2014-2016 UMM Catalog
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1 UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT MACHIAS 2014-2016 Catalog ACCREDITATION The University of Maine at Machias is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction. Inquiries regarding the status of an institution’s accreditation should be directed to the administrative staff of the university or to the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, 209 Burlington Road, Suite 201, Bedford, MA 01730-1433, 718-271-0022. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY Non-Discrimination Notice In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and in pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, or veterans status in employment, education, and all other areas of the University. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University should be directed to Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, University of Maine at Machias, 116 O’Brien Avenue, Machias, ME 04654, telephone (207) 255-1290. Inquiries or complaints about discrimination in employment or education may also be referred to the Maine Human Rights Commission. Inquiries or complaints about discrimination in employment may be referred to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Inquiries about the University’s compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Boston, MA 02110-1491, telephone (617) 289-0111 (voice), (877) 521-2172 (TTY/TDD) or e-mail [email protected]. Generally, an individual may also file a complaint with OCR within 180 days of alleged discrimination. RIGHT TO REVISE The University of Maine at Machias reserves the right to revise, amend or change items set forth in this catalog without prior notice. Readers should inquire as to whether any revisions, amendments or changes to contents have been made since publication. University of Maine at Machias 2014-2016 Catalog 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Admissions . 3 Financial Information . 9 Financial Aid . 12 Academic Standards & Policies. 16 Certificate Programs . 28 Associate Degree Programs. 31 Baccalaureate Degree Programs. 35 Bachelor of Arts . 37 Bachelor of Science . 45 Bachelor of College Studies. 56 Minors. 58 Course Descriptions . 64 Directory . 121 University of Maine at Machias 2014-2016 Catalog 3 programs in high school are given full consideration ADMISSIONS for admission. However, college preparatory English and mathematics courses may be required if needed. Admission into a degree program is a selective Applicants who have had some work or life process at the University of Maine at Machias. experience since high school are evaluated on an Students are accepted for admission into the fall, individual basis. spring, or summer semesters. It is recommended that candidates for admission submit their applications as early as possible. Though UMM has a ‘rolling APPLICATION PROCEDURE admissions’ program, the early applicant is more assured of consideration for available financial aid. NEW STUDENTS ADMISSION Graduating high school students are encouraged to To apply for admission to UMM, an applicant apply for admission during the fall of their senior should: year. 1. Complete the University of Maine System The Admissions Office invites prospective application form on-line at students to visit the campus to discuss their http://apply.maine.edu. A completed paper educational interests. Information about academic application may also be mailed to the programs and support services is provided, along Admissions Office, UMM, 116 O’Brien Ave., with the requirements and procedures for admission. Machias, ME 04654 with a $40 non-refundable An interview and a tour of the campus facilities can fee (check payable to the University of Maine at be arranged. Prospective students are encouraged to Machias). contact the Admissions Office, O’Brien House, 207- 2. Have their high school guidance counselor or 255-1318 or toll free 1-888-468-6866. principal forward directly to the UMM Admissions Office, records of secondary grades, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS recommendations, and available test results. An applicant who has been out of school for several A candidate for admission to UMM must be a years may also submit additional information graduate of, or will have graduated from, a secondary and/or qualifications derived from such school, or must have passed a state secondary school experiences as work or the military for equivalency examination (GED). The University assessment. recommends a college-preparatory high school 3. Have the official results of the College Board’s program as appropriate preparation for the demands Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American of all baccalaureate programs. Although the quality College Testing Program (ACT) forwarded of work performed is more important than the directly to the UMM Admissions Office. distribution of high school units of credit, the 4. Plan for a campus visit, if at all possible, as part following are required: of the application process. Applicants may call or write the Admissions Office for an • English 4 units appointment at any time, 207-255-1318 or toll- • math (including algebra) 3 units free 1-888-468-6866. • science (with lab) 2 units • social science/history 2 units TRANSFER STUDENTS ADMISSION A course in the use of computers, such as Qualified transfer students are accepted for keyboarding, is also strongly recommended, as well admission into the fall, spring, and summer as the following: semesters. A transfer applicant must: 1. Complete the University of Maine • fine arts or foreign language 2 units System application form on-line at • electives 3 units http://apply.maine.edu. A completed paper For recent high school graduates, the scores of application may also be mailed to the the College Board’s Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Admissions Office, UMM, 116 O’Brien Ave., or the American College Testing (ACT) program’s Machias, ME 04654 with a $40 non-refundable tests are encouraged. fee (check payable to the University of Maine at Applicants to Business & Entrepreneurial Machias). Studies or associate degree programs in Business 2. Provide official transcripts, with evidence of Technology who have had mixed or business good standing, from all previously attended University of Maine at Machias 2014-2016 Catalog 4 institutions, including high school. All a Foreign Language 1 (TOEFL) sent directly to credentials must be sent directly from the the UMM Admissions Office from the agency institution(s) attended to the UMM Admissions administering the test (submit only one of the Office.* The applicant may be asked to provide tests). Successful scores on the TOEFL should UMM with catalog course descriptions from be 500 or higher on the paper-based exam, or institutions previously attended. 173 or higher on the computer-based exam. In 3. Applicants are not normally considered for lieu of those exams, successful completion of admission to UMM following their dismissal level 109 at any FLS Language center may be from another institution. Pursuant to University used to demonstrate English proficiency. of Maine System policy, a student who has been 4. Students whose highest level of education is at academically suspended or dismissed from the secondary level may consider submitting another institution in the University of Maine secondary school transcripts to a foreign System should include on the admissions credentialing agency, requesting a document-by- application clear and convincing reasons why his document evaluation. This is especially or her chances for academic success will be encouraged for students who intend to participate favorable at the new institution. It will be in intercollegiate athletics and for students who UMM’s decision whether or not to admit the have completed the equivalent of advanced student. placement courses at the secondary level. A student who has been suspended or 5. Provide the UMM Admissions Office financial dismissed from another institution of the documentation indicating that they have the University of Maine System for disciplinary resources to cover non-resident tuition, room and reasons shall not be admitted as a matriculated board, and other expenses (contact the student by the same or another institution until admissions office for the specific amount or with the conditions established for termination of that any questions). suspension have been met. 6. Plan a campus visit, if at all possible, as part of the application process. Applicants may call or * Students who have previously attended other UMS write the Admissions Office for an appointment institutions do not need to request transcripts. at any time, 207-255-1318 or toll-free 1-888-