Thesis - Honors Thesis As Capstone

The following majors at The University of Maine accept a completed Honors Thesis, in the major or a closely related area and with a faculty member from the department as advisor, as an alternative to all or part of the senior capstone experience.  In some cases, there may be additional requirements — click on the links for the info!  For further information specific to your major or department, please consult with your advisor or department chair.   [This is an ongoing initiative; check back often!]

• Anthropology
• Aquaculture
• Art History
• Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology
• Biology, Botany, and Zoology
• Business Administration (all concentrations)
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Earth Sciences
• English
• Ecology and Environmental Sciences
• Economics
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Engineering Physics
• Environmental Management and Policy
• Forest Ecosystem Science
• French
• German
• Interdisciplinary Studies B.A.
• International Affairs (except History & Women’s Studies) — click on the department for the specific information
• Latin
• Marine Science
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Music (B.A. only)
• Modern Languages
• New Media
• Physics and Astronomy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Resource and Agribusiness Management
• Romance Languages
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Theatre

• Education — A model for doing an Honors Thesis at the same time as your student teaching!

Departmental Elective Waivers for Thesis Work

The following majors at The University of Maine accept a completed Honors Thesis, in the major or a closely related area and with a faculty member from the department as advisor, to substitute for required departmental or technical electives.  In some cases, there may be additional requirements — click on the links for the info!  For further information specific to your major or department, please consult with your advisor or department chair.

• Biological Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Construction Management Technology
• Elementary Education
• Mechanical Engineering
• Surveying Engineering Technology