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Degrees Offered
- Associate of Science in Mental Health & Human Services
- Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services (Concentrations: Mental Health & Human Services Generalist, Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation, Addiction Counseling, Child and Family Services)
- Post Baccalaureate of Science in Mental Health & Human Services
Undergraduate Level Certificates Offered
- Child & Youth Care Practitioner
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community
- Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Technician
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 Category | UMA Student Profile (N=4412) | MHHS BS Student Profile (N=288) | MHHS AS Student Profile (N=51) |
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Gender | 65% Female 35% Male | 87% Female 13% Male | 77% Female 23% Male |
Race | 78% White 17% Minority 5% Unknown | 85% White 13% Minority 2% Unknown | 88% White 13% Minority 0% Unknown |
Average Age | 27 | 34 | 36 |
Age Range | 30% <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-identified | 0% self-identified |
Residency | 92% 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 Status | 72% part-time 28% full-time | 52% part-time 48% full-time | 77% part-time 23% full-time |
Fall 2024 Student Profiles
Comparison Category | UMA Student Profile (N=5735) | MHHS BS Student Profile (N=362) | MHHS AS Student Profile (N=58) | MHHS Grad Cert (N=10) |
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First Generation | 38% | 74% | 74% | — |
Financial Aid Recipient | 43% | 86% | 88% | — |
Pell Grant Recipient | 28% | 69% | 64% | — |
Enrollment | 32% 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.
MHHS Program Total New Undergraduate Admissions
Combined Summer + Fall + Spring for each AY

MHHS Associate’s Degree Enrollment – Fall

MHHS Bachelor’s Degree Enrollment AY 20 – AY 24
All Bachelor’s Concentrations + Post Baccalaureate

MHHS Undergraduate Certificate Enrollments
Fall AY 20 – AY 24

MHHS Graduate Certificate Enrollments from Program Start
Fall 2020 (AY21) – Spring 2024 (AY24)

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