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Degrees Offered

Undergraduate Level Certificates Offered

Graduate Level Certificates Offered

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Mental Health and Human Services Program will be able to:

  • Apply the current evidence-based practices to work in the behavioral health and human services fields,
  • Apply, implement and provide community support, case management, crisis services, and psychosocial rehabilitation,
  • Apply the appropriate use of information for assessment, planning and documenting to meet the needs of service delivery,
  • Apply appropriate interviewing and counseling techniques, supportive interventions, and evaluate related outcomes,
  • Collaborate effectively within teams in a variety of settings, and
  • Perform in accordance with ethical practice guidelines.

Demographic Information

UMA Student Body (2024-2025): 5,735

MHHS Total Students: 467

MHHS Bachelors + Post Bac: 362

MHHS Associates Degree: 58

Grad Certificate Sub Use Disorders (GCSUD): 14

Full-Time Equivalent Students, Undergraduate (All UMA): 2,305

Fall 2024 UMA Student Profiles

Comparison CategoryUMA Student Profile (N=4412)MHHS BS Student Profile (N=288)MHHS AS Student Profile (N=51)
Gender65% Female 35% Male87% Female 13% Male77% Female 23% Male
Race78% White
17% Minority
5% Unknown		85% White
13% Minority
2% Unknown		88% White
13% Minority
0% Unknown
Average Age273436
Age Range30% <18 years old
26% 18-24 years old
44% 25+ years old		0%<18 years old
23% 18-24 years old
77% 25+ years old		0% <18 years old
13% 18-24 years old
88% 25+ years old
Veteran/Active Military 5% self-identified 6% self-identified0% self-identified
Residency92% In-state
7% Out of State
1% International		96% In-state
4% Out of State
0% International		100% In-state
0% Out of State
0% International
Enrollment Status72% part-time
28% full-time		52% part-time
48% full-time		77% part-time
23% full-time

Fall 2024 Student Profiles

Comparison CategoryUMA Student Profile (N=5735)MHHS BS Student Profile (N=362)MHHS AS Student Profile (N=58)MHHS Grad Cert (N=10)
First Generation38%74%74%—
Financial Aid Recipient43%86%88%—
Pell Grant Recipient28%69%64%—
Enrollment32% First-Time
50% Transfer Students
15% Readmit Students		20% First-Time
54% Transfer Students
25% Readmit Students		20% First-Time
47% Transfer Students
33% Readmit Students		100% Graduate Admit

Data reflects Fall 2024 – Spring 2025, compiled by L.M. and summarized by W.S. in March, 2025.

Admissions & Enrollment Trends

MHHS Program Total New Undergraduate Admissions

Combined Summer + Fall + Spring for each AY

mhhs program total new undergraduate admissions combined summer fall spring for each ay

MHHS Associate’s Degree Enrollment – Fall

mhhs associates degree enrollment fall ay20 ay24

MHHS Bachelor’s Degree Enrollment AY 20 – AY 24

All Bachelor’s Concentrations + Post Baccalaureate

total bachelors students enrolled by semester

MHHS Undergraduate Certificate Enrollments

Fall AY 20 – AY 24

mhrt c and sart certificate enrollment fall

MHHS Graduate Certificate Enrollments from Program Start

Fall 2020 (AY21) – Spring 2024 (AY24)

A bar chart titled "Graduate Certificate in Substance Use Disorders Enrollment" displays enrollment numbers for the program from Academic Year (AY) 21 to AY 24. The vertical axis represents the number of students enrolled, ranging up to 15, while the horizontal axis lists the academic years. In AY 21, enrollment was at 14 students. This decreased to 12 students in AY 22, followed by a further decline to 10 students in AY 23. By AY 24, enrollment had dropped to 7 students. A red trendline slopes downward, indicating a steady decline in enrollment over the four-year period.

Student Retention

New Admissions Student Retention by Term (Fall 2020 – Fall 2023) by Bachelors Degree

Data describes student retention. This means that a new student who started in the UMA Mental Health and Human Services degree program returned during subsequent semesters to continue their education. The data only includes students who were new admissions. It does not include readmissions. Retention is tracked from fall admission to if they returned in the spring semester. It is also tracked to see if that student returned the following fall semester (1 year retention) and two fall semesters later (2 year retention). 

In the fall semester 2020 the UMA Mental Health and Human Services (MHHS) Program admitted ninety-four (94) new students to the Bachelors of Science in MHHS (BS MHHS) degree program. In the spring semester 2021, seventy-seven (77) of those students returned to UMA (82% retention rate). After one year, fifty-five (55) students returned in fall 2021 to UMA (59% retention rate). After two years, forty-six (46) students returned in fall 2022 to UMA (49% retention rate). 

In the fall semester 2021 the UMA Mental Health and Human Services (MHHS) Program admitted ninety-eight (98) new students to the Bachelors of Science in MHHS (BS MHHS) degree program. In the spring semester 2022, eighty-two (82) of those students returned to UMA (84% retention rate). After one year, fifty-nine (59) students returned in fall 2022 to UMA (60% retention rate). After two years, fifty-three (53) students returned in fall 2023 to UMA (54% retention rate). 

