Academic Program Explorer

Build academic and scientific skills for a careers as a Healthcare Technicians. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for placement on the Maine CNA (Certified Nurses Assistants) Registry.

The applied forest management program will provide you hands-on learning, small classes, and experienced faculty to help you launch a conservation-based career.

Design a program to meet your career objectives.

Two-year program options that emphasizing the development of general knowledge for students preparing for a variety of careers in Behavior Science, Business, Computer Science, Conservation Law, Criminal Justice and Human Services.

As a biology student at UMFK, you’ll benefit from small classes, supportive faculty, and hands-on learning as you prepare for a rewarding career in the biological sciences.

Set yourself up for a lifetime of career success in the world of business with the help of personalized attention, experienced faculty, and real-world learning opportunities.

As a computer systems administration student, you’ll learn the latest tech skills and benefit from experienced faculty and hands-on learning opportunities throughout Maine and beyond.

Do you want to work outside? Do you want to protect the environment? Build practical skills and techniques with hands-on experience for careers in environmental science, natural resource and law enforcement fields.

With real-world learning and faculty with industry experience, UMFK’s criminal justice program is your next step toward a rewarding career in law enforcement.

Work at local schools with students starting your first semester and teach hands-on, after-school STEM classes to local kids building the skills necessary to be an effective teacher.

Learn to identify environmental issues, collect and interpret data, explore creative solutions, and communicate their findings as you work closely with faculty in a nurturing environment.

History gets very real in some of our classes as students research and act out historical roles set during critical times in history. Skills learned enable graduates to pursue a variety of careers that require sophisticated research and analytic skills, critical thought, and the ability to present well-written arguments.

A rewarding career in nursing, UMFK's program will prepare you to serve individuals, families, and communities as nurse clinicians, scholars, and educators to meet the health needs of the people of Maine and beyond.

You will have hands-on learning experiences, complete job shadows, and participation in service and experiential learning projects. The behavioral health field offers many different opportunities and the program will prepare you for jobs like substance abuse counselors, adult and child case managers, social work, or in advanced study in fields such as Clinical Counseling and Psychology. We have a strong internship program that works with you from your first year to help you explore your values and interests and how they translate to the many options for careers.