and/or Logic), and theatre recommended. Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. James Melcher is the current advisor for pre-law students. His office is located in the Roberts Learning Center.
Pre-medical and Other Health-related Study
There is no universally recognized pre-medical, pre-vet, pre-pharm, etc. major. Medical schools and other health-related professional programs require a minimum of one year of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics, and usually one semester of calculus. Since additional recommended courses include genetics, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and anatomy and physiology, most of these students choose to major in biology. However, you can choose any major that appeals to you while still taking the core required courses in science as general credits. Appropriate independent study, research, volunteering and internship opportunities are desirable to demonstrate your individual and humanitarian interests. For further information, contact the chair of the Natural Sciences division in Preble Hall.
Pre-professional, M.B.A Study
The majority of graduate schools which offer M.B.A programs do not require a specific undergraduate major in order to be admitted to an M.B.A program. However, a background in the core areas of business is advisable. If you are not pursuing a degree in business or a related area, (such as Business Economics, Business Psychology, Social Enterprise, Art Administration, Rehabilitation Administration or a minor in Business) then you should consider courses such as Principles of Accounting, Principles of Management, Principles of Marketing, Managerial Finance as well as principles of Economics. Additional courses in Business, Economics and Mathematics (such as statistics and Mathematics for Economics and Business) will be helpful. For further information, contact Dr. S. Waleck Dalpour, Professor of Business. Dr. Dalpour is the advisor for pre-MBA students. His office is located in Roberts Learning Center.
Pre-engineering
If you are interested in obtaining a degree in engineering, but want a liberal arts college experience at a smaller campus as part of your education, you will be able to begin your studies at the University of Maine at Farmington and then transfer to the University of Maine. It is a five year program: you will spend your first three years at Farmington, and your last two years at Orono. Civil engineering and environmental engineering are proposed. At Farmington you will take liberal arts courses along with certain mathematics and science prerequisites. At Orono you will take your engineering courses. After your fourth year you will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from UMF: your options are a B.A. in Mathematics, a B.A. in Environmental Science, or a B.A. in an Individualized Degree. After your fifth year, you will receive a bachelor of science in engineering from UM. You will be assigned advisors from both campuses as soon as you enroll in the program. For further information contact the Associate Provost in Merrill Hall.
Philosophical Statement
A liberal arts education liberates individuals from the particularity of their pre-college lives and provides entry into larger communities, both intellectual and social. At the same time, a liberal arts education liberates students to find their way in a complex, interconnected world both as individuals and as members of various communities. A liberal arts education combines the discovery of new perspectives with the acquisition of core knowledge and transferable skills to empower students to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In the end, a liberal arts education offers what life post-college in a global world demands: the capacity to negotiate the tension between personal freedom and social responsibility.
Thus, a liberal arts education liberates and empowers. Whereas a student's major empowers him/her to master a specific discipline and excel within the context of a particular field, the role of General Education in a liberal arts education is to liberate and empower the student as a citizen and inquirer in the broader world.
Learning Goals
In order to fulfill the above mission, Farmington's General Education Program provides a means for students to achieve the following goals:
(Note: All general education courses will address Goals 1 and 2)
1. Critical Thinking and Decision Making
Goal: Students as critical thinkers will use others' ideas in order to continue their own thinking process and to make informed decisions.
Outcomes:
a. Students will be able to fluidly combine a variety of intellectual procedures, including categorizing, comparing and contrasting, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating, as a way of understanding a subject through close examination of it and what others say about it.
b. Students will be able to evaluate the validity of support for claims, reference these to general principles where appropriate, and generate responses to others’ ideas that go beyond simple agreement or disagreement, including suggestions for revisions, implications, and further questions.
c. Students will be able to use others’ ideas to continue their own processes of thinking.
d. Students will be able to use a broad range of information research strategies and to evaluate considerations common to all forms of inquiry.
e. Students will regularly practice fact gathering as a means of pursuing informed judgment.
2. Reading, Writing, and Speaking
Goal:Students will read, write and speak effectively both as a means of communication and in pursuit of knowledge.
Outcomes:
a. Students will be able to read and interpret a broad range of texts, including difficult texts, where their interpretations shall be clear, coherent, and well grounded in the text.
b. Students will be able to write clear, coherent, well-organized documents with nearly flawless mechanics.
c. Students will be able to formulate and defend a thesis.
d. Students will be able to recognize different written forms and be able to adapt their writing to accommodate such forms (as in the various forms of papers in different disciplines).
e. Students will be able to use writing as a mode of gaining access to, interpreting, and reflecting on the knowledge that evolves through their personal, academic, and discipline-specific experiences.
f. Students will be able to listen and speak effectively in a discussion group and to present their work to audiences.
3. Commitments to Health and Wellness
Goal: Students will be well prepared to act responsibly as advocates for lifelong health and wellness.
