The University of Maine at Fort Kent offers a number of degree programs that are available completely through distance education technology. You may also transfer a number of credits from an outside institution, in order to complete you UMFK degree.
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The University of Maine at Fort Kent offers the RN-to-BSN program via online distance education. This program is designed for students who are already licensed as RN's and are seeking a BSN degree. With its rural nursing focus, the RN-to-BSN program at UMFK offers a unique perspective to students. The RN-to-BSN program is designed to prepare professional nurses to meet evolving health care needs of individuals, families, and communities within a complex society.
The program consists of core nursing courses, and as general education courses. Students are required to speak with their advisor for scheduling, and course and program planning prior to registering for courses. For more information, visit the Nursing Program website.
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
You are able to complete your Criminal Justice program completely online. All of our core CRJ courses, many electives and a variety of our General Education requirements are now online. You are also able to transfer in credits from on-campus or ITV courses taken at other institutions.
This program is no different from the more traditional campus based degree. Students must still meet the requirements and must follow all policies, requirements and procedures as stated in the UMFK catalog and any applicable Academic Affairs policies. Click here for more information.
Certificate of Study in Criminal Justice
This Certificate of Study is offered by the University's Office of Academic Outreach, in cooperation with the Criminal Justice program. The CSCJ offers you college level preparation and coursework in the criminal justice and law enforcement fields. It serve as an excellent credential for entry level positions and is appropriate preparation for entry into the UMFK two-year Criminal Justice and four-year Rural Public Safety Administration programs. Our courses are taught by experienced faculty as well as practicing law enforcement and public safety/management professionals. All courses are also fully approved by the University of Maine at Fort Kent, an accredited institution of higher education. Many of these courses are available online or via ITV. Possession of the CSCJ does not mean automatic acceptance into a specific UMFK degree program or to the University in general. Click here for details.
Special Education Teacher Certification
In order to provide an opportunity for existing teachers, students who are training to become teachers, and others interested in becoming state-certified in Special Education, a program of courses is being offered beginning in Fall 2004. Through a collaborative agreement between the UM-Fort Kent, UM-Machias, and UM-Presque Isle campuses twelve courses will be offered which lead to the Teacher-Disabled Students (K-8) endorsement. All courses are delivered via distance education technology. Each semester, one or more of these courses will be offered. All courses will be offered within the next three years. Click here for more information.
Bachelor of University Studies
Not sure what you want to study? The Bachelor of University Studies (BUS) gives you the flexibility to explore at your own pace, and discover what interests you. You are not required to complete a specific major, although you must complete 120 semester hours of credit. Because our distance education offerings are varied, they are well suited to the BUS student. Maybe you'll take an anthropology course this semester and perhaps literature and criminal justice courses next time. Our strong liberal arts curriculum also prepares you for entering into a degree program at some point, if that interests you. For more information, visit the Bachelor of University Studies website.