Non-degree & Certificate Studies

Are you ready to advance your career without the commitment of completing a graduate degree?

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graduate certificates
Career-Specific Courses
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HOW CAN I BENEFIT FROM GRADUATE STUDY?

  • Receive specialized training within your career field, which can lead to an improved earning potential.
  • If you are considering a career change, graduate study can provide a low-stakes opportunity to explore other fields.
  • Non-degree credits can be put toward a graduate degree, providing you an excellent opportunity make an educated decision about whether completing a graduate degree might be the right choice for you.
  • No testing required to be accepted.

Graduate Certificates

If you’re ready to advance your career with a graduate certificate, below is our ever-expanding portfolio of certificate programs to choose from. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are available either partially or completely online.

BUSINESS

CLIMATE STUDIES

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

EDUCATION

ENGINEERING

HUMAN HEALTH & NUTRITION STUDIES

UMAINE GRADUATE CATALOG

career-specific courses

Many students enroll in individual, non-degree graduate courses every year across a wide variety of subjects and learning modalities at UMaine. These courses can prepare you for career-specific certification, increase your edge in the job market with valuable skills, or help you to discover firsthand whether completing a graduate degree is the right choice for you. Peruse our Graduate Course Catalog and see which of our world-class courses might best shape your future. 

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Our highly-qualified admissions counselors are available to speak with you about your interests and future plans to help determine your best course of action.

Online Advisors

Amanda Hafford
Julie Roach
Kimberly Lai

On-Campus Contacts

Jason Aylmer
Katy Blackmer