Outcome:
Students will demonstrate knowledge and engage in activity conducive to health and wellness. (Students will use the Health and Fitness center, or engage in other physical activities.)
4. Interdisciplinary Thinking
Goal: Students will be able to think and work across disciplinary boundaries.
Outcomes:
a. Students will be able to apply something learned in one disciplinary or discursive context to other contexts or create new contexts.
b. Students will be able to synthesize facts and ideas learned in different contexts to create a unified whole.
c. Students will be able to draw on material from different disciplines in their exploration of a single question over more than one semester.
5. Disciplines as Modes of Inquiry
Goal: Students will develop a broad base of knowledge in several disciplines and be able to evaluate and critique disciplinary perspectives.
Outcomes:
a. Students will be able to understand and contribute their own thoughts in the language, methods, and concepts of disciplines in the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics.
b. Students will be able to apply disciplinary processes, language, and concepts, to real questions or problems.
c. Students will be able to understand the historical significance and power to reveal knowledge of several disciplines.
d. Students will be able to think critically about disciplinary claims, both for their value as knowledge and in the context of ethical, political, social and environmental issues.
Distribution-Specific Outcomes:
(Note: All Distribution courses will address Goal 5. Although courses in different disciplines may satisfy the outcomes for Goal 5 in different ways, there will be some ways of addressing those outcomes specific to each distribution requirement. These distribution-specific outcomes are listed below.)
Humanities:
After completing an “H” course, students will:
a. be able to demonstrate their abilities as careful sensitive readers by interpreting, annotating, and/or otherwise discussing the significance of texts or linguistic artifacts from the course;
b. have developed their abilities as writers and/or their awareness of their strengths and weaknesses as writers as a result of course assignments and feedback from the instructor;
c. be able to demonstrate their awareness of the relation between language and meaning by discussing the significance of texts or linguistic artifacts from the course in a knowledgeable way;
d. be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the structure of language and/or the structure of texts or linguistic artifacts by analyzing examples from course materials in detail.
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Math:
After completing an “M” course, students will:
a. be able to demonstrate fluency in the language of mathematics, including mathematical operations, abstraction, and nomenclature;
b. be able to apply appropriate mathematical problem solving techniques and critically evaluate mathematical claims and solutions in both academic disciplines and their day-to-day lives;
c. be able to articulate the relevance of mathematical methods and models to the foundation and expression of ideas in a variety of disciplines.
d. be able to evaluate quantitative information critically.
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Arts:
After completing an “A” course, students will:
a. Either
i) (in performance/practice courses) be able to sustain a critical engagement with the formal, technical and conceptual languages of an artistic medium or practice and employ current interpretive methodologies and technical/practical approaches, or
ii) (in history/theory courses), be able to employ current critically interpretive and/or investigative methodologies and write critically and persuasively using specific vocabulary of the discipline;
b. (in performance/practice courses) be able to apply problem-solving strategies and an applied understanding of intertextuality;
c. (in history/theory courses) have a strong, consistent, historically and theoretically informed critical voice.
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Natural Sciences:
After completing an “N” course, students will:
a. be able to articulate an understanding of the scientific process, both in terms of its underlying philosophical perspective and its practical methods and applications;
b. be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the scientific process including the abilities o
i.) developing hypotheses and making predictions about the natural world
ii.) designing experiments and making observations to test hypotheses
iii.) critically evaluating results and drawing conclusions
iv.) communicating findings in a scientific manner;
c. be able to distinguish science from non-science;
d. be able to articulate (a) the importance of science in the 21st century, and (b) an understanding of the place of science among other disciplines between science and society (i.e. the importance of science in context).
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Social Sciences:
After completing an “S” course, students will:
a. be able to demonstrate an understanding of social science methods for exploring the causes of human behavior and the origins and functions of the social structures in which we operate;
b. be able to apply theory and research from the social sciences to discipline-specific issues and questions;
c. be able to demonstrate cognizance of the value, advantages, limitations and distinctiveness of the social sciences. This could include an understanding of:
--the nature and limits of objectivity,
--the provisional status of knowledge in the social sciences, and
--the social sciences’ distinctiveness from the natural sciences and humanities.
Requirements
First Year: Both of the following, in consecutive semesters:
ENG 100 First-year Writing Seminar (4 cr) (C- or higher required)
*Transfers entering with 16 or more credits are exempt from the First-Year Seminar requirement (FYS 100). Transfers matriculating in January with 8 or more credits, but still needing ENG 100, should take ENG 100 in the first semester; they are then exempt from the First-Year Seminar requirement (FYS 100).
Physical Activity Requirement - All students (including transfer students) must sign up for and participate in a physical activity (PHE 010, 0 cr) at the Health and Recreation Center. Students are strongly encouraged to take PHE 010 during their first year at UMF.
