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 programs of study are on the Biddeford 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. Through study and research in the arts and sciences, the faculty of the College challenges 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 seek to help students find and fulfill their unique potential and 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 in their coursework, through attendance of cultural events, participation in campus organizations, activities, and services to others.

Schools and Areas of Study

• School of Arts and Humanities
• School of Biological Sciences
• School of Criminology, Society, and Politics
• School of Education
• School of Mathematics and Data Science
• School of Marine and Environmental Programs
• School of Molecular and Physical Sciences
• School of Psychology and Brain Science

College of Business

Mission

The College of Business at the University of New England (UNE) is a caring and collaborative community that offers a student- centered and technology-driven education. Emphasizing experiential learning, our ecosystem equips graduates with essential skills and knowledge for successful careers through industry-focused programs that promote innovation, teamwork, ethical leadership, a global perspective, and social responsibility.

Values

The College of Business is highly reflective of a group of faculty and professional staff who seek a culture of innovation that is both student centric and experientially focused. These values align with those of UNE and were developed to be an essential part of our culture. Thus, the College of Business 'strives’ to live up to the following values which build upon the foundation of UNE’s values:

• Student-centered in all our actions
• Technology-driven in all our activities
• Respect for our community
• Innovation in our decision making
• Versatile, inclusive, and open in how we operate
• Empathy for our faculty and professional staff teammates
• Stewardship for our environment

Areas of Study

• Undergraduate
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Marine Entrepreneurship
  • Marketing
  • Outdoor Business Innovation
  • Sport Leadership & Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Sustainable Business Innovation
• Graduate
  • Business Administration (MBA)

Westbrook College of Health Professions

The Westbrook College of Health Professions (WCHP) offers programs ranging from baccalaureate to clinical doctoral. Undergraduate education in WCHP occurs on the residential Biddeford campus. The exceptions are the dental hygiene and nursing majors, where students spend the first two years on the Biddeford campus followed by the junior and senior years in Portland. The athletic training program is fully delivered on the Biddeford campus. All remaining graduate programs of study are located on the Portland campus.

Westbrook College of Health Professions Mission

The Westbrook College of Health Professions educates a dynamic, collaborative workforce responsive to the evolving needs of society, thus advancing the health and well-being of all people.

Areas of Study

• Exercise Science
• Athletic Training
• Dental Hygiene
• Nurse Anesthesia
• Nursing
• Nutrition
• Occupational Studies
• Occupational Therapy
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant
• Public Health
• Social Work

College of Osteopathic Medicine

The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNE COM) grants the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (D.O.) and the Masters in Clinical Anatomy (M.S.) and holds the distinction of being Maine's only medical school.

Guided by the tenets of Osteopathic Medicine, we prepare our medical students to become skilled, caring , and successful osteopathic physicians. Our integrated curriculum provides varied learning experiences to help students develop the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to become competent physicians. Along with our affiliated clinical training sites, UNE COM prepares students who consistently score at the top in national licensing exams. While two-thirds of graduates practice in primary care, the remainder choose careers in specialty and subspecialty medicine. Our graduates are leaders in health care at the local, state, and national levels throughout the US, and in all branches of military service. Over 70% of UNE COM graduates practice in underserved areas, caring for our most vulnerable populations.

The lens of osteopathic principles is also applied to our Masters in Clinical Anatomy program, whereby students are immersed in micro and gross anatomy, as the foundation for the clinical sciences and medicine.  Our master’s students learn with our medical students and students from UNE’s other health professions programs, in an interprofessional environment. 

At UNE COM, we recognize and support the role of research in all educational, clinical, and biomedical science activities and provide fellowship opportunities to encourage student participation in research. Both undergraduate and graduate/medical students work with faculty, professional staff, and peers to conduct exciting and innovative work in a number of areas, including cancer and metabolic disease, immunology and infectious disease, anatomy and interventional pain management, medical education, and through our internationally renowned neuroscience and pain research.

The College of Osteopathic Medicine has taken a leading role in facilitating our students’ involvement with Interprofessional Education (IPE) and Practice. We are proud to share educational experiences with programs in dental medicine, pharmacy, nursing, physician assistant, occupational and physical therapy, and social work. COM shares many collaborative enterprises with our health profession colleagues including rural emersion experiences, scholars programs, research opportunities, and shared clinical training assignments.

