Education Resources

Education opportunities and resources are categorized according to whether they are courses or lectures. General education opportunities are listed first, then humanities-related opportunities, and then science-related opportunities. 

Courses

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John Bear Mitchell Wabanaki Studies Class 02-09-23

General Education Course Opportunities

Division of Lifelong Learning

DescriptionOur program is particularly suited for adults who may have started a college, but never completed. The Master’s Programs allow adult learners to continue to build on their educational experiences.
WhereOn campus and online
CostGrant funded programs may be free. Others have costs associated.
LinksNon-Degree Student Information

Bachelor of University Studies

Professional Development Opportunities
Contact Informationuniversitystudies@maine.edu

Cooperative Extension

DescriptionWe have courses that give certification for Cooking for Crowds: Food Safety Training for Volunteers, Master Food Preserver Volunteers, & ServSafe® Certified Food Protection Manager
WhereOff campus – see website for location details
CostEach course has fees
LinksCooking for Crowds

Master Food Preserver Program

ServSafe® Certification
Contact Informationksavoie@maine.edu

Maine Extension Homemaker Clubs

DescriptionExtension Homemaker clubs across the state engage in educational opportunities that help to further the message and mission of Cooperative Extension, including program areas around agriculture, food, youth development and food safety.
WhereOn campus, off campus
CostFree
LinksMaine Extension Homemaker Club
Contact Informationlisa.fishman@maine.edu

Cooperative Extension Home Horticulture

DescriptionWe offer an online Master Gardener Volunteer training. Mainers looking to learn more about gardening and volunteering in their community can do so by becoming a certified Master Gardener Volunteer. University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for the Master Gardener Volunteers training program in August annually.
WhereOnline, off campus
CostFree
LinksMaster Gardener Volunteer Training Program

Maine Gardener Training
Contact Informationextension.mastergardeners@maine.edu

extension.gardening@maine.edu

Sunrise Senior College, University of Maine at Machias Department of Psychology and Community Studies

DescriptionWe host the Sunrise Senior College. Classes are offered year round.
WhereOn campus and online, some on site activities
CostAnnual membership fee of $25
LinkSunrise Senior College
Contact Informationsunriseseniorcollege@maine.edu or 207.255.1384

Penobscot Valley Senior College

DescriptionPenobscot Valley Senior College offers in-person, online, and hybrid educational classes for adults 50 and older, on a wide range of topics, including Active Agers needs and issues, current events, literature, music, art, history, technology, and more.
WhereOnline
Cost$25 single person or $40 household membership fee, and a small fee per class
LinkPenobscot Valley Senior College
Contact Informationpvscmaine@gmail.com

Maine Senior College Network

DescriptionMaine has 17 Senior Colleges offering classes for adults over 50 across the state
WhereIn person and online
CostGenerally, senior colleges charge $25 to $35 for an annual membership, plus a modest tuition fee for each course. Scholarships are available.
LinksMaine Senior College Network
Contact Informationacardale@maine.edu

(207) 780 4128

University of Maine Tuition Waiver for Undergraduate Courses

DescriptionThe University of Maine offers a Tuition Waiver to adult Maine residents 65 and older who take undergraduate courses for personal enrichment or to attain their first undergraduate degree.
WhereOn campus and Online
CostFree
LinkSenior Citizen Tuition Waiver
Contact Informationdlladvising@maine.edu or 207.581.3143

Humanities and Social Science Course Opportunities

Department of Philosophy

DescriptionOur philosophy courses would be of possible interest to a wide range of non-degree seeking students.
WhereOn campus and online
CostThe university offers Senior Tuition Waivers for some students.
LinkPhilosophy Department Course Offerings
Contact Informationjennifer.bowen@maine.edu

Interdisciplinary Disability Studies

DescriptionWe have an undergraduate minor and a graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary Disability Studies. Both programs are fully on-line and asynchronous. Students can enroll in one or more courses in the curricula.
WhereOnline
CostFee for courses.
LinkInterdisciplinary Disability Studies
Contact Informationstephen.f.gilson@maine.edu

