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Non-Degree and Certificate Study

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

You can make important life upgrades in the near term by applying for a graduate certificate or non-degree course. The °µÍø¸£Àûapp Graduate School offers courses that can have positive effects right away on a wide variety of career fields.

Career-specific courses

Application Instructions

Graduate Certificates

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How can I benefit from graduate study?
  • Receiving specialized training within your career field can lead to an improved earning potential.
  • Creates a low-stakes opportunity to explore a different field if you might be considering a career change.
  • Since non-degree credits can be put toward a graduate degree, non-degree studies can provide an excellent opportunity to learn whether completing a graduate degree might be the right choice for you.
  • No testing required.

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Graduate Certificates

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

Business

Business Administration*

Business Analytics*

Climate Studies

Interdisciplinary Climate Studies

One Health & the Environment

Digital Technology

Data Science and Engineering*

Digital Curation*

Geographic Information Systems*

Information Systems*

Education

Autism Spectrum Disorders*

Classroom Technology Integrationist*

Computational Thinking for Educators*

Computing for Educators*

Early Childhood Teacher*

High Leverage Practices to Promote Inclusion*

Instructional Design*

Library and Media Specialist*

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports*

Special Education Leadership*

Try On Leadership*

Engineering

Composite Materials and Structures

Engineering Management*

Innovation Engineering*

Surveying Engineering*

Electrical Engineering Technology*

Human Health and Nutrition Studies

Food Technology*

Gerontology (Interprofessional)*

Human Nutrition*

Interdisciplinary Disability Studies*

Maine Arts and Humanities in Medicine

Nursing Education*

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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, teach valuable skills to increase your edge in the job market, or help you discover firsthand whether completing a graduate degree is the right decision for you. and see which great courses might best shape your future. 

Is there someone I can speak with about my options?

Yes! Our highly qualified admissions counselors are about your interests and future plans to help determine your best course of action.

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