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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.

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Business

Acquire a broad base from learning from which to leap!

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Computer Science

Dabble in computer science to diversify yourself to employers.

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Conservation Law Enforcement

Protect your community!

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Criminal Justice

Protect justice and equality.

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General Studies

Pursue specific interests.

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Human Services

Prepare for a career in caring for others.

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Diverse Experience

27 countries represented on campus

7

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

Associate 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.

Behavioral Science

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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.

Learn More

Business

Acquire a broad base from learning from which to leap!

Learn More

Computer Science

Dabble in computer science to diversify yourself to employers.

Learn More

Conservation Law Enforcement

Protect your community!

Learn More

Behavioral Science, General Studies

The Associate of Arts in General Studies concentration in Behavioral Science will provide you with a sound liberal arts foundation with the fundamentals of anthropology, psychology, and sociology.

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Human Services, General Studies

The Associate of Arts in General Studies concentration in Human Services will prepare you for work in the behavioral health field, meeting the requirements for certification as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician – Community (MHRT/C).

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Behavioral Science, Minor

The Behavioral Science minor will provide you with a foundation in behavioral health science that enables you to increase your understanding of individual and group behavior.

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Online Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Community (MHRT/C) Certificate

The MHRT/C certification prepares students to provide services to adults with serious mental illness. Many careers within the behavioral health field require the MHRT/C certification. The content and skills covered in the MHRT/C curriculum also transfer to other roles/populations in the behavioral health field.

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Employers who have hired our graduates in recent years include:

  • Maine Department of Health and Human Services
  • Northern Maine Medical Center
  • Life by Design
  • Aroostook Mental Health Center
  • Melmark
  • Northern Maine General
  • Northern Light Acadia Hospital
  • Aroostook County Action Program
  • Community Care
  • Madawaska School Department
  • Spurwink
UMFK Behavioral Science students at NMMC

Potential employers include:

  • Northern Lighthouse
  • Wings for Children and Families
  • Catholic Charities Maine
  • Maine Family Planning
  • Maine Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Child Development Services
  • Community Health and Counseling
  • Hope and Justice Project
  • Sweetser
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • TRIO Programs
  • University of Maine System

License and certification opportunities include:

  • Conditional Social Work License (LSWX)
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
  • Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Community Certification (MHRT/C)

Graduates have careers as:

  • Adult & Child Case Manager
  • Community Integration Specialist
  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Clinical Therapist/Counselor (Advanced Study)
  • Family Support Counselor
  • Crisis Counselor
  • TRIO Counselor
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Social Worker Academic Counselor/Advisor
  • Foster Care
  • Program Administration/Coordinator Advocate

Career outlook and earning potential

Bureau of Labor Statistics – Potential Occupations and Employment Outlook

Job CodeJob Title
21-1021.00Child, Family, and School Social Workers
33-9099.00Protective Service Workers, All Other
39-9041.00Residential Advisors
21-1011.00Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
21-1014.00Mental Health Counselors
21-1015.00Rehabilitation Counselors
21-1093.00Social and Human Service Assistants
21-1091.00Health Educators
21-1092.00Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
21-1094.00Community Health Workers
43-4061.00Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
21-1023.00Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Program Requirements

  • PSY 100: Introduction to Psychology
  • SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology
  • SOC 110: Introduction to Human Services & Community Mental Health
  • SSC 340: Research Methods
  • Upper Level Psychology Courses 12 credits

Required Support Courses and Additional Credits

  • SSC 241: Writing and Critical Analysis in the Social & Behavioral Sciences
  • MAT 351: Statistics I

18 Additional credits required through one of the following 3 options:

  1. Complete Behavioral Health MHRT-C Concentration
  2. Complete Substance Abuse Counseling Concentration
  3. Complete a Minor (other than Behavioral Science)

Diverse Experience

27 countries represented on campus

7

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 …

Read More
Faculty

Paul Buck

Associate Professor of History and Education

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

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

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

Next Steps

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