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The online Associate of Arts in General Studies is a liberal arts degree from the University of Maine at Fort Kent.  This degree in liberal arts is designed for students who do not know what their educational goals are but who want to get started in a structured program.  Students complete a variety of general education courses that expose them to a large variety of disciplines, helping them determine which direction they may want to head for their degrees.  In addition, you will select electives in areas of your choice that can be used to pursue specific interests or to use toward baccalaureate degrees. 

Concentrations for this liberal arts degree include:

• Accounting
• Behavioral Science
• Business Management
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice

The online Bachelor of Arts and Sciences program is a liberal arts degree from the University of Maine at Fort Kent which offers students the ultimate in flexibility.  This degree in liberal arts is designed to meet unique students objectives without forcing them to choose specific majors.  Instead they are allowed to complete the courses that meet their interests and goals in a more general program of study that leads to a baccalaureate degree.  You will gain a strong liberal arts degree curriculum that prepares you to enter a degree program at some point if you want to but also has the freedom of graduating without a specified major or minor.

A concentration is available in Allied Health.

The online AS in Information Security program is designed to help students develop a clearer and deeper understanding of both the security management and technical components of information security. Graduates may pursue a variety of careers including computer security specialist, information security administrator, information security program director, and more.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Information Security program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to prevent, mitigate and respond to threats to information security. Coursework covers basic information security concepts, current issues, and approaches to information security.

The online Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice prepares students to enter criminal justice careers. Students gain a working knowledge of courts, corrections, criminal law, prosecution, defense, statistics, and more. More law enforcement agencies are requiring some college credit in order to apply for positions. This associate’s degree program contains valuable information that is relevant to the modern criminal justice system.

Courses include, but are not limited to:

• Criminology
• Constitutional Law
• Principles of Investigations

Career opportunities for graduates include jobs in security, forensics, law enforcement, loss prevention management, civil and criminal courts, probation, and more. Students benefit from experienced faculty and engaging classroom discussions. Graduates are prepared to succeed in criminal justice careers.

Healthcare Management is a highly demanded field of study, and the University of Maine – Fort Kent offers an undergraduate certificate in Healthcare Management for those looking to prepare for the field but not seeking a full degree. The curriculum was designed to provide a broad understanding of the field – covering HR management, financial management, leadership, and customer service. Those aspects are crucial to transfer over into a degree program or any career in healthcare management.

The online RN to BSN degree completion program from the University of Maine at Fort Kent is designed to provide registered nurses with the expanded education and skills required to advance in their careers. Core learning outcomes of the curriculum include:

• ​Professionalism
• ​Leadership
• Patient-Centered Care
• ​Evidence-Based Practice
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• ​Communication
• Systems-Based Practice
• Informatics and Technology
• Safety
• Quality Improvement
• ​Geriatrics