Academic Programs

At NMC, you'll find more than 80 areas of academic study, all of which feature small classes and personal attention from dedicated faculty who average 17 years of teaching experience. NMC offers two-year associate degrees, bachelor's degrees in maritime and marine technology, and professional certificates. Many programs are available in online formats.

You can also transfer NMC credits to other institutions. Additional bachelor's and advanced degree programs are available through the NMC University Center.

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View the full list of programs below. Don't see the program you want? NMC may still offer classes that will transfer to other schools. Check with an Academic Advisor for assistance selecting the right courses.

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Program List

Areas of Study "T" = Transfer Option	AAS	ADN	ASA / ASE	BS	Cert. Level I Min. 15 Credits	Cert. Level II Min. 30 Credits	Cert. Level III Min. 45 Credits	Concentration*
Accounting	AAS		T			II
Accounting Fraud Investigation **	AAS		T
Anthropology								X
Art / Fine Arts			T
Astronomy			T
Audio Technology	AAS					II
Automotive Technology:
— Automotive Service Technology	AAS
— Electrical and Drivability Specialist						II
— Hybrid Technology Specialist						II
— Master Automotive Technician							III
— Under Car Specialist						II
Aviation – Flight	AAS
Biology			T
Business Administration	AAS		T
Business Administration – Online	AAS		T
Chemistry			T
Communications			T
Computer Information Technology (CIT):
— CIT: Developer	AAS				I		III
— CIT: Infrastructure	AAS
— Infrastructure Specialist					I	II	III
— Industry Certifications								X
— Microsoft Office Applications Specialist					I
— Computer Support Specialist							III
— Web Developer					I	II	III
Construction Technology:
— Construction Management	AAS
— Carpentry Technology					I	II
— Electrical Technology	AAS				I
— Facilities Maintenance						II
— HVAC/R Technology	AAS				I
Criminal Justice			T
Culinary Arts	AAS				I		III
— Culinary Arts Sales & Marketing	AAS
Dance			T
Dental Assistant:
— Dental Assistant Associate Degree	AAS
— Dental Assistant Certificate						II
Digital Administration and Marketing					I
Early Childhood Education	AAS		T		I	II
Economics			T
Education			T
Engineering:
— Engineering - ASA			T
— Engineering - ASE			T
Engineering Technology:
— General	AAS
— Biomedical Technician	AAS
— Computer Technology	AAS
— Electronics Technology	AAS
— Marine Technology	AAS
— Robotics & Automation Technology	AAS
— Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) Technology	AAS
— Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)					I
English			T
Environmental Science			T
Freshwater Studies	AAS		T
Geography			T
Geology			T
History			T
Law Enforcement	AAS					II
Liberal Arts / Science			T
Manufacturing Technology	AAS
Marine Technology				BS
Maritime, Deck Officer				BS
Maritime, Engineering Officer				BS
Maritime, Power Systems				BS
Mathematics			T
Music			T
Nursing:
— Nursing, Associate Degree		ADN
—— Online option		ADN
—— LPN to ADN Completion option		ADN
— Nursing, Practical						II
Office Administration						II
Paramedic	AAS
Philosophy and Religion			T
Physics			T
Plant Science: **
— Fruit and Vegetable Crop Management	AAS
— Landscape Management	AAS
— Viticulture	AAS
Political Science			T
Psychology			T
Renewable Energy Technology – Electrical						II
Renewable Energy Technology – HVAC/R						II
Respiratory Therapy (Offered through Muskegon Community College; check with the NMC Health Occupations academic office for details)
Social Work			T
Sociology			T
Surgical Technology	AAS
(Offered in partnership with Munson Medical Center)
Surveying	AAS
Technical Management Administration	AAS
Visual Communications:
— Commercial Art	AAS		T
— Creative Management in Art Direction	AAS
Water Quality & Environmental Technology	AAS
Welding Technology	AAS				I	II
World Language			T

* 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.

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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:

• Certificate of Achievement
• Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
• Associate in General Studies (AGS)
• Associate in Science and Arts (ASA)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Associate of Science in Engineering (ASE)
• Bachelor of Science (BS)
• Bachelor's degrees (through NMC University Center partners)
• Master's degrees (through NMC University Center partners)
• Doctoral degrees (through NMC University Center partners)