UPDATED 6/25/2007

Maine Maritime Academy

Undergraduate catalog for the years 2007-2009

 

VISION STATEMENT

Maine Maritime Academy is a career-oriented college that strives to continue to be the globally recognized leader in providing the highest quality maritime, engineering, engineering technology, marine science, and logistics education with facilities and laboratories that are at the leading edge of technological innovation.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Maine Maritime Academy is to provide a quality education primarily focused on marine related programs. The curriculum will empower students to take on leadership roles, encourage rigorous self-discipline, promote curiosity, and provide graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the global economy.

INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES

To qualify for the baccalaureate degree, students should, at the appropriate level:

·         Demonstrate competency in written and spoken English

·         Apply scientific methodology, apply basic concepts of mathematics and science, and be computer proficient

·         Gain a perspective of the social sciences, including knowledge about the interaction of human groups, of world and U.S. history, institutions, and economic systems

·         Demonstrate an ability to reflect on the impact of technology on society, which should inform intelligent action

·         Acquire a basic knowledge of the humanities, such as literature, art, and music, and appreciate their impact on the individual and on society

·         Gather, analyze, and interpret information

·         Demonstrate competency in a major field and understand its relevance to a profession

Furthermore, a baccalaureate degree assumes a capability to:

·         Deal creatively and realistically with personal, community, national, and international concerns

·         Think logically, act rationally, and make appropriate decisions about the future based on past and present conditions and circumstances

·         Understand ethics and aesthetics that provide a foundation for the development of a value system that can be translated into effective social action

·         Cultivate a sense of curiosity, a sense of beauty and practical wisdom in life

ACCREDITATION

Maine Maritime Academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., 209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730; telephone (781) 271-0022.

The International Business & Logistics program is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, P.O. Box 3960, Olathe, KS 66063; telephone (913) 631-3009.

The Marine Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone (410) 347-7700.

The Power Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone (410) 347-7700.

The Marine Systems Engineering program (License Track only) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone (410) 347-7700.

Maine Maritime also holds membership in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the Downeast College Consortium, and the International Association of Maritime Universities. The Academy is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

It is the policy of Maine Maritime Academy to provide equal opportunity and treatment to all students, employees, and applicants in all areas of the Academy. No person shall be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, or veteran’s status.

Maine Maritime Academy subscribes to the principles and policies encompassed by the Uniform Campus Crime Reporting Act. A general overview of campus safety and security issues is made available to all students and employees. (http://security.mma.edu/)

An audited Financial Statement is produced following the end of each fiscal year. For a copy, please request one by writing to the Maine Maritime Academy, Office of Administration, Finance, and Governmental Relations.

The Academy reserves the right to make changes in its rules, regulations, procedures, degree requirements, and fees.

Published in 2007 by Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine 04420.
Dr. John Barlow, Editor.
 

Contact Information

  Telephone
       (207) 326-4311
       In Maine: (800) 464-6565
       Out of State: (800) 227-8465

  FAX
       (207) 326-2218

  Postal address
       Pleasant Street, Castine, Maine, U.S.A., 04420

  Electronic mail
       General Information: admissions@mma.edu
       Web site:  http://www.mainemaritime.edu

 Internal Web site:  http://www.mma.edu