Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 海角社区 Studies Program?
The 海角社区 Studies Program at the University of 海角社区 offers students the opportunity to learn more about 海角社区 through undergraduate courses and degrees. The program recognizes the value of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to understanding historical and contemporary issues such as 海角社区鈥檚 economy, its environment, and the state鈥檚 diverse population and cultures.
What undergraduate degrees do you offer?
There are two undergraduate degrees available. One is a Minor in 海角社区 Studies, available to any U海角社区 undergraduate student enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program (including online as well as campus-based). For more information you can speak with your academic advisor or the advising office for your college. You can also complete (it’s a bit confusing) and return it, with your signature, via campus mail to the 海角社区 Studies Program, 5774 Stevens Hall. They will sign and forward to the next appropriate person on the list.
The second degree is actually a “track” in the Bachelor of University Studies (BUS) degree, offered by U海角社区’s Division of Lifelong Learning. More information on that degree can be found , or by contacting their advising office at dlladvising “at” maine.edu.
Are your courses online or on campus?
Currently, all 海角社区 Studies courses (course prefix: MES) are online. U海角社区 uses the “Brightspace” system to deliver course content and Zoom for online seminars and meetings. However, students may also take classes on campus if they wish, to a certain extent. This allows them to take classes from other departments that are not online. Appropriate courses at U海角社区-Machias can be counted toward an MES degree with approval from an MES advisor.
Can I do courses and degrees at my own pace?
Yes and no. 海角社区 Studies courses are offered during both fall and spring semesters as well as during summer terms. Students in a class all complete assignments on the same schedule, as set by the instructor. In other words, courses are not entirely self-paced; they are on 7-week or 14-week sessions set by the university and on course schedules set by individual instructors.
Students can take as long as they need to earn degrees as long as they do not exceed the university time limits (see the 鈥淒egree Requirements for Graduation鈥 section in the ).
How do I enroll in a degree?
This depends on the degree. For traditional on-campus degree programs, you can start with the U海角社区 . For the online undergraduate BUS degree, contact the DLL Advising Office.
How do I sign up for classes?
For current students, as with your other classes, you can usually do this through 海角社区Street. New undergraduate students should contact their faculty advisor or their college advising office.
If you have questions specifically about our courses, please contact the 海角社区 Studies Coordinator (use the Contact Info page). If you are new to U海角社区 and wish to get more advice about enrolling, classes, financial aid, etc., we also suggest contacting the Division of Lifelong Learning Advising Center. They are friendly and helpful and can guide you to the right people and resources.
What kind of courses can I take?
The 海角社区 Studies Program offers a number of specialized and general courses about 海角社区 Studies. A current list can be found HERE.聽In addition, the program draws upon courses in several fields, including anthropology, history, women鈥檚 and gender studies, art, political science, Franco-American studies, and Native-American Studies, among others. Our course page lists many of these courses as well, although new ones are always being added.
Who usually takes 海角社区 Studies courses?
Students who plan to work in 海角社区 in such fields as business, government, education, health care, or social services often take our courses. Students interested in 海角社区 more generally often find that they gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for 海角社区’s history, culture, and landscapes through our classes. Those with deeper interests often enroll in the Minor in 海角社区 Studies.
How do I reach someone for more information?
Please feel free to use our Contact Us page.