Degree Requirements

Major Requirements – 120 Minimum total credit hours required for acceptance
1 credit Introduction to the Bachelor of University Studies
3 credits Special Topics in University Studies
3 credits Senior Capstone
30 credits Courses at the 300 level or higher

General Education Requirements*

ENG101 College Composition
18 credits Human Values & Social Context area (at least 3
credits must be taken within each sub-category; a
single course may satisfy more than 1 sub-category)
Western Cultural Tradition
Social Context & Institutions
Cultural Diversity & International
Perspectives
Population & the Environment
Artistic & Creative Expression
2 courses Designated Writing Intensive (1 must be within
the major)
2 courses Biological or Physical Sciences
1 course Ethics (emphasis on discussion of ethical issues in 1
course or series of courses)
6 credits Mathematics (including statistics & computer
science, only 3 credits in computer science can
count toward this requirement)
1 capstone An approved experience in which the student
integrates the components of his or her
undergraduate training to perform at a
professional level. The capstone experience is
usually completed during the senior year in
consultation with the student’s academic
advisor.

* All UMaine students must complete these general education requirements, which are counted in the total credit hours required for graduation.