About the Program

The online Minor in Maine Studies program offers students the opportunity to study Maine’s cultural, historical, and physical landscapes. The program is useful for those who plan to work in Maine – especially teachers, social workers, policymakers, and government employees.

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

Minors are available to current degree-seeking undergraduate students at the University of Maine. Minors cannot be pursued by students enrolled in a certificate program. A minor cannot be awarded unless a degree is earned.

Students who plan to find a job in Maine in such fields as 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 useful in preparing them to teach Maine Studies, a course mandated by the State of Maine through LD291.