Psychology and Community Studies

Develop the understanding of humans and societies you’ll need to make a personal, local or global impact.

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Psychology and Community Studies at UMaine Machias is an interdisciplinary program that draws on anthropology, psychology, sociology, natural sciences, economics, arts, and humanities, through which you can explore human community and learn how to understand, manage, and promote change – change in your life, change in your community, and global change.

In addition to traditional coursework, our majors immerse themselves in their education through field work and internships rooted in Down East Maine.

Psychology and Community Studies students graduate not only with the knowledge and skills they need to compete in the job market or go on to graduate school, but also with a set of tools they can use to meet and greet many of life’s opportunities and challenges.

Why UMaine Machias

  • Flexibility! We use synchronous video to offer our courses online as well as in classrooms. To learn more about completing this degree online, visit UMaine Machias Online.
  • The program maintains strong relationships with local partner organizations. To complete the degree, all students will be placed in an internship suited to their strengths and interests.
  • Our program is community-based and service-oriented; students will develop service projects that have real local impact.
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Potential Careers

Our Psychology and Community Studies program is a great start towards career fields such as:

  • Behavioral Health Professional
  • Case Manager and Behavioral Health Professional
  • Caseworker
  • Child Protective Caseworker
  • Child Protective Social Worker
  • Crisis Counselor
  • Developmental Therapist
  • Direct Care Counselor
  • Direct Support Professional
  • Engagement Specialist
  • MHRT1
  • Paramedic
  • Program Coordinator

See what Alumni are doing

Alumni Spotlights: Mandie Pepperman ’11

Alumni Spotlight: Amber Whitman ’09

Alumni Spotlight: Rhiannon Hampson ’17

Let the Adventure Begin