Distribution Courses: Seven courses, appropriate for non-majors and generally not carrying a prerequisite, found in the course catalogue with a distribution designation following the course number: A for Arts, H for Humanities, M for Math, N for Natural Science, S for Social Science. (Distribution requirements fulfilled by Honors courses are announced when the courses are offered.)
Arts (4 cr): One course (art, art history, dance, music history, theatre)
Humanities (4 cr): One course (English literature, foreign language, philosophy, religion)
Math (4 cr): One course
Natural Sciences (8 cr): Two laboratory science courses in two different disciplines (biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, physics)
Social Sciences (8cr): Two courses in two different disciplines (anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology, women's and gender studies)
Open Course (4 cr): In addition to the above, students must take 4 more credits outside their major in either Health or in any Arts and Sciences discipline in order to reach a total of 40 credits. These credits may be from courses which do not have a capital letter distribution following the course number.
Foreign Language Requirement: Students enrolled in Bachelor of Arts programs must have passed either two years of one foreign language in high school or two semesters of one foreign language at the college level. In addition, specific majors may have more stringent requirements; see the program description in the catalogue.
Can a course count for both General Education and the Major? Courses in the primary discipline of a major may not be used to fulfill general education requirements. Some required courses for a major may be outside of the primary discipline and these courses may be used to fulfill general education requirements. There are also exceptions for ENG 100 and mathematics. If you have any questions your academic advisor will be able to assist you.
Transfer Course Evaluation: For transfers, transcript analysis done at the time of matriculation at UMF will determine which of the Distribution requirements have already been met. Transfers might need to do more "Open" General Education coursework in order to reach the 40 credit minimum (e.g. to offset their exemption from FYS 100 and/or their transferring in distribution courses that were worth 3 credits at their former institutions).
Students transferring to UMF seeking a second degree after having earned a bachelor’s degree at another institution must satisfy both the requirements for their new major and UMF’s residency requirements, but are not required to satisfy the UMF general education requirements.
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Liberal Arts Undecided Program
The Liberal Arts Undecided Program allows students the opportunity to explore career and major options before declaring a traditional or individualized major. Although it is best to begin researching majors during your first semester, you are not required to declare a major until you have 64 credits (typically near the end of your sophomore year). We encourage students to take time to explore possible majors. It is important to keep in mind during the exploration process that some majors are highly competitive in their selection process and some require a strict adherence to a sequence of classes in order to graduate in four years. With certain programs, students are encouraged to declare by 32 or 48 credits.
We highly recommend that Liberal Arts Undecided students work closely with an academic advisor or career counselor during their exploration process. The academic advisor is a faculty or staff member who will help guide you through your academic decisions while at UMF (pursuing career goals, selecting courses, understanding policies, etc). You will be notified who your advisor is during the summer before you arrive at UMF. The Center for Student Development administers the advising program for Liberal Arts Undecided students. You can contact the office by calling 207-778-7040.
Your advisor will help you select courses. When choosing courses, it's helpful to have an idea which subjects and careers interest you so that your advisor can help you make General Education course selections with your interests in mind (see General Education Requirements). Discussing your General Education options with your advisor will provide you with a greater ability to transition to a major once you decide on one. UMF also gives students the ability to create an individualized study plan which allows students to customize a major to fit particular interests.
As a student in the Liberal Arts Undecided Program you will be exploring majors by taking General Education Requirements and/or introductory courses in a major. There is a lot of flexibility in what courses you can take. In your first semester you will take a First Year Seminar or a Writing Seminar (FYS 100 or ENG 100), and three general education courses in areas of your interest (art, humanities, math, natural sciences, or social sciences). Or, you could take a First Year Seminar or a Writing Seminar (FYS 100 or ENG 100), two General Education courses, and an introductory course in a major you might be interested in pursuing. You can find out more about specific courses by consulting the listing of courses by major or by reviewing the programs of study for Bachelor's Degree Programs.
Transfer students participating in Maine's AdvantageU program (or any transfer who will have 30 college credits or more before entering UMF) are encouraged to visit and make connections with UMF early in their community college career. By talking with UMF faculty members while you are enrolled in classes at your community college, you will be better prepared and informed about the academic programs and co-curricular opportunities before entering Farmington. This will help you to make a smooth transition to UMF. We invite you to call or email Admission at (207) 778-7050 or umfadmit@maine.edu to schedule your individual visit.
For more information about the Liberal Arts Undecided Program, visit our website at: http://advising.umf.maine.edu/liberal-arts-undecided/
About The Program:
The Honors Program brings students and faculty together in a community committed to inquiry and discussion. It is designed for students in any major who are highly motivated and intellectually curious. The program combines a series of interdisciplinary seminars with an opportunity for a senior thesis or creative project. Often the seminars are conducted in the Honors Center, which contains seminar rooms, quiet study and meeting space, a computer, a library, a kitchen and the Honors Office. Honors students have access to the Center from 7:00 am until 10:00 pm seven days per week. Students in the program must take at least one Honors course per year and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 (B). Three levels of Honors recognition are possible. Honors courses are open to students who are not in the Honors Program on a space available basis.
