Graduate Programs

The University of Maine offers 152 programs through which students can earn graduate certificates, master’s, C.A.S, Ed.S., and doctoral degrees. Browse the programs below for supplemental information such as application deadlines, testing requirements, and links to department web pages.

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Graduate Program Results

Program Title Degrees Offered Formats Application Deadline Test Required
Adapted Physical Education

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling admission for Fall and Spring starts

None

Aerospace Engineering

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Animal Sciences

MPS, MS

On Campus

Rolling

GRE

Anthropology and Environmental Policy

PhD, MA

On Campus

January 1 (Fall only)

None

Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources

PhD, MS

On Campus

Rolling

GRE recommended but not required for admission

Athletic Training

MS

On Campus

Recommended deadline of Feb. 1 for Fall Admission

None

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Graduate Certificate

Online

Summer/Fall

None

Biochemistry

MPS, MS

On Campus

January 15 (Fall) / September 15 (Spring)

GRE recommended

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

PhD

On Campus

January 15 (Fall) / September 15 (Spring)

GRE recommended

Bioinformatics

PSM

Online

April 15 (Fall) | October 15 (Spring) for priority review, then rolling if space is available

None

Biological Sciences

PhD, MS

On Campus

January 15 (Fall) / November 15 (Spring)

None

Biomedical Engineering

MS

On Campus

Rolling

None

Biomedical Engineering

PhD

Blended

December 1

None

Biomedical Science

PhD

Blended

December 1

None

Business Administration

MBA, Graduate Certificate

On Campus or Online

Rolling

GMAT for MBA; waivers available for previous relevant work or educational experience, visit https://umaine.edu/business/mainemba for details. No test required for Certificate.

Business Analytics

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Chemical Engineering

PhD, MS

On Campus

Rolling

None

Chemistry

PhD, MS

On Campus

Rolling until full

GRE recommended for international students, but not required for admission consideration.

Civil Engineering

PhD, ME, MS

On Campus

Rolling

GRE recommended but not required for admission.

Classroom Technology Integrationist

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Climate Science and Adaptation

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Communication

PhD, MA

On Campus

January 15 preferred date for assistantship consideration, rolling if space is available (Fall only)

None

Communication Sciences and Disorders

MA

On Campus

January 15 (Fall only)

None

Composite Materials and Structures

Graduate Certificate

On Campus

Rolling

None

Computational Thinking for Educators

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Computer Engineering

MS

On Campus

Rolling

None

Computer Science

PhD, MS

On Campus

January 15 for funding consideration | April 1 (Fall) / November 1 (Spring/Summer)

None

Computing for Educators

Graduate Certificate

On Campus or Online

Rolling

None

Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction

EdS, MEd

Blended, Online

Rolling with Priority deadlines. Applications may continue to be reviewed after these dates, but acceptance may be deferred to the following semester:
For Fall Admission: May 1
For Spring Admission: Oct 1
For Summer Admission: March 1

None

Data Science and Engineering

MS, Graduate Certificate

On Campus or Online

Rolling

None

Digital Curation

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Early Childhood Teacher

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Earth and Climate Sciences

PhD, MS

On Campus

January 15 (Fall), then rolling if space is available / November 30 (Spring), then rolling if space is available

None

Ecology and Environmental Sciences

PhD, MS

On Campus

January 15 / November 1

None

Economics

MA, MS

On Campus

January 1 preferred date for assistantship consideration, rolling if space is available (Fall)

None

Education

PhD

On Campus, Online

December 1 (Higher Education) / January 6 for priority funding (STEM Education)

None

Educational Leadership

EdD, EdS, MEd

Blended, Online

EdD January 31 (Summer only) |
MEd currently accepting applications (Fall only)
EdS is not currently accepting applications

None

Electrical and Computer Engineering

PhD

On Campus

Rolling

None

Electrical Engineering

MS

On Campus

Rolling

None

Electrical Engineering Technology

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Elementary Education

EdS, MEd

On Campus or Online

Rolling

None

Engineering and Business

PSM

On Campus or Online

Rolling

None

Engineering Management

Graduate Certificate

On Campus, Online

Rolling

None

Engineering Physics

ME

On Campus

Rolling - Not accepting applications at this time

None

Engineering Technology

MS

Online

Rolling

None

English

MA

On Campus

January 15 (Fall only)

None

Entomology

MS

On Campus

January 15 (Fall) / November 15 (Spring)

None

Financial Economics

MS

On Campus

January 1 preferred date for assistantship consideration, rolling if space is available (Fall)

None

Food and Nutrition Sciences

PhD

On Campus

Priority January 31 for funding consideration, then rolling if space is available

GRE

Food Science and Human Nutrition

MS

On Campus or Online

Online: February 15 for Summer, March 15 for Fall, and October 15 for Spring.
On-Campus: January 15 to be considered for funding, otherwise January 31.
Late applications will be considered if there is space available in the program.

