Spatial Information Science and Engineering The expanding use of mobile, spatial, and context-aware technologies, the building of interoperable coordinated information infrastructures and pervasive sensor-networks, the use of location as the foundation for many current and future business and scientific information systems, and the widespread enablement of individuals to gather their own spatial data, report it […]
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Economics PLEASE NOTE: The School of Economics is no longer accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year; consider applying for the 2026-2027 academic year. Students enrolling in graduate programs in Economics (MS or MA) focus their studies on advanced microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and econometrics, with research strengths in applied economics and quantitative methods. Graduates […]
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Social Work The Master of Social Work program is designed for people who are interested in entering the social work profession at an advanced professional level and for people currently in the profession who are interested in upgrading their knowledge, skills, credentials and career potential. Master of Social Work Degree The University of Maine’s School […]
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Wildlife Ecology The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology offer graduate study leading to an MS or PhD in Wildlife Ecology. A broad range of ecosystems, modern laboratory facilities, and a diversified staff provide excellent opportunities for graduate study in wildlife ecology. Students are admitted to these graduate programs based on the strength of their academic records, […]
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Human Development NOTE: Applications are not being accepted for this program at this time. The 30-credit minimum graduate program in Human Development (MS) is designed to provide advanced training, with special emphasis on child development and family relations. This program is designed for those interested in working in the human development field in such leadership positions […]
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Forest Resources The School of Forestry offers graduate study leading to a Master of Science or PhD in Forest Resources. Several faculty members in the School of Forest Resources (SFR) participate in the interdepartmental degrees offered through the Ecology and Environmental Sciences program. Students may choose from a wide range of specialties including: The forestry program […]
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Food and Nutrition Sciences The PhD in Food and Nutrition Sciences program, offered by the School of Food and Agriculture, conduct both basic and applied research in wellness and chronic disease prevention utilizing cell and animal models as well as humans and in the areas of nutrition education and behavior change, fruit and vegetable products, food […]
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Earth and Climate Sciences The School of Earth and Climate Sciences offers MS and PhD degrees in Earth and Climate Sciences. Faculty and graduate student research focus on four major areas: The master degree requires 30 credits, at least 18 of which are coursework and 6 are thesis work. The PhD requires the completion of […]
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English The English Department offers an MA degree in English with optional concentrations in Creative Writing, Writing Studies, Poetry and Poetics, and Gender and Literature. Students may also complete the interdisciplinary concentration in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Students admitted to graduate study in the Department of English normally follow a 30-hour program of courses leading to […]
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Electrical and Computer Engineering The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering which requires a minimum of 42 credit hours of coursework beyond the BS degree and a minimum of nine credit hours of ECE 699. PhD candidates must maintain a minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.33 (B+) for […]
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