HONORS SCHOLAR REQUIREMENTS:
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HON 499 Honors Thesis or Creative Project* |
4 - 8 |
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Electives in Honors courses, one of which has to be at the 300 level |
12 |
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16
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*Fulfilling this course requires students to propose and defend a thesis to the Honors Council
HONORS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
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Electives in Honors courses, one of which has to be at the 300 level |
12 |
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12 |
HONORS PEN REQUIREMENTS:
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Electives in Honors courses |
12 |
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12 |
Students may choose a minor field of study, commonly called a minor, along with their major. A minor usually consists of 20 credits of study. Minors are optional, but many students find that a minor is helpful in providing greater career opportunities after graduation. The requirements for the various minors are listed within individual majors as well as in this section.
Following are the requirements for official University of Maine at Farmington minors. Contact the chairperson of the department offering the minor for an application.
*Starred courses have pre-requisites not included in minor requirements
ANTHROPOLOGY MINOR
Students must earn a C or higher in all courses to complete the minor.
Students may take a maximum of eight credit hours in elective courses as pass/fail; all other courses must receive a letter grade.
Required Courses:
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ANT 101S |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
4 |
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ANT 103S |
Human Origins and Cultural Development |
4 |
Statistics is not required for minors.
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Total credits for the Minor:
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20
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ART MINOR
One of the following: 4
Two of the following: 8
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Eight additional credits in Art courses numbered ART 200 or higher: |
8 |
Total credits for the Minor: 20
ART HISTORY MINOR
Two of the following: 8
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Twelve additional credits in ARH courses numbers 200 or higher: |
12 |
Total credits for the Minor: 20
BIOLOGY MINOR
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BIO 160 |
Plant Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems |
4 |
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BIO 170 |
General Zoology |
4 |
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Three additional courses in biology 200-level or above: |
12 |
Total credits for the Minor: 20
Notes:
1. A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses and their prerequisites.
2. For science majors declaring a science minor in a different science discipline, only eight credits of required coursework in the major can be
counted toward the science minor.
BUSINESS MINOR
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Take two 300 or 400 level BUS courses: |
8 |
Total credits for the Minor: 24
Notes:
2. A grade of C- or above must be earned in all Business and Economic courses
CHEMISTRY MINOR
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Three additional courses in Chemistry 200 or 300 level: |
12 |
Total credits for the Minor: 20
Notes:
1. A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses and their prerequisites.
2. For science majors declaring a science minor in a different science discipline, only eight credits of required coursework in the major can be counted toward the science minor.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH MINOR
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HEA 231 |
Child and Adolescent Health |
2 |
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HEA 244 |
Nutrition Care for Children |
2 |
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HEA 296 |
Practicum in Health Education |
4 |
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HEA 218 |
Health Communications and Theory |
4 |
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PSY 225S |
Child and Adolescent Development |
4 |
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SHE 233 |
Teaching Health in Elementary School |
2 |
Total credits for the Minor: 18
COACHING MINOR
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BIO 150 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
4 |
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HEA 200 |
Athletic Injuries: Prevention and Emergency Response |
4 |
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PEC 100 |
Foundations of Coaching |
2 |
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PEC 219 |
Athletic Management and Administration |
2 |
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PEC 225 |
Physical Training Theory and Applied Biomechanics |
4 |
Minimum of 4 elective credits chosen from the list below:
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HEA 102 |
Group Fitness Instructor Training |
2 |
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HEA 103 |
Theory and Practice for the Personal Train |
4 |
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HEA 241 |
Nutrition and Exercise |
4 |
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HEA 303 |
Physiology of Exercise |
4 |
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PEC 211 |
Coaching Methods |
2 |
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PEC 296 |
Practicum in Coaching |
2-4 |
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PHE 296 |
Practicum in Physical Education |
2 |
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REC 160 |
Challenge Course Facilitator Training |
2 |
Total credits for the Minor: 20
COMMUNITY HEALTH MINOR
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HEA 123 |
Introduction to Community Health |
4 |
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HEA 218 |
Health Communications and Theory |
4 |
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HEA 296 |
Practicum in Community Health Education |
4 |
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HEA 310 |
Principles of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
4 |
Health Electives 4
(any 4-credit HEA OR two 2-credit HEA courses)
Total credits for the Minor: 20
COMPUTER SCIENCE MINOR
Three electives from the following:
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COS 120 |
Internet Comp |
4 |
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COS 241 |
Computer Organization |
4 |
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COS 280 |
Networking Using TCP/IP |
4 |
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COS 341 |
Fundamentals of the Theory of Computation* |
4 |
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COS 355 |
Computer Graphics* |
4 |
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COS 360 |
Programming Language Concepts |
4 |
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COS 364 |
Algorithm Design and Analysis* |
4 |
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COS 372 |
Computer Operating Systems |
4 |
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COS 377 |
Intermediate Topics in Computer Science |
4 |
