Degrees & Certificates

You have many educational options at NMC. Associate degrees and certificates are awarded to those students who complete a prescribed set of courses in specific areas of study. Many programs, especially in occupational areas, also lead to additional career licenses or certifications.

NMC offers the following degree and certificate options:

Academic Programs

Each area of study listed below has links to Program Requirements needed to complete the course of study.

Don't see the area of study you want? Don't worry! Many of your classes can still transfer to other schools. Check with an Academic Advisor for assistance selecting the right courses for you.

Areas of Study
"T" = Transfer Option

AAS

ADN

ASA

Cert. Level I
Min. 16 Credits

Cert. Level II
Min. 32 Credits

Cert. Level III
Min. 48 Credits

Concentration*

Accounting

AAS

 

T

       

Administrative Support Specialist

       

II

   

Art/Fine Arts

   

T

       

Astronomy

   

T

       

Automotive Service Technology

AAS

           

Automotive - Electrical and Drivability Specialist

       

II

   

Automotive - Master Automotive Technician

         

III

 

Automotive - Under Car Specialist

       

II

   

Aviation - Flight

AAS

           

Biology

   

T

       

Bridge Program Courses

           

X

Business Administration

AAS

 

T

       

CAD/CAM Drafting: Advanced Manufacturing

AAS

           

CAD/CAM Drafting: Drafter - Mechanical

       

II

   

CAD/CAM Drafting: Trainee - Mechanical

     

I

     

Chemistry

   

T

       

Child Development

   

T

 

II

   

Clerical Support

     

I

     

Communications

   

T

       

Computer Studies /
Computer Information Technology (CIT):

 

CIT: General

AAS

 

T

       

CIT: Developer

AAS

           

CIT: Infrastructure

AAS

           

Infrastructure Specialist

     

I

II

III

 

Industry Certifications

           

X

Office Applications Specialist

     

I

     

Support Specialist

       

II

   

Web Developer I

     

I

     

Web Developer II

       

II

   

— Web Developer III






III


Construction Technology:

             

Carpentry Technology

     

I

     

Electrical Technology

     

I

     

Facilities Technology

       

II

   

HVAC/R Technology

     

I

     

Plumbing Technology

           

X

Criminal Justice

   

T

       

Culinary Arts

AAS

       

III

 

Customer Energy Specialist

         

III

 

Dance

   

T

       

Dental Assistant

AAS

     

II

   

Education

   

T

       

Electronics Technology Courses

           

X

Engineering

   

T

   

III

 

English

   

T

       

Entrepreneurship

     

I

II

   

Environmental Science

   

T

       

Freshwater Studies



T





General Studies (AGS)

   

AGS

       

Geography

   

T

       

Geology

   

T

       

History

   

T

       

Insurance

     

I

II

III

 

Law Enforcement

AAS

           

Legal Assistant

AAS

           

Liberal Arts/Science

   

T

       

Machine Tool

       

II

   

Manufacturing Technology

AAS

           

Maritime, Deck Officer ***

AAS

           

Maritime, Engineering Officer ***

AAS

           

Maritime, Power Plant Facilities Operator

AAS

           

Mathematics

   

T

       

Modern Languages: American Sign Language

   

T

       

Modern Languages: French

   

T

       

Modern Languages: Spanish

   

T

       

Music

   

T

       

Nursing, Associate Degree

 

ADN

         

Nursing, Completion—LPN to ADN

 

ADN

         

Nursing, Practical

       

II

   

Philosophy and Religion

   

T

       

Physical Education Courses

           

X

Physics

   

T

       

Plant Science, Applied **

AAS

           

Political Science

   

T

       

Psychology

   

T

       

Respiratory Therapy
(Offered through Muskegon Community College; check with NMC Health Occupations office for details)

             

Social Work

   

T

       

Sociology

   

T

       

Technical Management Administration

AAS

           

Theater

   

T

       

Visual Communications
- Commercial Art

AAS

 

T

       

Visual Communications
- Creative Management in Art Direction

AAS

           

Welding Technologies

       

II

   

* Concentration - Indicates courses chosen to develop a skill set for employment.

** Partnership Programs - Degrees offered in cooperation with other community colleges or universities. Check with the academic area offering the program for details.

*** Bachelor's degree required with the Maritime Deck and Engineering Officer programs. Check with the Great Lakes Maritime Academy office, your advisor, or the Counseling & Advising Office for details.


Academic
Programs