Explore these tabs to learn more about UMA’s MHHS program.
Degrees Offered
- Associate of Science in Mental Health & Human Services
- Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services
- Post Baccalaureate of Science in Mental Health & Human Services
Concentrations
- Mental Health & Human Services Generalist
- Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation
- Addiction Counseling
- Child and Family Services
Certificates Offered
- Child & Youth Care Practitioner
- Human Services
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community
- Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Technician
Graduate Level Certificates Offered
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Mental Health and Human Services Program will be able to:
- Apply the current evidence-based practices to work in the behavioral health and human services fields,
- Apply, implement and provide community support, case management, crisis services, and psychosocial rehabilitation,
- Apply the appropriate use of information for assessment, planning and documenting to meet the needs of service delivery,
- Apply appropriate interviewing and counseling techniques, supportive interventions, and evaluate related outcomes,
- Collaborate effectively within teams in a variety of settings, and
- Perform in accordance with ethical practice guidelines.
Demographic Information
UMA Student Body (2022-2023): 5,779
MHHS Total Students: 535
MHHS BS: 412 MHHS AS: 70
Full-Time Equivalent Students, Undergraduate: 2,332
Fall 2022 UMA Student Profiles
| Comparison Category | UMA Student Profile (N=4432) | MHHS BS Student Profile (N=329) | MHHS AS Student Profile (N=51) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | 66% Female 33% Male | 88% Female 12% Male | 80% Female 20% Male |
| Race | 82% White 13% Minority 5% Unknown | 85% White 13% Minority 2% Unknown | 88% White 10% Minority 2% Unknown |
| Average Age | 28 | 34 | 39 |
| Age Range | 26% <18 years old 27% 18-24 years old 47% 25+ years old | 0%<18 years old 24% 18-24 years old 76% 25+ years old | 2% <18 years old 14% 18-24 years old 84% 25+ years old |
| Veteran/Active Military | 5% self-identified | 5% self-identified | 6% self-identified |
| Residency | 92% In-state 8% Out of State 1% International | 95% In-state 5% Out of State 1% International | 100% In-state 0% Out of State 0% International |
| Enrollment Status | 68% part-time 32% full-time | 60% part-time 40% full-time | 88% part-time 12% full-time |
Academic Year 2022-2023 Student Profiles
| Comparison Category | UMA Student Profile (N=5779) | MHHS BS Student Profile (N=412) | MHHS AS Student Profile (N=70) | MHHS Grad Cert (N=10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Generation | 44% | 76% | 79% | — |
| Financial Aid Recipient | 80% | 84% | 80% | — |
| Pell Grant Recipient | 63% | 71% | 93% | — |
| Enrollment | 34% First-Time 48% Transfer Students 16% Readmit Students | 26% First-Time 52% Transfer Students 22% Readmit Students | 52% First-Time 28% Transfer Students 20% Readmit Students | 100% Graduate Admit |
Comparison between program and university
Our program tends more female, whiter, and older, with 76-84% being over the age of 25. Our MHHS associate’s degree has significantly more part-time students (88%) than the average across of all UMA.
Data reflects AY 2022-2023, compiled by L.M. and summarized by W.S. 06.21.23
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Advisory Board
The purpose of the MHHS program Advisory Board is to be the “ears and eyes” in the field, to welcome professional wisdom for program enhancements, to bridge the gap between academia and workforce development, to advise on program development, and to participate in the accreditation process.
Advisory Board Members
- Jason Brown Oxford County Mental Health Services (OCMHS) Human Resources Manager
- Lisa Bullard DHHS Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS) – Recruiter for DHHS/OCFS
- Amber Colman UMA MHHS Program Current Student
- Dr. Deborah Drew Husson University-Director of Graduate Programs in Counseling
- Sue Asselin Hawthorne Sweetser – Manager of Volunteer Services
- Ashley Healy Augusta Teen Center
- Valarie Hunt Capitol Clubhouse-Director – Kennebec Behavioral Health
- Dr. Kim Lane UMA Professor of MHHS
- Lisa Martin WINGS – Human Resources Manager
- Dr. Wendy St. Pierre UMA Assistant Professor of MHHS & Academic Coordinator
- Elizabeth Wright NAMI – Maine, UMA MHHS Alumni
Updated March 27, 2023