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COS 455 |
Database Systems* |
4 |
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COS 477 |
Advanced Topics in Computer Science* |
4 |
* Courses have prerequisites not included in minor
Total credits for the Minor: 20
ECONOMICS MINOR
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ECO 101S |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
4 |
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ECO 102S |
Principles of Microeconomics |
4 |
One of the following:
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ECO 308 |
Intermediate Microeconomic Theory |
4 |
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ECO 309 |
Intermediate Macroeconomics |
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Eight additional elective credits in Economics
Total credits for the Minor: 20
NOTE: A grade of C- or above must be earned in all Business and Economic courses
ENGLISH MINOR
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ENG 181 |
Literary Analysis and Interpretation |
4 |
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Two 200-level ENG literature course |
8 |
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Two 300- or 400- ENG literature elective |
8 |
Total credits for the Minor: 20
Note: A creative writing course may be substituted for one 200-level literature course.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MINOR
The Environmental Studies minor is multidisciplinary, spanning most areas of the arts and sciences. Students will apply the perspective of their major to the study of the environment, preparing them to relate their careers to environmental issues or nature. Students seeking an environmental studies major should speak with their advisor or the coordinator of the minor about developing an individualized program (or they should consider majors in Environmental Science or Environmental Policy & Planning).
If you’re interested in pursuing an Environmental Studies minor, please contact the coordinator at Barton@maine.edu.
Required courses (five courses worth 20 credits) and an experience
1. At least two courses in Natural Sciences from the list below
2. At least two courses in Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts, Psychology, Social Sciences and Business, and Rehabilitation and Community Health from the list below.
3. One additional elective course from the lists below.
4. Participation in service, internship, research, creative work, or research related to the environment, during the academic year or summer. This experience can be satisfied and documented in a variety of ways, and should be arranged with your advisor and the coordinator.
Notes:
1. At least two courses must be at the 200-level or higher.
2. No more than 8 credits in a student’s major may be counted toward these course requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES COURSES
Natural Sciences:
Social Sciences; Humanities; Community Health & Recreation; Sound, Performance, and Visual Inquiry:
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ANT 300 |
Food and Culture |
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ECO 228 |
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics |
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EPP 131 |
Conservation and Environment |
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EPP/ |
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GEO 231 |
Environmental Issues |
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EPP 331 |
Nature and Society |
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GEO 104 |
Global Transformations (sections with an environmental focus) |
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GEO 310 |
International Development |
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GEO 304 |
GIScience |
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GEO 337 |
Environmental Regulations |
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GEO 338 |
Forestry Management & Practice |
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GEO 340 |
Land Use |
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POS 216 |
Environmental Law |
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POS 320 |
Environmental Politics |
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ENG 100 |
Green Writing |
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ENG 272 |
American Texts and Contexts (offerings with a focus on the environment) |
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ENG 362 |
American Environmental Writing |
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PHI 111 |
Environmental Philosophy |
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HEA 210 |
Environmental Health |
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HEA 245 |
Nutrition and Ecological Concerns |
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ART 331 |
Drawing and Painting Outdoors |
Other Courses: Honors and Topics 277 and 377 courses with an environmental focus
Total credits for the minor: 20
FILM STUDIES MINOR
20 credits from the following list of courses or from other departmental courses cross-listed with Film Studies. Art majors with a concentration in New Media must satisfy the minor outside of their concentration requirements. Topics courses (277 or 377) often fulfill film studies minor requirements; questions should be brought to the contact person for the Film Studies Committee.
Required Courses
5 of the following:
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Contemporary Japanese Film
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History of Japanese Film
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World Film
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Social and Political Theatre and Film
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Passion and Protest: Perspectives in American Theatre
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ENG 214 |
Screenwriting |
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Writing for the Stage
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Multicultural Literature and Film
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ENG 314 |
Advanced Screenwriting |
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Psychology in Cinema
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Hispanic Film
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Video I
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Animation
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Animation II
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Video II
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New Media
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The Soundtrack |
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The Splendid Drunken Twenties |
Total credits for the Minor: 20
FRENCH MINOR
Required Courses:
At least three courses in French beyond 201 12
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Total credits for the Minor:
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20
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Students who spend a semester in France or a Francophone country may apply up to 12 credits from their study abroad to the minor. Approval for course substitutions must be obtained from the French faculty.
GEOGRAPHY MINOR
Students choose a geography concentration from the list below and complete 12 credits in that concentration, plus take an additional 8 credits of geography electives.
