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The Honors Program at the University of Maine at Augusta offers those students who have demonstrated intellectual potential and personal commitment an enriched academic experience. Not only will studies at UMA be enhanced socially and intellectually, but the Honors student will be better prepared to continue his or her advanced studies and bring academic talents and abilities to the attention of prospective employers.
The Honors Program is not a separate degree program, but is designed to augment the course work required for a degree. In most cases, honors courses can be substituted for required or elective credits.
Any student, upon recommendation of the Director of the Honors Program, may register for an Honors course without being formally admitted into the program. However, to graduate from the program with honors designation, a student must meet the specific requirements of the Honors Program.
The requirements of the Honors Program are flexible to meet the needs of our students - whether part-time, full-time, traditional, or non-traditional.
Participants in the Honors Program are eligible for Honors Program Scholarships, either as entering degree students or as continuing students.
- Associate Degree Honors Program
- Bachelor's Degree Honors Program
- Blackboard
- Honors Program Student Association fundraisers
- Honors Program application form (PDF document)
- Honors Program recommendation form (PDF document)
- Honors Program course completion form (PDF document)
- Honors Program course proposal form (PDF document)
- Honors Program public service record (PDF document)
Why consider the Honors Program?
- To become an independent learner
- To work closely with faculty mentors
- To study topics with greater depth and breadth
- To experience a stimulating atmosphere of intellectual exchange
- To enhance preparation for further education (graduate, professional, etc.)
- To participate in scholarly activities (UMS Honors Weekend, The UMA Scholar, National Collegiate Honors Council, Northeast Region of NCHC)
- To develop and improve leadership skills
For application materials or additional information, contact:
Dr. Jon A. Schlenker
Director of the Honors Program
The University of Maine at Augusta
46 University Drive
Augusta, Maine 04330
Telephone (207) 621-3262
To contact the HPSA officers, e-mail at umahpsa@maine.edu
Comments from Honors Program Graduates
"The Honors Program enabled me to exceed academic expectations; reach new heights in leadership; and grow closer to faculty, peers, and staff, whose positive influence will stay with me always."
Patricia Friedman
MBA candidate
"I found it stimulating to be around people with goals similar to mine. The opportunities for camaraderie and networking abound."
Lou Flori
UM Law School
"The Honors Program allowed the graduate school to see that I was a student serious about my education."
Laura Church
Boston University
School of Theology
"Working with other motivated students in quality honors courses has been a highlight of my UMA experience."
Amy Peterson
University of Vermont
Graduate School
Honors Program Admission Requirements
| APPLICANT | CRITERIA |
|---|---|
| HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE |
Have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Rank in the top 25% of the high school graduating class. AND Test into college-level courses based on college placement tests (unless waived). |
| UMA STUDENT |
Have a minimum U.M.A. G.P.A. of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Have accumulated at least 12 U.M.A. credit hours. Complete U.M.A.’s Placement Tests in reading, mathematics, and writing (unless waived). |
| TRANSFER STUDENT |
Have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale from the transferring institution. Have a minimum of 12 transfer credit hours. |
All applicants must complete an Application for Admission Form and submit three (3) letters of reference, at least two of which must be from current or former teachers.
OPTIONAL: Include a letter explaining any special circumstances the applicant would like the Honors Council to take under consideration.
Honors Courses
Courses above the introductory level may be taken as honors courses. For those courses approved as honors courses for the fall 2008 semester, please check the Honors Program Website (http://www.uma.edu/honors.html) or contact the UMA Honors Program office for details (207.621.3295). When registering, use the course number listed in the Spring 2009 course guide. After registration, contact the Registrar's Office and request Honors designation for chosen course.
