School of Schools
Housed within an MCI education, there are six different graduation-tracks that our students will choose from based on their own individual interests and career goals. These Schools are broad and far-reaching with the goal of fulfilling all of our students passions and needs. We challenge our students to "Experience MAINE" through five different Schools of study: Math & Science, Arts & Humanities, Industry & Trades, Nature, and Engineering. For students looking for a more traditional experience or unsure of their career goals, the School of Exploration gives students a variety of different courses and experiences. Learn more about MCI's new curriculum below, and click here to read our School of Schools & Pathways Student Planner.
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School of Math &
Science
Students who enroll in the School of Math & Science are often STEM enthusiasts, as they are drawn to fields that include science, technology, engineering and mathematics. They typically appreciate logical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical approaches to understanding the world around them, potentially pursuing careers in engineering, medicine, research and computer science. Pathways of study include Aviation and Health Sciences.
School of Nature
Students will take courses that allow them to actively engage in their natural environment, often through hands-on learning, data collection, and analysis of plants, animals, and ecosystems. These immersive experiences encourage scientific inquiry, environmental stewardship, and a deeper appreciation for biodiversity, while helping students develop research, observation, and critical thinking skills in outdoor settings.
School of Arts & Humanities
Students who enroll in the School of Arts & Humanities focus on academic disciplines like literature, history, philosophy, art history, music, theater and languages, which explore the human experience, culture, expression through critical analysis and interpretation. The value of an artisan humanities focus is that it prepares you to think logically and creatively about the world around us. Pathways of study include Global Studies, Business & Marketing, and Visual & Performing Arts.
School of Engineering
Students will enroll in courses that provide a solid academic foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. These rigorous subjects will help them develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential for engineering studies at the collegiate level, while also fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of scientific principles in real-world contexts.
School of Industry & Trades
Studying within the School of Industry and Trades prepares students for skilled trades and service occupations. These occupations can include designing, producing, processing, assembling, servicing, repairing and maintaining products. Students enrolled in this school may or may not participate in MCI’s vocational program - Somerset Career & Technical Center.
School of Exploration
Enrolling in the School of Exploration allows students to actively pursue learning in various fields like science, art and history, which allows them to connect ideas and concepts from different disciplines to gain new insight for solving problems or understanding complex issues. The School of Exploration is perfect for a student who is still considering what they would like to study and / or do upon graduation from MCI.
Ultimately, we wanted to develop a model that gave students more freedom to pursue their passions, without taking away the flexibility to explore in other areas of interest. That’s the beauty of the School of School’s model. It allows more focus and engagement when wanted, but does not limit the flexibility to explore when needed.
- Scott Giallombardo '00, Dean of academics
Pathways
Within our six different schools, there are opportunities to specialize even further and explore even more individualized offerings focused on specific career goals or passions. Pathways will be added depending on current student interest and recent alumni feedback. The following Pathways are currently available within our School of Schools:
Aviation
Health Sciences
Global Studies
Business and Marketing
Visual and Performing Arts