School of Performing Arts

DescriptionWe offer classes in music history, composition, and ensemble performance.
WhereOn campus and online
CostCourses require enrollment fees.
LinkSchool of Performing Arts Ensembles
Contact Informationphilip.edelman@maine.edu

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

DescriptionOur department offers courses available to an enrolled student of any age.
WhereOn campus and online
CostFree
LinkWomen’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Contact InformationElizabeth.Neiman@maine.edu

Physical Science Course Opportunities

Aquaculture Research Institute

DescriptionThe Institute offers workforce development courses.
WhereOn campus, online, and at the Darling Marine Center CCAR
CostFees associated with courses
LinkAquaculture Research Institute
Contact InformationN/A

Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research, Franklin. Part of SPIRE (Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources, and Engagement)

DescriptionWe offer online aquaculture courses.
WhereOnline and on-site experience in Franklin
CostTours are free. micro-credential program is fee-based
LinkCenter for Cooperative Aquaculture Research
Contact Informationmelissa.malmstedt@maine.edu

Earth and Climate Sciences

DescriptionWe offer courses and a weekly departmental seminar
WhereOn campus
CostClasses are free if not taken for credit and the seminar is free
LinkN/A
Contact Informationlinda.cappuccio@maine.edu

Mechanical Engineering

DescriptionAll are welcome in our BS, MS, and PhD programs and in our certificate program
WhereOn campus
CostCosts associated with BS, MS, PhD, and certificate programs
LinkMechanical Engineering
Contact Informationmeghan.honnell@maine.edu

Lectures

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Rezendez honors lecture 04-13-23

General Education Lecture Opportunities

Honors College

DescriptionWe offer occasional lectures that are open to the public.
WhereOn campus
CostFree
LinkN/A
Contact Informationhonors@maine.edu

Humanities and Social Science Lecture Opportunities

Franco American Programs

DescriptionWe offer lectures on Franco American history, literature, culture and organize cultural events.
WhereOn campus and online
CostFree
LinkFranco-American Programs
Contact Informationlisam@maine.edu

Sociology, Modern Languages and Classics, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program

DescriptionAll are welcome at our departments’ speaking engagements.
WhereOn Campus
CostFree
LinkN/A
Contact InformationSociology@maine.edu  -Sociology     

um.mlandc@maine.edu -Modern Languages

umaine.wgs@maine.edu -Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Program

University of Maine Center on Aging

DescriptionOlder adults are welcome to attend any of our educational opportunities, including monthly “Lifelong Maine” webinars or our annual in-person conference, held in June.
WhereOnline
CostFree
LinkLifelong Maine
Contact Informationpatricia.oh@maine.edu

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A sundial is unveiled in Webster Park near the Stillwater river in Orono, Maine. 10-21-22

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

DescriptionOur WGS at work series features discussions by students, faculty and people from the community, on issues ranging from gender and education to STEM-related fields as in conversation with WGS studies.
WhereOn campus and off campus
CostFree
LinkWomen’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Contact InformationElizabeth.Neiman@maine.edu

Physical Science Lecture Opportunities

The Lobster Institute

DescriptionThe Lobster Institute hosts annual events such as the US-Canada Lobster Town Meeting, a 2-day event, alternately in a US and Canadian venue. We also lead and facilitate many research projects, some of which lend themselves to citizen science, and offer invited lectures
WhereOff Campus, at Darling Marine Center and other locations
CostSome events are free. The US-Canada Lobster Town Meeting has a modest fee to cover meals and amenities.
LinkThe Lobster Institute
Contact Informationchristina.cash@maine.edu

MCEC, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

DescriptionExperienced engineers may give seminars or guest lectures on topics of expertise.
WhereOn campus
CostFree
LinkN/A
Contact
Information
UMaineCBE@maine.edu

Directions

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