Place and Culture (12 credits):
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GEO 212S |
Latin America: Peoples & Environments |
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GEO 214S |
Asia: Peoples & Environments |
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GEO 219 |
Geography of Maine |
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GEO 325 |
Geography of Health and Disease |
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GEO 332 |
Cultural Geography |
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GEO 334 |
Political Geography |
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Nature and Society (12 credits):
Communities and Development (12 credits):
GEOGRAPHY ELECTIVES (8 credits)
Total credits for the Minor: 20
GEOLOGY MINOR
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One 100-level geology course |
4 |
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Three 200-level courses
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Two 200-level courses plus a field trip
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12
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One 300-level course
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4
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Total credits for the Minor: 20
Notes:
1. A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses and their prerequisites.
2. For science majors declaring a science minor in a different science discipline, only eight credits of required coursework in the major can be counted toward the science minor.
HEALTH AND MEDICINE MINOR
The Interdisciplinary Studies in Health and Medicine minor spans most areas of the arts, sciences and humanities. This minor presents an opportunity for students in any major to study the role of wellness, healthcare and medicine from many perspectives. The minor is designed to enhance personal learning and provide an area of focus for students who may be looking to pursue careers in health related fields.
Students choosing this minor need to complete the equivalent of five four-credit courses, representing five different disciplines, from the following list, meeting the criteria outlined below.
1. Each course must represent a different discipline
2. No more than four credits in a student’s major may be counted toward the minor requirements
3. At least three of the courses must be a 200-level or higher
4. Courses may also count toward general education requirements
5. Students will need to fulfill any required prerequisites for courses
6. Additional courses may be considered for the minor at the discretion of the Interdisciplinary Studies in Health and Medicine Interest Group.
Courses:
Anthropology
Biology
Chemistry
CHY 110N Elementary Chemistry: Biochemistry
Environmental Policy and Planning
Geography
GEO 325 Geography of Health and Disease
Community Health
HEA 123 Introduction to Community Health
HEA 218 Health Communication and Theory
HEA 310 Principles of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
HEA 410 Grant Writing and Resource Management
History
Philosophy/Community Health/Rehabilitation
Psychology
PSY 225S Child and Adolescent Development
Rehabilitation
REH 230 Surviving and Thriving as Human Service Professionals
Total credits for this minor: 20
Minor Coordinator: Aliveza Geshnizjani
Minor Division: Social Science and Business
HISTORY MINOR
To obtain a History minor, students must complete a total of twenty (20) credit hours. Twelve (12) credit hours are to be spread out evenly over categories I, II, III. Students must complete HTY 200 Approaches to History. The other four (4) credit hours are elective from the History catalog. Students must have a grade of C- or better for the courses to count towards to completion of the minor requirements.
HTY 200 Approaches to History--Required
Complete one course from each of the following categories (12 credits):
Category I
Category II
Category III
Total credits for the Minor: 20
INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL STUDIES MINOR
Students minoring in IGS must take courses in at least two disciplines, and at least two courses in their minor must be above 100 level. IGS minors are encouraged to study overseas either through a travel course or semester abroad.
INS 100 Introduction to International & Global Studies 4 Credits
3 IGS cross-listed courses (including additional foreign language) 12 Credits
1 Foreign Language 4 Credits
Total Courses Required: 20 Credits
*Students who have completed two years of foreign language study in high school may take another language course to fulfill the language requirement or, alternatively, opt for an IGS course in another discipline. Students cannot use any credits they receive due to their performance on a foreign language placement exam.
MATHEMATICS MINOR
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Two courses in Mathematics numbered above 200: |
8 |
Total credits for the Minor: 20
MUSIC MINOR
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MUH 150A |
Contemporary Music: Connections to the Past |
4 |
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MUS 201 |
Theory and Aural Skills I |
4 |
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Piano competency (applied music or piano class) |
2 |
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Upper-level applied music or two semesters of ensembles |
2 |
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An upper-level course in music history, composition, theory, |
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or interdisciplinary studies involving music |
4 |
An additional semester of upper-level applied music plus two
semesters of ensembles
or
One additional upper-level music course 4
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Total credits for the Minor:
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20
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MUSIC STUDIES MINOR
(or four credits of piano study through the applied music program)
Twelve additional credits of MUH courses 12
(this may include pre-approved interdisciplinary classes involving music) at the 200 level or above.
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Total credits for the Minor:
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20
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NUTRITION EDUCATION MINOR
The nutrition education minor presents an opportunity for students in any major to study the basics of good nutrition. The coursework will allow students to utilize principles of health education to examine the impact of dietary interventions on a variety of populations and in a wide array of settings. The minor will focus on teaching proper nutrition as a means of disease prevention and health promotion, while increasing awareness of personal health habits as well as the environmental, financial, and social impact that food choices have on individuals and larger communities.
