386 Degree Programs in Maine USA

The Forensic Science bachelor’s degree program strives to educate the next generation of practicing forensic scientists. The course of study gives students the opportunity to examine and evaluate physical evidence, using chemical, microscopic, instrumental and physical methods of analysis. Students work with blood and other biological fluids, hair, gunshot residue, drugs, fibers, paint, glass and impression evidence. Students also gain proficiency in preparing written scientific reports on their findings and conclusions in mock cases. Capstone coursework during the final semesters of study builds on this foundation with an emphasis on the application of natural science to criminal justice.

If you’re creative, like to work with technology, have a good visual sense, and want a career that uses your imagination, you may want to earn a degree in Graphic/Visual Design. Graphic designers convey messages visually for businesses and organizations. They use specialized software to create logos, motion design, print materials, websites, and much more. At Husson, you’ll explore topics such as graphic design, animation, 3-D modeling, web design, data visualization, user experience, and virtual and augmented reality environments. You’ll work hands-on, learning to develop content for a wide range of areas, including marketing, business, and non-profits, while gaining experience.

The undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences prepares students for graduate study in professional health fields including physician's assistant, veterinary medicine and optometry. The program gives students the flexibility to prepare for a wide range of health-focused careers as it fulfills the general requirements for entry into most graduate-level health professional programs. This allows students to tailor their degree to support their particular area of interest. The health sciences program is also a pathway for students who want to complete a graduate degree in physical therapy or pharmacy here at Husson.

A critical group of professionals partner with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other caregivers to make sure healthcare organizations have strong operational, quality/safety, and financial footings in order to best serve patients, families, and communities. Healthcare leaders are essential to the success of hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, public health departments, nursing homes, mental health organizations, rehabilitation centers, biotechnology companies, and research institutions, to name just a few.

The Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies degree program is an Individualized Program of Study (IPS) providing a broad background in the arts and sciences and specialization in two academic areas of particular interest to the student. This allows the student an opportunity to establish a broader base in general education than is ordinarily feasible, while combining in-depth study in different academic disciplines in ways not possible under the structure of traditional academic majors.

The demand for skilled nurses is higher than ever, both locally and nationally. In our School of Nursing, you’ll prepare to enter this field as a compassionate and highly trained professional. Learn from faculty with a full range of specialty areas in nursing – most are actively practicing as well as teaching. Turn theory into practice as you learn in modern nursing laboratories that include state-of-the-art simulation equipment and academic electronic health records. If you’d like to enter the field in less time, choose our 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

The Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine degree program will help you prepare for medical school, with a curriculum that includes courses most medical schools require. You’ll build a strong foundation by studying sciences such as biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, genetics and more. You can also tailor your degree to your interests through pre-medicine electives, with options such as nutrition, epidemiology, public health, prevention and management of chronic diseases. By successfully completing these degree requirements, you’ll be ready to take the next step and apply to medical school.

Husson’s Secondary Education program is designed to prepare individuals for teaching in middle and high school settings, in either public or private sectors. The program integrates substantial experiential learning through clinical, practicum, and student teaching placements in a variety of classrooms. Successful secondary education teachers possess strong content expertise, knowledge of various teaching methods, and the ability to meaningfully respond to the developmental needs of adolescents. Husson has developed the curriculum sequence to support the requirements of both the PRAXIS CORE and PRAXIS II examinations.

Our Bachelor of Science in Software Development degree is designed to provide you with the skills needed to develop, create, and modify enterprise software or specialized utility programs. Students in our software development program are critical thinkers with a demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate technical data. You'll learn to effectively analyze the customer's needs and design software solutions.

If your dream is to make films, shoot commercials, plan a documentary or direct a live television show, this program is for you. With courses in lighting, editing, directing, audio and videography, the New England School of Communications (NESCom) video/film production program prepares students to step into the workforce with hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment. With hundreds of years of collective industry experience, our faculty work to help you develop expertise and creativity as you master the professional production, knowledge and skills employers demand. As part of their studies, students participate in live news and sports television broadcasts, film productions and group projects. Unlike other programs, NESCom video/film production students begin working with equipment in their first year.

As a school counselor, you can make a positive difference in students’ lives by helping them with career and college development, academic development and with social and emotional skills. In this streamlined program, you’ll earn two degrees in 6 – 7 years if attending full time: a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in School Counseling.

This program provides a very strong core of hospitality and tourism courses, a strategically balanced business acumen and a varied general education background. Our goal is to provide students with a superb education, through a combination of the latest cutting-edge technology and real-world business thinking. The Hospitality and Tourism Management program requires students develop a strong grounding in theory and then put it to use in real-world situations that require critical thinking.

Africana studies offers courses in the following fields of study: African American; African, and African diaspora. Over the course of their major/minor in Africana studies, students acquire knowledge and develop skills through coursework, independent studies, and, in some cases, a senior honors project.

The mission of Bowdoin College's biology department is to offer an educational program that informs, challenges, and stimulates undergraduates in a broad range of biological inquiry at many levels of organization, from biochemistry and molecular biology through population and ecosystem ecology. In addition to covering current and historical concepts and controversies in biology, the curriculum is designed to give students critical analytical, problem-solving, quantitative, and writing skills, thereby preparing them for further study in biology and related fields at the graduate level, in the health professions, in scientific education, or in other areas, depending upon the students' interests.

Our mission is to help our students develop an understanding of and appreciation for chemistry, and to inspire and enable them to learn the practical and critical thinking skills necessary to both excel in their careers and to contribute to society as scientifically literate citizens. We believe that this mission is best accomplished using a two-pronged strategy.