University of Maine at Augusta
Academics
- Graduation Rate19%
- Majors Available54
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate62%
AP Credit Policy
The Advanced Placement Program (AP) sponsored by the College Board offers secondary school students the opportunity to participate in challenging college-level course work while still in high school. UMA recognizes specific AP grades enabling students to receive credit for their achievement
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 112 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ARH 105 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 110 |
| 4 | 8 | BIO 110/1xx | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MAT 125 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 6 | MAT 125 & 126 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHY 115 |
| 4 | 8 | CHY 115 & 116 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 6 | CIS 210 & 215 |
| 3 | 3 | CIS 210 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CIS 101 |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | 3 | ENG 101 & 102 |
| 3 | 3 | ENG 101 | |
| 4 | 3 | ENG 101 or 102 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | 3 | ENG 101 & 102 |
| 4 | 3 | ENG 101 or 102 | |
| 3 | 3 | ENG 101 | |
| European History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | FRE 101 |
| 4 | 6 | FRE 101 & 102 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | GER 101 |
| 4 | 6 | GER 101 & 102 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 201 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 202 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 100 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | SPA 101 |
| 4 | 8 | SPA 101 & 102 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 115 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POS 101 |
| United States History | 5 | 6 | HTY 103 & 104 |
| 3 | 3 | HTY 103 | |
| 4 | 3 | HTY 103 or 104 | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | 6 | HTY 105 & 106 |
| 3 | 3 | HTY 105 | |
| 4 | 3 | HTY 105 or 106 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Architecture
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computational Science
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
D
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dispute Resolution
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
F
- Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Flight Instructor
- Forensic Science and Technology
- French Language and Literature
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human Services, General
I
- Information Technology
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library and Archives Assisting
- Library and Information Science
M
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
P
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Public Administration
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
T
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
V
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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