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HEA 218 |
Health Communications & Theory |
4 |
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HEA 241 |
Nutrition and Exercise |
4 |
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HEA 245 |
Nutrition and Ecological Concerns |
2 |
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HEA 243 |
Nutrition and Obesity |
2 |
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HEA 244 |
Nutrition Care for Children |
2 |
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SHE 233 |
Teaching Health in Elementary School |
2 |
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SHE 433 |
Curriculum and Methods in Health Education |
4 |
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Total credits for the Minor:
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20
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PHILOSOPHY MINOR
One of the following courses:
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PHI 120H |
What is the Good Life? |
4 |
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PHI 140H |
Science and Social Science |
4 |
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PHI 220H |
Constructing our World, Constructing Ourselves |
4 |
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PHI 240H |
Consciousness and Experience |
4 |
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One additional PHI course numbered 110 or above |
4 |
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One additional PHI course numbered 200 or above |
4 |
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PHI 377 |
4 |
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One additional elective in Philosophy |
4 |
Total credits for the Minor: 20
PHYSICAL FITNESS MINOR
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HEA 103 |
Theory and Practice for the Personal Trainer |
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or |
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HEA 200 |
Athletic Injuries: Prevention and Emergency Response |
4 |
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HEA 241 |
Nutrition and Exercise |
4 |
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HEA 303 |
Physiology of Exercise |
4 |
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PEC 225 |
Physical Training Theory and Applied Biomechanics
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4 |
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HEA 296 |
Practicum in Community Health Education |
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or |
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PHE 296 |
Practicum in Physical Education |
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or |
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PEC 296 |
Practicum in Coaching |
4 |
Total credits for the Minor: 20
PHYSICS MINOR
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Two additional physics courses |
8 |
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(not including PHY 110N) |
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Total credits for the Minor: 20
POLITICAL SCIENCE MINOR
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20 Credits in political science |
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Total credits for the Minor: 20
PSYCHOLOGY MINOR
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PSY 101S |
General Psychology |
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or |
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PSY 225S |
Child & Adolescent Development |
4 |
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Sixteen credits of Psychology electives |
16 |
Total credits for the Minor: 20
REHABILITATION MINOR
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REH 110 |
Introduction to Disability Studies |
4 |
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REH 120 |
Introduction to Social Services |
4 |
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REH 200 |
Counseling and the Helping Relationship |
4 |
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REH 310 |
Casework |
4 |
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Four credits of any other rehabilitation courses |
4 |
Total credits for the Minor: 20
RELIGION MINOR
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REL 100H |
Introduction to the Study of Religion |
4 |
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REL 245 |
Myth and America |
4 |
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Eight other credits in religion at the300 level or higher |
8 |
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Four other credits in Religion or Philosophy |
4 |
Total credits for the Minor: 20
SOCIOLOGY MINOR
Students must earn a C or higher in all courses to complete the minor.
Students may take a maximum of eight credit hours in elective courses as pass/fail; all other courses must receive a letter grade.
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SOC 101S |
Introduction to Sociology |
4 |
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SOC 215S |
Social Problems and Social Change |
4 |
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Elective Courses |
12 |
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Statistics is not required for minors |
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Total credits for the Minor: 20
SPANISH MINOR
Required Courses:
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At least three Spanish courses numbered above 201 |
12 |
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Total credits for the Minor:
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20
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Students who spend a semester in Spain or Latin America may apply up to 12 credits from their study abroad to the minor. Approval for course substitutions must be obtained from the Spanish faculty.
SPECIAL EDUCATION MINOR
The purpose of the Special Education Minor is to respond to the growing need for all teachers to provide appropriate educational services to students with disabilities. The Special Education Minor comprises 24 credits as described below and is open to students majoring in early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, or community health education with a teaching concentration. A grade of C- or higher must be achieved in all courses to complete the minor successfully. Interested students must complete an application and submit it to the Special Education Department. Applicants meeting the following requirements will be considered for admission (based on enrollment capacity of the program):
-Education major as described above
-Documentation of passing PRAXIS I or Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators scores
-Current GPA of at least 2.5
-12 earned credits
-Interview with special education faculty member
24 Credits from the following list of courses:
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SED 101 |
Introduction to Educating Students with Diverse Learning Needs at the Middle/Secondary Levels |
2 |
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SED 106 |
Sign Language (Note: Does not meet Maine special education certification requirements)
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4 |
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SED 125 |
Introduction to Educating Students with Diverse Learning Needs at the Elementary Level |
2 |
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SED 210 |
Assessment in Special Education |
2 |
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SED 212 |
Assistive and Instructional Technology in Special Education |
2 |
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SED 216 |
Universal Design for Learning |
4 |
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SED 222 |
Understanding Students with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities |
4 |
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SED 301 |
Language and Literacy Methods in Special Education |
6 |
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SED 307 |
Mathematics Methods in Special Education (must be taken concurrently with SED 324) |
4 |
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SED 308 |
Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Supports |
4 |
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SED 314 |
Content Literacy Methods in Special Education (must be taken concurrently with SED 324) |
2 |
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SED 320 |
Transition and Self Advocacy in Special Education |
4 |
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SED 360 |
Teaching Children with Learning and Behavior Problems in the Regular Classroom |
4 |
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(for Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Early Childhood Special Education majors only) |
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SED 361 |
Teaching Students with Disabilities and At-Risk Conditions in the Secondary General Classroom |
4 |
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(for Secondary/Middle Education majors only) |
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SED 404 |
Collaboration Among Diverse Families, Learners, and Professionals |
4 |
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SED 450 |
Special Education Regulations and Practice |
4 |
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SED 177, 277, 377, 477 |
SED topics courses as approved by the minor adviser |
varies |
Total credits for the minor: 24
THEATRE MINOR
Take one course from each of the following Theatre disciplines.