The UNE COM Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) maintains dual accreditation with the American Osteopathic Association and the Maine Medical Association; authorizing UNE COM's sponsorship of collaborative CME activities for osteopathic (D.O.) and allopathic (M.D.) physicians. UNE COM is one of a handful of providers in the country that holds this distinction.

College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission

The University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine fosters healthcare leaders across the continuum in undergraduate, predoctoral, graduate, and continuing medical education. UNE COM advances exceptional osteopathic health care locally and globally through practice, research, scholarship, education, and community health.

Departments and Areas of Study

• Masters in Clinical Anatomy
• Department of Clinical Education
• Department of Academic Affairs
• Department of Biomedical Sciences
• Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
• Department of Primary Care:
  • Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition
  • Division of Family Medicine
  • Division of Geriatrics
  • Division of Internal Medicine
  • Division of Pediatrics
  • Division of Psychiatry
  • Mature Care Clinical Services

UNE Online | College of Professional Studies

Mission

The mission of the College of Professional Studies is to promote student-centered lifelong learning opportunities through innovative, accessible, and relevant programming.

Vision

The College of Professional Studies:

• Commits to academic excellence offering high-quality, accessible, and learner-centered online education.
• Fosters a diverse and inclusive global learning environment grounded in inclusive instructional design practices, pedagogy, engagement, and evaluation.
• Promotes knowledge acquisition, personal and professional development, and intellectual curiosity.
• Cultivates mindful leaders dedicated to the betterment of people, communities, and the planet.
• Encourages ethical behavior, cultural humility, communication, and leadership.
• Prepares career-ready and adaptive learners.

Values

College of Professional Studies values:

• Critical analysis of and contribution to the scholarship across all disciplines.
• Exploration and synthesis of theory and the utilization of practice-focused research and data.
• Developing habits of mind grounded in ethical and evidence-based decision making.
• Effective and culturally sensitive communication.
• Development of professional leaders committed to serving the greater good.
• Accessible and high-quality education supported by dedicated faculty and professional staff.

Departments and Areas of Study

• Applied Nutrition (master’s degree – RD track)
• Biomedical Sciences (master’s degree)
• Climate Change Leadership (master’s degree)
• Clinical Nutrition (doctoral degree)
• Education (graduate certificates, master’s and doctoral degrees)
• Integrated Studies (degree completion baccalaureate degree)
• Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health (certificate of completion)
• Public Health (graduate certificates and master’s degree)
• Science Prerequisites for the Health Professions (courses)
• Social Work (master’s and doctoral degree)

College of Dental Medicine

The College of Dental Medicine is located on the Portland Campus for the Health Sciences and grants the Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree. The mission of the UNE College of Dental Medicine is to improve the health of Northern New England as well as rural and underserved areas while shaping the future of dentistry through excellence in education, discovery, and service.

The College seeks to matriculate compassionate, self-motivated students who demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care, social responsibility, and professionalism. Students in the program are treated as members of the profession and supported in a learner-centered environment grounded in trust, collegiality, and high ethical standards. They benefit from a comprehensive, integrated education in the basic and behavioral sciences, and they understand and appreciate the many connections between oral health and overall health. Our students enjoy extensive practical experience, from providing care to a simulated patient in their first year to providing patient-centered care in group practice teams in our Oral Health Center during their second, third, and fourth years. In addition, fourth-year students provide care to diverse patient populations at community-based clinical affiliate sites in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.

Throughout our curriculum, we utilize learning methods that support the development of communication and critical thinking skills. Our students learn how to access and evaluate information, including the very latest scientific research, as well as how to use that information to provide evidence-based care to their patients. Interested students are also provided opportunities to conduct oral health research under the guidance of faculty mentors. What’s more, our program educates students on the business side of dentistry, including practice management concepts and leadership skills, and we emphasize the importance of self-assessment and lifelong learning to personal and professional growth.

Public health is an essential component of our curriculum, and our students frequently discuss issues related to access to care and health policy. Throughout the four-year program, DMD students participate in service-learning experiences aimed at preventing oral diseases, specifically targeting schoolchildren and individuals with developmental and physical challenges. These experiences are designed to prepare new graduates with the skills needed to address access to dental care for society’s most vulnerable and underserved populations. The College also provides opportunities for dental students to learn and work with students of other health professions at UNE. Through these interactions, our students grow to appreciate the value of interprofessional communication and collaboration in delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to their patients.

Ultimately, our graduates will be ethical, caring, competent oral healthcare providers who will improve the oral health, overall health, and quality of life of people in their communities.