The Certificate of Post Graduate Studies in Business Administration provides an understanding of the functional areas common to all business enterprises. This program furnishes the broad training necessary for successful business management in a rapidly changing environment. The certificate program consists of six courses in management, statistics, finance, marketing, accounting, and economics.

Each applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and provide a transcript from each institution attended. Students must be proficient in college algebra and the use of word processing and spreadsheet software.

For an application and further information contact The Business Graduate Office, Maine Business School, University of Maine, Orono, Maine 04469-5723

Telephone: (207) 581-1973
E:mail:
MBA@maine.edu
Web:
http://www.umaine.edu/business/

 

Interested in Classics? Want to read the Great Books from Classical Antiquity? Are you Interested in Learning Latin? And Mythology, and the Origin of Customs, Values, and Ideas from the Great Melting Pot of the Multicultural World of Classical Antiquity?

If these ideas are appealing to you, you may want to consider a New Program in Classical Studies offered through the Division of Lifelong Learning.

The classical period in Western history, defined as the period from the Bronze Age to the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century C.E., comprises the èrootsî of modern society. In order to understand where we are and where we are going, it is necessary to know where we have been. European and American literature, philosophy, law, religion, politics, language, and art have all been directly or indirectly formed in reaction to Classical culture. By examination and study of Classical civilization, the student will develop a sense of how the ancients responded to the universal questions of human experience. Through an implicit comparison of the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome to our own, the student will also come to have a fuller understanding of the humanist and cultural impulses which have formed and which continue to form our own experience.

This new program is available through the Division of Lifelong Learning , Continuing & Distance Education/Summer Session. Courses will be available through a combination of distance education and evening or weekend on-site courses at the University of Maine.

Requirements:
A minimum of 18 hours or 6 courses. This may include, but is not limited to, courses in Latin (our entire Latin program can be offered via distance education); CLA 102: Roman Literature in Translation; CLA 201: Women in the Ancient World; CLA 202: Mythology of the Ancient Near East, Egypt, and Greece. MLC 490 courses in the Classical World, including MLC 490: Violence, Catharsis, and the Hero; Amazons: The Myth and Reality of Women Who Fight. We are presently working to offer Classical Greek in the evening or at other times convenient for the adult learner. Courses not listed may count toward the Classical Studies Program if they have significant classical content. (Determined by consultation with the coordinator of the Classical Studies Program.)

For more information, please contact:

Tina Passman, Coordinator of Classical Studies Program
Associate Professor of Classical Languages and Literatures
Department of Modern Languages and Classics, 581-2073

E-Mail: Passman@maine.maine.edu

18 Credit Hours

The Certificate in Equine Studies is designed for individuals from various backgrounds who wish to improve their knowledge of equine management and reproduction. The program is designed to cater to the needs of each individual, from beginners with no horse experience, to equine professionals who wish to strengthen their equine credentials. Although the Certificate can provide a broad education on horses, possible areas of specialization include harness race horse training, assisted equine reproduction, and draft horse management.

Currently there is no program providing further education about equine management and reproduction available to the horse-owning public in Maine. As a result of this lack of information, horses, and their owners, frequently suffer unnecessary economic and physical hardship. The University of Maine now has the expertise available to correct this deficiency by offering this Certificate in Equine Studies through Animal and Veterinary Sciences and the Division of Lifelong Learning.

Prior to entry into the program, applicants must complete BIO 100 at the University of Maine or an equivalent course at another institution.

Contact Robert Causey, 581-2782

Requirements for Completion of the Certificate:

The student must complete the following three classes.

• AVS 203 - Equine Management Credits: 3
• AVS 353 - Equine Reproduction and Breeding Management Credits: 3
• AVS 397 - Equine Internship Credits: 4

The student selects an additional 8 or more credits from this list:

No more than 8 credits of AVS 397 may be counted towards the 18-credit total.

• AVS 145 - Animal Science Credits: 4
• AVS 150 - History of the Human-Animal Relationship Credits: 3
• AVS 151 - History of Veterinary Medicine Credits: 3
• AVS 243 - Centered Riding Principles of Equitation Credits: 3
• AVS 343 - Draft Horses in Sustainable Forestry and Agriculture Credits: 2
• AVS 368 - Independent Study in the Animal Sciences Ar
• AVS 393 - Training the Standardbred Horse Credits: 3
• AVS 397 - Equine Internship Credits: 4
• BUA 201 - Principles of Financial Accounting I Credits: 3
• EDB 202 - Schools, Students, and Society Credits: 3
• EES 100 - Human Population and the Global Environment Credits: 3
• KPE 378 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3

The Certificate in ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE STUDIES (EHS) program at the University of Maine offers students the opportunity to pursue the study of environmental horticulture through a series of core courses. Optional satellite certificate programs allow students to specialize in an area of their choice.

