Minor: Maine Studies

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 18

GPA requirements to earn minor: Cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all Maine-related courses counting towards minor.

Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: A grade of “C” or better is required in all Maine-related courses counting towards minor.

Contact Information: Kreg Ettenger, Maine Studies Program Director, 112B South Stevens Hall, 207-581-1849, kreg.ettenger@maine.edu.

The minor in Maine Studies offer students the opportunity to investigate Maine’s cultural, historical, and physical landscapes. While of value to anyone interested in Maine’s place and people, the minor is especially useful for those who plan to work in Maine in fields such as education, tourism, social work, health care, business, and public policy. To complete the minor, students take a minimum of 18 credits in Maine related courses, including MES 101, Introduction to Maine Studies, and MES 201, The Maine Coast. A minimum of 12 credits hours must be University of Maine courses. Students may complete the minor through courses on campus or at a distance.

Students interested in the Maine Studies minor should contact the Maine Studies office 207-581-1840 or at email: kreg.ettenger@maine.edu

Required courses: (6 credits)

MES 101 - Introduction to Maine Studies Credits: 3
MES 201 - The Maine Coast Credits: 3

Electives: (12 credits)

ANT 422 - Folklore of Maine and The Maritime Provinces Credits: 3
ANT 425 - Recorded Interviewing Techniques and Methods Credits: 3
ANT 426 - Native American Folklore Credits: 3
ARH 361 - Topics in Art History Credits: 3 (Topic: Art, Maine, and a Sense of Place)
BIO 205 - Field Natural History of Maine Credits: 4
ENG 244 - Writers of Maine Credits: 3
ENG 429 - Topics in Literature and Language Credits: 3
ERS 102 - Environmental Geology Credits: 4
ERS 309 - Geology of Maine Credits: 3
FAS 101 - Introduction to Franco American Studies Credits: 3
FAS 240 - French Exploration and Settlement of Maine, 1604-1760 Credits: 3
FAS 329 - Topics in Franco American Studies Credits: 3
GEO 212 - Geography of Maine Credits: 3
HTY 210 - History of Maine Credits: 3
HTY 211 - Maine and the Sea Credits: 3
HTY 213 - History of the Maine Woods Credits: 3
HTY 222 - Maine Indian History in the Twentieth Century Credits: 3
MES 298 - Topics in Maine Studies Credits: 3
MES 301 - Rachel Carson, Maine, and the Environment Credits: 3
MES 350 - Maine Women Credits: 3
MES 398 - Intermediate Topics in Maine Studies Credits: 3
MES 498 - Advanced Topics in Maine Studies Credits: 1-3
NAS 102 - Introduction to Wabanaki Culture, History and Contemporary Issues Credits: 3
NAS 230 - Maine Indian History in the Twentieth Century Credits: 3
NAS 401 - Advanced Topics in Native American Studies Credits: 3
POS 203 - American State and Local Government Credits: 3
POS 362 - Maine Government Credits: 3

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