None

Food Technology

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Forest Resources

PhD, MS

On Campus

Rolling

None

Forestry

MF

On Campus

Rolling

None

French

MA, MAT

On Campus

January 15 recommended, then rolling if space is available (Fall only)

None

Geographic Information Systems

Graduate Certificate

On Campus or Online

Rolling

None

Gerontology (Interprofessional)

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Global Policy

MA

On Campus

Rolling (Fall/Spring only)

None

High Leverage Practices to Promote Inclusion

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Higher Education (Student Development)

EdS, MEd

On Campus

January 1 for priority consideration / April 1 for regular admission (Fall only)

None

History

PhD, MA

On Campus

January 15 / October 15

None

Horticulture

MS

On Campus

NOTE: Admissions for the Horticulture MS are suspended until further notice.

None

Human Development

MS

On Campus

April 1 for Fall Admission

None

Human Nutrition

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Information Systems

MS, Graduate Certificate

On Campus or Online

Rolling

None

Innovation Engineering

Graduate Certificate

Blended

August 1 (Fall only)

None

Instructional Design

Graduate Certificate

Online

April 15 (Summer only)

None

Instructional Technology

EdS, MEd

Online

Rolling with recommended dates: July 15 (Fall), December 1 (Spring), April 15 (Summer)

None

Interdisciplinary Climate Studies

Graduate Certificate

On Campus

Rolling

None

Interdisciplinary Disability Studies

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Interdisciplinary Doctoral Study

PhD

On Campus

April 1 / November 1

None

Interdisciplinary Master’s Study

MA

Blended

April 1 / November 1

None

Interdisciplinary Master’s Study (Maine Studies)

MA

Online

August 1 / December 20 / April 15

None

Interdisciplinary Master’s Study (New Media)

MA

On Campus

April 1 / November 1

None

Interdisciplinary Master’s Study (Peace and Reconciliation Studies)

MA

Online

August 1 / December 20 / April 15

None

Intermedia

MA, MFA

Blended

February 15 recommended, rolling until full (Fall Only)

None

Kinesiology and Physical Education

MEd, MS

On Campus

Rolling

GRE for MS

Library and Media Specialist

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Literacy Education

EdS, MEd

Blended, On Campus

Rolling

None

Marine Biology

PhD, MS

On Campus

Rolling

None

Marine Policy

MS

On Campus

Rolling

None

Marine Sciences (PSM)

PSM

On Campus

Rolling

None

Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Education)

MAT

Blended

Rolling

PRAXIS Core

Master of Science in Teaching

MST

On Campus

January 15 then rolling based on funding, (Fall/Summer) | November 1 then rolling based on funding (Spring)

GRE Recommended

Materials Science & Engineering (Interdisciplinary Ph.D.)

PhD

On Campus

April 1 / November 1

GRE

Mathematics

MA

On Campus

January 15 recommended, then rolling if space is available (Fall only)

None

Mechanical Engineering

PhD, MS

On Campus

Rolling, February 15th for full funding consideration

None

Microbiology

PhD, MPS, MS

On Campus

January 15 (Fall) / September 15 (Spring) / MPS Rolling

GRE recommended

Multilingual Special Education

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

Must be currently working in an educational setting (k-12)

Music Education

MMUS

On Campus

Priority January 15 recommended for those seeking fall admission, Rolling

Departmental exams in Music Theory and Music History prior to 13th credit hour of coursework

Music Performance

MMUS

On Campus

Priority January 15 recommended for those seeking fall admission, Rolling

Departmental exams in Music Theory and Music History prior to 13th credit hour of coursework

Non-Degree Study

Non-Degree

On Campus or Online

Rolling

None

Nursing

CAS, MS

Blended, On Campus, Online

Rolling

None

Nursing Education

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Oceanography

PhD, MS

On Campus

Rolling

None

One Health & the Environment

Graduate Certificate

On Campus

Rolling (Fall only)

None

Outdoor Leadership and Education

Graduate Certificate

Blended

Rolling admission, but preference given to applicants who apply by August 15 for Fall start, December 15 for Spring start, or April 15 for Summer start.

None

Physics

PhD, MS

On Campus

January 15, then rolling if space is available - Not accepting applications at this time

None

Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science

MS

On Campus

Rolling

None

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling (Fall only)

None

Psychology

PhD, MA

On Campus

December 31 (Fall only)

None

Psychology (Clinical)

PhD

On Campus

December 1 (Fall only)

None

Quaternary and Climate Studies

MS

On Campus

Rolling, January 15 for funding consideration

None

Resource Economics and Policy

MS

On Campus

January 1 preferred date for assistantship consideration, rolling if space is available (Fall)

None

Secondary Education

MAT

Blended

Rolling

None

Social Work

MSW

Blended, On Campus

Rolling admissions, individuals applying prior to January 1 will receive prioritized review (fall only)

None

Spanish

MAT

On Campus

Not accepting applications

None

Spatial Informatics

MS

Online

Rolling

None

Spatial Information Science and Engineering

PhD, MS

On Campus

January 15 recommended, then rolling if space is available.

GRE Recommended

Special Education

EdS, MEd

Online

Rolling with recommended dates: August 15 (Fall), December 15 (Spring), April 15 (Summer)

Praxis Core for non-certified teachers (if the state requires)

Special Education Leadership: Assistant Administration

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Surveying Engineering

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Transition Leadership

Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Try on Leadership

Graduate Certificate

Online

Rolling

None

Wildlife Conservation

MWC

On Campus

Rolling until full (Fall only)

None

Wildlife Ecology

PhD, MS

On Campus

Rolling if space is available (Fall only)

None