Freshwater Studies Degrees

NMC’s Freshwater Studies program, offered through the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute on NMC's Great Lakes Campus, is the first associate degree in Freshwater Studies in the U.S. This science-based program has an interdisciplinary approach, and students can earn an Associate in Science and Arts Degree or an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Freshwater Studies.

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Program Highlights

• Partnership with LSSU for bachelor degrees in Conservation Biology and Fisheries and Wildlife Management
• Unique assets: RV Northwestern, Water Quality Analysis Laboratory, water quality sondes
• Multiple University Center partnerships for additional bachelor's degrees
• Collaboration with local and regional organizations
• Partnerships with water-related industries
• Local and global internships

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Articulation Agreement

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Model Schedules

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Course Sequence Guides

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Program Requirements

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Program Outcomes »

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