University of Southern Maine USM Digital Commons Course Catalogs University Archives 1982 University of Southern Maine Undergraduate Catalog 1982-1983 University of Southern Maine Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.edu/archives_catalogs Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation University of Southern Maine, "University of Southern Maine Undergraduate Catalog 1982-1983" (1982).edu/archives_catalogs/15 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at USM Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Course Catalogs by an authorized administrator of USM Digital Commons. For more information, please contact jessica. _?l iege Avenue Accessible buildings provide entrances ( indic ated by dots) and elevators adequate for all handicapped persons, Park· a ing areas for the han dicapped re shown by dotted areas.
Gorham Campus 1 Bailey Hall (Science) 26 Dickey-WoO<i Residential Towers 2. Athl etic Field 3 Water Tower 28 McLellan House 4 Bailey Hall (Library) 5 Woodward Hall 6 Russell Ha ll 7 Corthell Hall (Adnlissions) 8 President's House Parking 9 Art Gallery iO Facilities Management P15. Faculty/Staff 11 University College ol Education. StuderJt Commuter 24 Coll ege Avenue P17.
Faculty/Staff 12 Maine Children's Resource Center, P18. Visitor 19 College Avenue P19. Student Commuter 13 Tenn1s Courts P20. Faculty/Staff 14 Robie Hall P21.
Student Resid1mt 17. Stud±'nl Resident 19. Faculty/Staff/Student Commuter 20 Upt on Hall P28. Student Restdent 21 D'1ning Center P29.culty/St<Jff 22 Anderson Hall P30.
StuderJt Commuter 23 Industrial Edur. FacultY/Staff 24 Warren G. Hill Gymnas ium P32. Faculty/Staff 25 Heating and Sewage Plants University of Southern Maine Undergraduate Catalog 1982-1983 Prepared for the USM Office of Admissions by the Office of Publications.
Please address mail requests for catalogs and other printed admissions material to: ADMISSIONS OFFICE, USM 37 College Avenue Gorham, Maine 04038 Ou r cove r was p repared in hono r of G reate r Po rtland's 350th annive rsa ry. The cove r was taken from a woodcut of the Po rtland wate rf ront p rinted in the New Intermediate Atlas published in 1875 by S c ribne r and Sons. The University of Southern Maine is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges which accredits schools and colleges in six New England states. Membership in the Association indicates that the in stitution has been carefully evaluated and found to meet standards agreed upon by qualified educators.
The University of Southern Maine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, or age in the recrui tment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities , as specified by federal and state laws and regula tions. The designated coordinator for University compliance with these J aW s is Kathleen H. Bouchard, Director of Equal Employment .O pportunity/Affi rmative Action. The University of Southern Maine reserves the right to revise, amend or change items set forth in this catalog from time to time.
Accordingly, readers of this catalog should inquire as to whether any such revision s, amend ments or changes have been made since the date of publication. The University reserves the right to cancel course offerings, to set mini mum and ma ximum size of classes, to change designated instructors in courses, and to make decisions affecting the academic standing of anyone participating in a course or program offered by the University of Southern Maine. The University of Southern Maine supports the efforts of secondary school officials and governing bodies to have their schools achieve regional accredited status to provide reliable assurance of the quality of educational preparation of its applicants for admission. 2 () USM - A Unit of the University of Maine TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar.
Financial In formation. Student Financial Aid. Collegeo f Arts and Sciences. School of Business, E conomics and Management.
Division of Basic Studies. Division of Pu bli c Service. 207 School of Law. Center for Research and Advanced Study.
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (R O TC). Army Reserve O f fi cers Training Corps (R O TC). US M A lumni Association. Officers o f Administration of US M.
Administration o f the Universityo f Maine. Fa cu lt yand Sta ff Listings. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 1982-83 FALl� SEMESTER First Dayof Classes. Tuesday, September 7 at 8:00a.
Last Dayto Add Classes. Monday, September 1 3 Last Dayto Drop Classes. Monday, September 20 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Without Academic Penalty. Monday, October 1 8 October Vacation Begins.
After classes o n Thursday, October 2 1 Classes Resume. Thanksgiving Vacation Begins. Wednesday, November 24at 4:00p. Monday, November 29 at 8:00a.
Last Dayof Classes. Wednesday, December 1 5 Reading Day. Thursday, December 1 6 (4:00 and 7:00p. classes will meet for their final session) Final Exams.
Friday, December 17, Monday, December 20, Tuesday, December 2 1 , Wednesday, December 22 SPRING SEMESTER First Dayof Classes. Monday, January 10 at 8:00a. Last Dayto Add Classes. Friday, January 1 4 Last Dayto Drop Classes.
Friday, January 2 1 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Without Academic Penalty. Friday, February 1 8 February Vacation Begins. After classes on Friday, February 1 8 Classes Resume. Spring Vacation Begins.
After classes on Friday, April! Classes Resume. Monday, April 11at 8:00a. Last Day of Classes. Friday, April 29 Final Exams.
