The Certificate in Maine Studies (CMS) is a new program at the University of Maine which offers students an opportunity to pursue the study of Maine. The program recognizes the value of a multidisciplinary approach to understanding historical and contemporary issues. Courses will be available through Continuing & Distance education during fall and spring semesters, and Summer session.

The Certificate in Classical Studies is equivalent to an interdisciplinary minor. It is intended as a "marker" for life-long learners of this accomplishment. The certificate may also be of use to teachers of Latin and Classics. There is not yet a B.A. in Classical Studies at The University of Maine; those who are interested in tailoring a Bachelor of University Studies degree to the Classics curriculum are urged to contact Barbara Howard at the Division of Lifelong Learning, (207) 581-3306.

The Child and Family Services Certificate is a 15 credit post-baccalaureate certificate program focusing on the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for practice with children and families. The core curriculum is built around the foundation year courses of The University of Maine Master’s in Social Work program, and utilizes distance education technology and off-site locations to meet the needs of a statewide audience. At least one course per semester (Fall, Spring, Summer) will be offered over the UNET system via compressed video. Off-site location courses will be offered at the Bangor Department of Human Services office . All courses taken through the Child and Family Services Certificate program are recorded on a transcript and credits earned can be applied towards the MSW degree if the student is accepted into the UM School of Social Work. Enrolling in the Child and Family Services Certificate Program does not guarantee admission into the matriculated MSW program. Please contact School of Social Work, 581-2389 for further information.

Information Systems

The Graduate Certificate Program in Information Systems addresses technical, managerial and policy issues associated with constructing and managing computer-based information systems for modern organizations. The objectives of this program are to meet growing societal demand for high-level information system skills and provide a path for women and men from diverse fields to rapidly transition to information system career paths by providing them with foundation graduate level courses in information systems.

The Graduate Certificate in Information Systems requires completion of the following six courses:

COS 420         Software Engineering

COS 598         Topics in Computer Science: Networking

BUA661          Knowledge Management and Decision Support Systems

BUA465          Information Systems Development

SIE 451           Engineering Databases and Information Systems

SIE 525           Information Systems Law and Policy

To obtain the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems applicants must qualify for and be admitted to the University of Maine Graduate School in either of the following programs: Graduate Certificate in Information Systems or Master of Science in Information Systems (under approval process).   The graduate school standards for admission to either program are identical and the six courses above constitute the core of the Master of Science in Information Systems graduate degree .  Potential students should consult the eligibility requirements as well as the course prerequisites. Assuming that specific course prerequisites have been met, students may take up to two courses prior to formal admission into one of the graduate programs. However, formal admission is highly recommended prior to taking any of the courses. For an application for admission, contact the Graduate School. In order to take the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems courses by distance methods, access, software and hardware requirements must be met.