UMaine Bachelor of University Studies

is UMaine’s degree completion program for busy adults. Many adults who have some higher-education experience but no bachelor’s degree find that life circumstances or interests make a traditional major and/or on-campus study difficult. Often family, job, and other responsibilities do not allow for full-time study. For these students, the B.U.S. program provides an excellent opportunity to develop a program of study that encompasses their interests and makes maximum use of existing transfer credits. The program also available in a part-time, online format to accommodate the needs of working adults. curriculum can be totally self-designed, or students may select one of four existing tracks (24 credit hours). program offers the following track options:

Self-Designed Track
Labor Studies Track
Leadership Studies Track
Maine Studies Track

With its multiple track options, the B.U.S. program provides an opportunity both for students who would benefit from an individually-designed interdisciplinary program of study, as well as for students who would prefer a more prescribed curriculum. With a carefully designed course of study, the B.U.S. student may pursue a number of academic interests, thus ensuring a multidisciplinary education. This flexibility allows the student to prepare for a variety of career opportunities across many life situations.