The College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) offers preparation for the undergraduate degrees of bachelor of arts and bachelor of science. CAS also offers master of science degrees in education and marine science, and post-master's Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership. CAS offers programs of study at both the University Campus and Westbrook College Campus.
College of Arts and Sciences Mission
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of New England is a coeducational college committed to academic excellence. We seek to help students find and fulfill their own unique potential. Through study and research in the arts and sciences, the faculty of the college challenge students to set and reach for higher intellectual and professional goals and to develop powers of critical assessment, analysis, expression, aesthetic sensibility, and independent thought. The faculty and administration of the college also endeavor to help students participate in shaping the culturally diverse and interdependent world in which they live. Curricular offerings give students the tools to face life challenges by enhancing their awareness of environmental, social, and global issues, and by fostering values that sustain healthy communities. Students are urged to pursue these objectives not only in their course work, but also through attendance at cultural events, participation in campus organizations and activities, and services to others.
Departments and Areas of Study
Department of Biological Sciences
Department of Business and Communication
Department of Creative and Fine Arts
Department of Chemistry and Physics
Department of Education
Department of English
Department of Environmental Studies
Department of Exercise and Sport Performance
Department of History
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
Department of Liberal Studies
Department of Mathematics
Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
The College of Health Professions
The College of Health Professions (CHP) offers associate and bachelor degrees through the Dental Hygiene, Nursing & Health Service Management and Occupational Therapy programs, master degrees through the Nurse Anesthesia, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, and Social Work programs, a doctor of physical therapy and certification in fields of addictions and gerontology. The College of Health Professions offers programs of study primarily on the Westbrook College Campus.
College of Health Professions Mission
The College of Health Professions provides students with dynamic educational experiences that emphasize an integrated and interdisciplinary perspective on health and healing, based on a comprehensive definition of health and well-being that incorporates biological, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions aimed at enhancing the quality of life for all members of society.
Departments and Areas of Study
Department of Dental Hygiene
Department of Health Sciences
Department of Nursing and Health Services Management
Department of Occupational Therapy
Department of Nurse Anesthesia
Department of Physician Assistant
Department of Physical Therapy
School of Social Work
The College of Pharmacy
The College of Pharmacy is located on the Westbrook College Campus and grants the Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.). The College will enroll the first class in the Fall of 2009 and grant the first doctoral degrees in the Spring of 2013. The College of Pharmacy strives to be a nationally recognized program in pharmacy education and pharmaceutical research.
College of Pharmacy Mission
The mission of the College is to provide a suitable environment for the teaching-learning process to effectively deliver a contemporary pharmacy curriculum designed to graduate competent practitioners for the state of Maine and the nation. Additionally, the College will establish and maintain an active and productive research enterprise for the discovery of new knowledge in the laboratory and in the patient care setting. The College will cultivate and nurture in its students the value and need for a commitment to life-long learning.
Departments and Areas of Study
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Department of Social & Administrative Sciences
The College of Osteopathic Medicine
The medical college of the University, known as the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM), prepares students to become osteopathic physicians. About two-thirds of recent graduates pursue careers in primary care. Graduates receive the doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) degree. UNECOM also offers a master's degree in public health (M.P.H.) and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Public Health. The Office of Continuing Medical Education is also a part of UNECOM.
College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission
The mission of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine is to provide for the education of osteopathic physicians and other health professionals. The college is dedicated to the improvement of life through education, research, and service, emphasizing health, healing, and primary care for the people of New England and the nation.
Departments and Areas of Study
Anatomy
Biochemistry and Nutrition
Family Medicine
Alzheimer's Geriatric Evaluation Service (AGES)
Division on Aging
Division of Community Health/Preventive Med.
Division of Medical Humanities
Internal Medicine
Microbiology and Immunology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Pathology
Pediatrics
Pharmacology
Physiology
Radiology
Surgery
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2008-2009 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2008.
The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.