In the fall semester 2022 the UMA Mental Health and Human Services (MHHS) Program admitted eighty-three (83) new students to the Bachelors of Science in MHHS (BS MHHS) degree program. In the spring semester of 2023, sixty-two (62) of those students returned to UMA (75% retention rate). After one year in the fall semester 2023, fifty (50) students returned to UMA (60% retention rate). After two years, thirty-seven (37) students returned in fall 2024 to UMA (45% retention rate). 

In the fall semester 2023 the UMA Mental Health and Human Services (MHHS) Program admitted eighty-four (84) new students to the Bachelors of Science in MHHS (BS MHHS) degree program. In the spring semester 2024, sixty-five (65) of those students returned to UMA (77% retention rate). After one year, in fall 2024, fifty-three (53) students returned to UMA (63% retention rate). There is no data available yet for two year retention for fall semester 2025.

Student Outcomes: Degree Completions

Over the past five academic years, the MHHS program has celebrated the achievements of over 450 graduates across associate’s, bachelor’s, certificate, and graduate certificate levels. These numbers highlight both the breadth of opportunities within the program and the consistent success of our students.

  • Associate’s Degree in MHHS: 35 completions (2020–2025)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in MHHS (including Post-Baccalaureate): 269 completions (2020–2025)
  • Graduate Certificate in Substance Use Disorders: 27 completions since 2021
  • Undergraduate Certificates: 92 completions combined

These steady outcomes show that the MHHS program provides multiple pathways for students to achieve their academic and professional goals, whether they are beginning with an undergraduate certificate or an associate’s, continuing on to a bachelor’s, or advancing with specialized certificates.

Program of Completion2020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25Total
A.S. in MHHS7748935
B.S. in MHHS6249406048259
B.S. in MHHS – PB2223110
Cert – Child and Youth Care1331–8
Cert – Human Services––––11
Cert – MH Rehab T/C8487431
Cert – Sub Abuse Reh Tech1015971152
DMJ – SART Certificate1––––1
Grad Cert – Substance Use Disorders–1057527
Minor in Addiction Studies3615318
Minor in Early Childhood Services–413–8
Minor in Geriatric Human Services3––137
Minor in Grief Loss and Trauma13–––4
Minor in Human Services4446523
Total1021077710890484

Alumni Outcomes and Program Impact

To evaluate how well the Bachelor of Science in Mental Health and Human Services (MHHS) prepares students for professional success, the program conducted alumni surveys in Spring 2024 (30 respondents) and Spring 2025 (12 respondents). While we recognize that the number of respondents is limited and does not yet provide a statistically significant sample, these early results offer valuable insights into the paths our graduates are pursuing.

  • BriefcaseEmployment: The majority of graduates reported being employed since graduation, with 90% employed in 2024 and 92% in 2025. Of those, 74% were employed directly in human services, most in full-time roles.
  • SchoolContinuing Education: Many graduates are continuing their education, with 37% of 2024 respondents and 42% of 2025 respondents attending graduate school.
  • Certificate SealLicensure & Certification: Alumni reported earning professional credentials including the MHRT/C, LADC, LSX, and CADC, demonstrating that graduates are advancing into licensed and certified roles within the field.
  • HandshakeProgram Value: Among employed alumni, 75–76% stated that their BS in MHHS degree directly helped them secure employment.

Together, these findings highlight how MHHS graduates are applying their education in meaningful ways—through employment, graduate study, and professional credentialing. As we continue to collect additional data, these results will guide ongoing program improvements and demonstrate our graduates’ success in the workforce and beyond.

Data in these reports was compiled by UMA OIRA Team and Dr. W. St. Pierre 09/09/2025

Advisory Board

The purpose of the MHHS program Advisory Board is to be the “ears and eyes” in the field, to welcome professional wisdom for program enhancements, to bridge the gap between academia and workforce development, to advise on program development, and to participate in the accreditation process.

Advisory Board Members

  • Lisa Bullard DHHS Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS) – Recruiter for DHHS/OCFS
  • Karen Dow Sweetser – Manager of Volunteer Services and Internships
  • Dr. Deborah Drew Husson University-Director of Graduate Programs in Counseling
  • Jacke Hicks Current UMA Mental Health and Human Services Bachelor’s degree
  • Amanda Kinsey Capital Clubhouse-Director – Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH)
  • Dr. Kim Lane UMA Professor of Mental Health & Human Services
  • Lisa Martin Human Resources Manager – WINGS
  • Nora Morse Director of Best Practices – Spurwink
  • Dr. Wendy St. Pierre UMA Associate Professor of Mental Health and Human Services & Academic Coordinator
  • Elizabeth Wright Director of Youth Education NAMI – Maine, UMA MHHS Alumni

Updated January 31, 2025