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General Studies

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About the Program

The Associate of Arts in General Studies (AA) is a two-year program emphasizing the development of general knowledge for students preparing for a variety of careers.

You have the option of pairing your degree with a minor or with one of several concentrations.

Program Details

The Associate of Arts in General Studies (AA) is a two-year program emphasizing the development of general knowledge for students preparing for a variety of careers.

Concentrations

Customize your general studies program to match your career goals with one of these concentrations.

Behavioral Science

Prepare for a career in helping others.

Behavioral Science

Business

Acquire a broad base from learning from which to leap!

Business Management

Computer Science

Dabble in computer science to diversify yourself to employers.

Computer Science

Conservation Law Enforcement

Protect your community!

Conservation Law

Criminal Justice

Protect justice and equality.

Criminal Justice

General Studies

Pursue specific interests.

General Studies

Human Services

Prepare for a career in caring for others.

Human Services

Diverse Experience

27 countries represented on campus

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Career Focused Concentrations

Acadia Federal Credit Union

An example of where our graduates work today

General Studies Spotlight

Meet the faculty and students who make this program so successful.

Faculty

Krishna Kaphle

Associate Professor of Mathematics

Dr. Krishna Kaphle has been teaching college-level mathematics and statistics for over 20 years. He …

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Faculty

Paul Buck

Professor of History and Education

Paul Buck is located at 120 Powell Hall. You may contact Paul by phone at …

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Faculty

Scott Brickman

Professor of Music and Education

Dr. Brickman has been composing original music for decades and regularly has his pieces performed …

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Faculty

Geraldine Cannon Becker

Professor of English and Creative Writing

Geraldine Cannon Becker has been teaching at UMFK since 2004. Geraldine earned her BA in …

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Faculty

Joseph E. Becker

Professor of English, Program Coordinator/Lead Faculty, and UMFK English Program

Dr. Joseph Becker, Ph.D., Comparative Literature, University of Arkansas 2002; M.A., Comparative Literature, University of …

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Next Steps

Tell us about yourself to learn more about the benefits of earning your degree at UMFK.

Arts and Sciences

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About the Program

As an Arts & Sciences student at UMFK, you’ll benefit from small classes, supportive faculty, and hands-on learning as you prepare for the career you want! Opportunities to create your own minor and experience classes that you prefer make this degree program perfect for the self-starter!

You have the option of pairing your degree with a minor or with one of our three concentrations.

Arts and Science Program

Dive deeper into UMFK’s Bachelor of Arts and Science program.

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Arctic Studies Certificate

Earn a certificate in Arctic Studies.

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Concentrations

Customize your arts and sciences degree to match your career goals with one of these concentrations.

Allied Health

Prepare for a career in healthcare administration and more.

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General Studies

Broaden your horizons with a concentration in general studies!

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Self-Designed

Customize your studies to what you are passionate about.

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Minors

Pursue a minor to gain additional specialized skills to attract an employer or pursue an area of interest.

Arctic Studies

Learn about the economics, business, governance, environment, culture, and sustainability of the Arctic.

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English

Develop communication and analytical skills; broaden you knowledge of literature, writing, or editing as a complement to your major.

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Self-Design

Create you own minor by selecting courses around a broad theme or question. You will work on original research or a creative work.

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Graduation Requirements

  1. Completion of 120 semester hours of credit.
  2. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
  3. Completion of at least 45 semester hours of upper level credits (course numbers 300 and above) and in each of which the student shall have earned the grade of “C” or better.
  4. Completion of General Education Requirements
  5. At least 30 semester hours must be completed at the University of Maine at Fort Kent or through UMFK programs.

First Mile

Mile Marker for US ROUTE 1. US Route 1 is 2,369 miles long. The northern terminus begins in Fort Kent, Maine and ends in Key West, Florida

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Faculty to student ratio

French and English

UMFK is a bilingual campus.

Arts and Sciences Spotlight

Meet the faculty who make this program so successful.

Faculty

Geraldine Cannon Becker

Professor of English and Creative Writing

Geraldine Cannon Becker has been teaching at UMFK since 2004. Geraldine earned her BA in …

Read More
Faculty

Joseph E. Becker

Professor of English, Program Coordinator/Lead Faculty, and UMFK English Program

Dr. Joseph Becker, Ph.D., Comparative Literature, University of Arkansas 2002; M.A., Comparative Literature, University of …

Read More
Faculty

Scott Brickman

Professor of Music and Education

Dr. Brickman has been composing original music for decades and regularly has his pieces performed …

Read More
Faculty

Paul Buck

Professor of History and Education

Paul Buck is located at 120 Powell Hall. You may contact Paul by phone at …

Read More
Faculty

Krishna Kaphle

Associate Professor of Mathematics

Dr. Krishna Kaphle has been teaching college-level mathematics and statistics for over 20 years. He …

Read More

Next Steps

Tell us about yourself to learn more about the benefits of earning your degree at UMFK.