| Designation | Title | Instructor | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 322 | Biochemistry | Bennett | Th 4:00pm-6:45pm |
| BUA 459(ITV) | Seminar in Strategy and Policy Planning | McAleer | W 7:00pm-9:45pm |
| CIS 460 | Computers and Culture | Szakas | T 10:00am-12:45pm |
| ENG 317W | Professional Writing | Schneider | T 1:00pm-3:45pm |
| ENG 317W(ITV) | Professional Writing | Schneider | F 10:00am-12:45pm |
| ENG 317W | Professional Writing (Bangor) | Pincus | TTh 1:00pm-2:20pm |
| ENG 317W | Professional Writing (Bangor) | Retzlaff | W 4:00pm-6:45pm |
| ENG 317W | Professional Writing (Bath/Brunswick) | Leo | T 10:00am-12:45pm |
| ENG 317W | Professional Writing (Rockland) | Vail | Th 4:00pm-6:45pm |
| ENG 317W | Professional Writing (Rumford/Mexico) | Baldridge | M 1:00pm-3:45pm |
| ENG 331W(WEB) | African-American Literature | Ruddy | |
| ENG 343W(WEB) | New Novels: Many Cultures, Many Voices | Kurth | |
| ENG 351W | Creative Writing | Taylor | W 1:00pm-3:45pm |
| ENG 351W | Creative Writing (Bangor) | staff | Th 4:00pm-6:45pm |
| ENG 375(WEB) | Contemporary Latin American Literature | Taylor | |
| ENG 377 | Renaissance Literature | Kellerman | W 4:00pm-6:45pm |
| ENG 389(VC) | Maya Angelou | Hentges | M 10:00am-12:45pm |
| ENG 417W(WEB) | Document Design and Presentation | Kurth | |
| ENG 452W | Creative Writing II | Taylor | W 1:00pm-3:45pm |
| ENG 460 | Selected Authors: Jane Austen | Rubinson | T 1:00pm-3:45pm |
| HON 300W(VC) | Critical Thinking & Writing | Schlenker | W 10:00am-12:45pm |
| HON 401 | Leadership Seminar | Fraser | W 4:00pm-6:45pm |
| HUM 389(VC) | Topics: Maya Angelou | Hentges | M 10:00am-12:45pm |
| HUS 233(ITV) | Sexual Abuse and Trauma | Dunlap | W 7:00pm-9:45pm |
| HUS 349 | Supervision in Human Services (Bangor) | Long | W 1:00pm-3:45pm |
| JUS 363(WEB) | Comparative International Justice Issues | Davitt | |
| MUS 204 | Intermediate Music Theory Lecture II | Lombardi | MW 8:30am-9:50am |
| MUS 222 | Arranging II | Lombardi | MW 10:00am-11:20am |
| PHI 250(ITV) | Ethics | Fahy | T 10:00am-12:45pm |
| POS 358 | Public Opinion | Nickerson | Th 4:00pm-6:45pm |
| POS 361(WEB) | Human Resource Management | Butler | |
| PSY 232(ITV) | Crisis Counseling | Lemay | W 4:00pm-6:45pm |
| PSY 302 | Psychology of Childhood | Ellis | T 9:00am-11:45am |
| PSY 308(ITV) | Human Development | Ellis | W 1:00pm-3:45pm |
| PSY 309(WEB) | Psychology of Adulthood | Six | |
| PSY 330(ITV) | Interviewing and Counseling | Lemay | W 10:00am-12:45pm |
| PSY 330(WEB) | Interviewing and Counseling | Grunder | |
| PSY 345(ITV) | Problems and Interventions in Childhood | Clark | M 1:00pm-3:45pm |
| PSY 400(ITV) | Abnormal Psychology | Elliott | W 10:00am-12:45pm |
| SSC 317 | Leadership Seminar | Fraser | W 4:00pm-6:45pm |
| SSC 318(WEB) | Adolescence, Substance Abuse & Criminality | Watkins | |
| SSC 320 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | Six | M 1:00pm-3:45pm |
| SSC 320 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | Six | M 9:00am-11:45am |
| SSC 450(ITV) | Conflict Resolution | Walton | T 1:00pm-3:45pm |
| SOC 315(WEB) | Sociology of Deviance | Schlenker | |
| SOC 360 | Sociology of the Family | Gamache | Th 1:00pm-3:45pm |
| WST 389(VC) | Topics in Women’s Studies: Maya Angelou | Hentges | M 10:00am-12:45pm |