THE CORE		cr		schedule
Certificate Plant Materials
PSE 100 Plant Science		4		fall
PSE 219 Herbaceous Landscape Plants		3		fall
PSE 221 Woody Landscape Plants I		3		fall
PSE 222 Woody Landscape Plants II		3		spring
			Total Credits: 13
Certificate Plant Production
CORE plus
PSE 410 Plant Propagation		3		spring
PSE 415 Green House Management		4		spring
PSE 424 Plant Production		3		spring
			Total Credits: 23
Certificate Garden Design
CORE plus
PSE 227 Landscape Design/Construction Techniques		4		spring
PSE 328 Landscape Design		4		fall
			Total Credits: 21

Contact:

Sue Erich

erich@maine.edu

581-2997

www.umaine.edu/lhc

http://dll.umaine.edu/mainestudy/

The Certificate in Maine Studies offers students an opportunity to pursue the study of Maine through courses in history, literature, women's studies, economics, political science, geology, and geography. The program recognizes the value of a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding historical and contemporary issues such as developing Maine's economy, protecting its environment, and appreciating the cultures of the state's diverse population.

Courses will be available to campus students and distance students through a variety of technologies, including interactive television (ITV), compressed video, and the internet. Courses are offered during fall semester, spring semester, and Summer University.

In recognition of the completion of 18 credit hours in Maine Studies courses, the University of Maine Division of Lifelong Learning will award the Certificate. The following courses may be applied to the Certificate in Maine Studies:

ANT422, Folklore of Maine and the Maritime Provinces; ENG244, Writers of Maine; FAS201, Franco-Americans of the Northeast; GEO210, Geography of Maine; HTY210, History of Maine; GES109, Geology of Maine; GES110, Coastal Geology of New England and the Canadian Maritimes; INT329, The Individual and the Community; NAS102, Introduction to Wabanaki Culture, History and Contemporary Issues; POS203, American, State and Local Government.

The Certificate in Maine Studies program also includes topics courses such as ENG229, Topics in Literature: the Literature of Stephen King; WST201, Topics in Women's Studies: Maine Women; FAS301, Topics in Franco-American Studies: Franco-American Women's Experiences. Opportunities also exist for directed study, readings courses, and field experiences.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Carol Nordstrom Toner,
Coordinator Certificate in Maine Studies Program
University of Maine Continuing & Distance Education
5713 Chadbourne Hall
Orono, Maine 04469-5713
Telephone: (207) 581-3147
E-mail: carol.toner@umit.maine.edu
Web page: http://dll.umaine.edu/mainestudy/

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Certificate in Social Work Studies

The Certificate in Social Work Studies (CSWS)  is a 15-credit post-baccalaureate certificate program based on foundation level generalist social work practice.  The purpose of social work practice is to empower individuals for personal fulfillment through a strengths-based approach and to promote social justice in communities, organizations, and social policy.  The CSWS certificate program is a non-degree program.  Non-degree students do not qualify for federal financial aid.  Non-degree students may qualify for an alternative education loan(s). If you are looking for such alternative loans check out The UMaine Office of Financial Aid's website:  http://www.umaine.edu/stuaid/ or call the Office of Financial Aid (581-1324) to find out about any state loans which non-degree students could look into for assistance. 

The core curriculum is built around the foundation year program. The University of Maine Master in Social Work (MSW) program may utilize some distance education technology and off-site locations to meet the needs of a statewide audience.  We strive to offer at least one of our courses a semester through distance education.

This certificate can benefit you if you work in a human service agency such as a mental health center, in child welfare, in a child and family services agency or one of the many other social service settings.  If you are licensed in the State of Maine, you may also submit certificate courses as part of Board’s continuing education requirements.  The 15 credit certificate program is also an excellent opportunity to learn more about The University of Maine MSW program by taking Master in Social Work courses.

All courses taken through the Certificate in Social Work Studies are recorded on your transcript and credits earned can be applied towards the MSW degree if the student is accepted into the School of Social Work Master in Social Work program if the courses have been taken within six years and you have earned at least a “B,” although it is best to strive for an “A” if you are considering applying to the MSW program. Enrolling in the Certificate in Social Work Studies program does not guarantee admission into the matriculated MSW program. For further information  e-mail socialwork@umit.maine.edu or call 581-2389.

