About the Program

The online Minor in Maine Studies explores Maine’s cultural, historical, and physical landscapes. The program benefits those planning to work in Maine – especially teachers, social workers, policymakers, and government employees.

To learn more about the minor, visit the Maine Studies website.

To declare a minor, complete the Change of Program form, which can be found on the UMaine Student Records website and the UMaine Portal.

Students who plan to find a job in Maine in business, government, or social services will benefit from a multidisciplinary understanding of Maine. Education majors who expect to teach in Maine’s public schools will find the Maine Studies programs beneficial in preparing them to teach Maine Studies, a course mandated by the State of Maine through LD291.