PERFORMANCE - One of the following: 4
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THE 115A |
Improvisation: As Acting Technique |
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THE 252A |
Directing Contemporary Theatre I |
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THE 278A |
Commedia dell' arte |
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TECHNICAL – One of the Following: 4
THEORY/HISTORY/CRITICISM – One of the Following: 4
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THE 117A |
Contemporary American Theatre |
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THE 273A |
Passion and Protest: Perspectives in American Theatre |
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THE 275A |
Social and Political Theatre |
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THE 212A |
Play Structure and Analysis |
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Participation in a Production (Acting or Technical crew)
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THE 202A |
Space Lab and Performance |
4 |
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One additional Theatre elective |
4 |
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Total Credits for the Minor: |
20 |
WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES MINOR
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WST 101S |
Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies |
4 |
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WST 330 |
Contemporary Feminist Thought |
4 |
Twelve credits of electives selected from other WST courses and departmental courses cross-listed with Women's and Gender Studies.
At least four of these credits must be in WST courses.
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WST 266/ |
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4 |
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ENG 295H |
The Female Body in Western Culture |
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WST 277 |
Special Topics in Women's and Gender Studies |
4 |
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WST 283H/ |
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4 |
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ENG 283H |
Fiction by Women |
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WST 297 |
Independent Study in Women's & Gender Studies |
2 or 4 |
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WST 377 |
Special Topics in Women's and Gender Studies |
2 or 4 |
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WST 396 |
Internship in Women's and Gender Studies |
4 or 8 |
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WST 397 |
Independent Study in Women's and Gender Studies |
2 to 4 |
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Total credits for the Minor:
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20
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Liberal Studies Bridge Program |
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The Liberal Studies Bridge Program is a federally funded TRiO program designed to provide access to post-secondary education to students who may not otherwise meet all the entrance criteria of the institution and to provide those students with the support they may need.
For further information on this program go to http://brg.umf.maine.edu/.
National Student Exchange Program |
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National Student Exchange Program
Farmington is a member of the National Student Exchange program, which enables you to study for a semester or academic year at another participating college or university in the United States or Canada. Nearly 200 different institutions in 49 states, the District of Columbia, 3 U.S. territories, and 4 Canadian provinces participate in this program. Students pay their regular tuition and fees to UMF and room and board to the host campus. For more information, visit the Office of International and Exchange Programs website at http://international.umf.maine.edu/
Study Abroad
UMF sponsors the following study abroad programs:
Semester in Argentina
This program offers Spanish language and Culture studies through PECLA at the Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, the first Argentine university and the third oldest in Latin America. Students spend the first month in intensive Spanish language study, followed by a semester of language and/or culture studies courses.
Semester in China
For students with at least one year of college-level Chinese language, this program offers an intensive program in Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture at Beijing University of Technology, a 17,000-student university of science, engineering and management.
Semester in England
This program with the University of Hull, a cosmopolitan university of approximately 20,000 students across two campuses, offers courses in a variety of areas including business, humanities and social sciences, performing arts, sciences and education.
Semester in France
For students with intermediate to advanced French language proficiency, opportunities to study in a variety of academic areas are available in several locations:
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Le Mans: The Université du Maine in LeMans, a 10,000 student campus, is located an hour by train from Paris.
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Angers: The Université d’Angers, located in the heart of the Loire Valley, about 90 minutes by train from Paris, has a student population of 20,000.
Additional Study Abroad Opportunities
Farmington students also have the opportunity to study abroad through provider programs in many other countries such as Ireland, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Japan, Scotland, Ecuador, Poland, Hungary, Spain, Greece, Switzerland, New Zealand and more.
For information on any of the Study Abroad opportunities, visit the Office of International and Exchange Programs website at http://international.umf.maine.edu/
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