What you'll find at NMC
- Transfer courses, two-year associate degrees and professional certificates
- Online learning options
- Access to BA and advanced degrees through NMC's University Center
- Small classes, personal attention
- Scholarship opportunities
- Reasonable tuition
- Excellent academic reputation
- Dedicated faculty & staff
- On-campus housing options
Plant Science - Applied
NMC and Michigan State University are partners in a one-of-a-kind program which allows students to earn an Associate of Applied Science from NMC and an Applied Plant Science Certificate from MSU in one of three areas:
- Commercial Turf Grass Operations
- Landscape and Nursery
- Commercial Horticulture Operations
Students may complete all required courses for the MSU Applied Plant Science Certificate during late afternoons and evenings.
The NMC + MSU Applied Plant Science program includes professional workplace internships, industry seminars, independent study options and individual advising and program planning. The program brings together the world-acclaimed expertise of Michigan State’s Institute of Agricultural Technology within the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources and the outstanding “close to home and work” academic reputation of Northwestern Michigan College in northern Michigan.