COURSES THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO THE 15-CREDIT CERTIFICATE

The certificate is made up of five required courses (SWK 540, SWK 550, SWK 591, SWK 650 and SWK 580)

REQUIRED SOCIAL WORK FOUNDATION COURSES:

These courses are regularly offered at the Orono campus, The University of Maine Hutchinson Center (FHC) in Belfast in the fall and spring. If you are interested in taking any of these courses please contact the administrative assistant in the School of Social Work. Phone: 581-2389 or  e-mail: vkane@maine.edu

SWK 540       Social Welfare Policy and Issues for Generalist Practitioners

Analysis of the provision of social services and the interrelatedness of practice and policy analysis with emphasis on dimensions of choice in social welfare policy and the accompanying major issues. Prerequisite: MSW student or permission.  3 Credits

SWK 550        Human Behavior and the Social Environment I. 

Examines research and theories related to normative life span development as influenced by age, gender, social class, social structures, oppression and other environmental factors. Uses systems theory and person-in-environment construct as the analytical framework.  Considers implications for social work practice and social welfare policy.  Prerequisite: MSW student or permission.

3 credits

SWK 591        Social Work Research I

Integration of social work theory, practice and research including problem formulation, research design, ethical concerns and protocols for protection of human subjects. Prerequisite: MSW student or permission.

3 credits

SWK 650        Human Behavior and the Social Environment II. 

Examines research and theories related to normative development of families, small groups and communities.  Explores the impact of age, gender, social class, social structures, oppression and other environmental factors. Examines social structures and context of organizations and institutions and their impact on individuals, families, small group and communities.  Considers implications for social work practice and social welfare policy.  Prerequisite: MSW student or permission.

 3 credits

SWK 580        Adult and Child Psychopathology

Overview of DSMIV, gender differences in mental illness, current conceptions of serious mental illness, impact of psychiatric labeling and stigma on individuals and families. 

Prerequisite: SWK 550 and MSW student or permission. 

3 credits

 

Studies in Accounting

21Credit Hours

The Certificate of Studies in Accounting (CSA), offered by the Maine Business School is designed for individuals who posses a bachelors degree (or higher) in a field other than accounting who wish to enter the accounting profession.  The CSA provides an understanding of the body of technical knowledge common to all practicing accountants and furnishes the broad training necessary to take the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Examination.  The Certificate Program requires twenty-four credit hours in accounting (8 courses).

Required Courses (21 credit hours)
BUA 201 Principles of Accounting I
BUA 202 Principles of Accounting II  (prerequisite: BUA 201)
BUA 301 Intermediate Accounting I (prerequisite: BUA 202)
BUA 302 Intermediate Accounting II (prerequisite: BUA 301)
BUA 305 Cost Accounting (prerequisite: BUA 202)
BUA 310 Auditing  (prerequisite: BUA 301)
BUA 312 Federal Taxation of Individuals  (prerequisite: BUA 202)

In addition, choose ONE of the following courses (3 credit hours)

BUA 306 Advanced Managerial Accounting (prerequisite: BUA 305)
BUA 409 Accounting for Not-For-Profit Entities  (prerequisites: BUA 201 & 202)
*BUA 507 Advanced Accounting  (prerequisites: BUA 301 & 302)
*BUA 515 Federal Taxation of Business Entities  (prerequisite: BUA 312)

*Students intending to pursue a M.S. in Accounting at UMaine should not take these courses as electives in the certificate program, because they are part of the MSA program.

Admission and Other Information

• The candidate must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and provide an official transcript from each institution attended.

• All courses in the Certificate program will be taken for a grade, the student must achieve a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average and at least 75% of the candidates coursework must be University of Maine courses.

• Candidates who might later be interested in applying to the MSA program should be aware that a 3.0 GPA in all college work is required for admission.

• Students will be assigned an accounting professor as advisor.

• The State of Maine requires 150 hours of education, including a bachelors degree and 15 credit hours of accounting prior to applying to sit for the CPA Exam.  Students planning to take the exam should take as many of the non-required accounting courses as possible, plus Business Law, BUA 220 or its equivalent.

Contact
Maine Business School
Office of Graduate Programs
5723 D. P. Corbett Business Building
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
Telephone: (207) 581-1973
Fax: (207) 581-1930
E-mail: accounting@maine.edu