University of Southern Maine

Graduate Studies

Connecting You With Tomorrow

Whether you want to take a single course, complete a certificate, pursue a graduate degree, or maintain professional credentialing, we offer options to meet your needs.

New Graduate Certificates

Graduate Certificate in Public Health

This certificate, offered by the Health Policy and Management Program in the Muskie School of Public Service, provides individuals from diverse backgrounds with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in public health, health policy, community health, and epidemiology as well as offering students an opportunity to pursue interests in evaluation, planning, or quality.

Certificate of Graduate Study in Social Policy Analysis

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Social Policy Analysis, offered through the Muskie School of Public Service, is designed for social service professionals, children's advocates, teachers, justice system personnel, union and community organizers, policy analysts, policy makers, political activists, planners and others seeking a better understanding of the intersections between economics, social justice theory and social policy analysis.

Certificate of Graduate Study in Software Systems

The Graduate Certificate in Software Systems, offered by the Computer Science Department, provides courses focused in key contemporary software development technologies. Its chief anticipated audience is local computer professionals wishing to extend their expertise.

Certificate of Graduate Study in Youth with Moderate-to-Severe Disabilities

This certificate includes a set of courses especially designed for educators who are working with youth who have moderate-to-severe disabilities and would like to improve their skills and knowledge in working effectively with these youth. This concentration supports educators who work in both inclusionary and non-inclusionary settings.

  • Many degree programs and certificates have availability for non-matriculated students in the coming fall semester.
  • For information on applying to a certificate or degree program, please visit our Graduate Admissions site.
  • For a complete list of our graduate certificates and degree programs, please visit our Academic Programs page.
  • If you have additional questions, please call the Office of Graduate Admissions at 207-780-4386.

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