Monday, May 2through Friday, May 6 Commencement. 4 USM-A Capsule View USM has a long, rich history and a new name. In select from among some I ,000 cou rses and sections 1970 USM was fou ndedu nder the name of Universi each term in a wide variety of subjects, Cou rses of ty of Maine at Portland-Gorham when Gorham stu dy inclu de the liberal arts, teacher preparation, State College, established in 1878, and the Universi nu rsing, and bu siness. Degrees are offered at the ty of Maine in Portland, which dates back to the associate, bachelor and masters level and USM's 1930's were merged.
In 1978 UMPG was renamed first doctoral program has been approved for im the University of Sou thern Maine to more accu rately plementation in 1986. The University of Maine describe its u nified mission and a clearly defined School of Law is also located on the USM Portland statewide and regional focu s. Many historical bu ildings can be found on both USM is accredited by the New England Association campuses along side many modern stru ctu res. While of Schools and Colleges.
Its most recent reaccredita the older bu ildings lend character and a sense of tion is for a period of ten years, the longest possible history to the University, 60 percent of USM's period, indicating that the University has been facilities have been bu ilt in the last twenty years. carefu lly evalu ated and fou nd to meet or exceed high USM also has ou t reach centers in Sanford, Saco standards. Additional accreditations have been and in-town Portland. granted to individu al units within the University.
The School of Nu rsing is accredited by the National This coedu cational pu blic u niversity has 8,000 Leagu e for Nu rsing and the College of Edu cation, stu dents , yet becau se of its two campu ses� oneu rban, by the National Council for Accreditation o f one ru ral - it has the intimacy of a small campu s Teacher Edu cation. Several departments within the with the diversity of a large u niversity. The cam College of Arts and Sciences are approved by pu ses are connected by frequ ent, free bu s service. speci alized accrediting bodies.
Abou t 1 , 100 stu dents live in residence halls on the Th e University offers a range of services to its Gorham campu s, others commu te from home or stu dents, inclu ding health services, complete with an apartments. Nearly 4,000 stu dents attend USM part inf� rrn ary and an ou t-patient clinic. An advising and time and range in age from 1 8 to 80. Classes are of information department, and an office of cou nseling fered on both campu ses for fu ll- or part-time and career development, as well as residence hall stu dents from 8:00 a.
cou nselors are available to stu dents. USM has an excellent facu lty of nearly 350; more Beyond the classroom is a wide choice of activities than half hold doctorate degr ees. Stu dents may 5 both on and off campus. Lakes, mountains and the In Portland where the campus is located on what coast offer many opportunities for recreational was once part of the Deering Estate, home of one of sport; Portland, one of our nations's most "livable" Portland's most prominent citizens when the city en cities, is bursting with music (of all varieties), art, joyed its peak as a shipping port, one can find the theatre, professional sports and intriguing specialty original farmhouse constructed in the early eighteen and craft shops.
The campus too is alive with ac hundreds. That farmhouse is now the University of tivities. Strong departments of theatre, music and Southern Maine Alumni Center. art provide numerous occassions for fun and learn ing.
By contrast, there are modern tower residence halls on the Gorham campus named for two former An active, viable Student Senate sponsors public lec teachers, Edna Dickey and Esther Wood. Also of tures and social events. Elected each spring, the Stu unusual architectural design is the Dining Center dent Senate oversees the financing and management which contains the Student Center on the lower of activities, services and lobbying efforts in the stu level. The Student Senate, along with ap proximately 50 other student organizations, plays a Interesting sites on the Portland campus include the key role in meeting the varied needs of and in bring seven-story Center for Research and Advanced ing together a student body characterized by dif Study, which houses the University of Maine Schoo! ferences in age, background, educational objectives, of Law as well as several research institutes.
lifestyles and residence. And USM's Southworth Planetarium, located in the USM has a strong, competitive athletic program for Portland campus' modern Science Building, is one men and women. Its teams have frequently par of New England's finest and hosts an ambitious ticipated in regional and national tournaments. series of programs attracting thousands of visitors Men's teams have shown great strength in baseball, annually.
soccer, and basketball - golf and tennis are also strong. Women's teams have enjoyed success in field But its the people who make USM special. Come for hockey, tennis, volleyball, basketball and softball. a visit, be our guest, meet the USM faculty and stu The University is committed to promoting life-long dent body.
You will soon understand why USM is physical fitness for everyone through a comprehen the fastest growing, most dynamic institution of sive program called Lifeline for students, faculty, higher education in Maine. staff and hundreds of local residents. The University engages in a wide variety of public service and research activities which complement regular academic programs. The Department of Community Programs, Depart ment of Conferences, Lifeline, Department of Con tinuing Education for Nursing and Health Profes sions, Center for Real Estate Education, In-Service Teacher Education, and Center for Continuing Legal Education offer an extensive array of short term professional programs.
Over 20,000 people each year participate in such programs. The Center for Research and Advanced Study con ducts applied research and offers many programs through the Human Services Development Institute, New Enterprise Institute, Biomedical Research In stitute, Small Business Development Center, and Marine Law Institute. BE OUR GUEST •. There are many points of interest to see, on both the Gorham and Portland campuses.