Academic Programs

At NMC, you'll find more than 60 programs, 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.

 

 

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

             

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

       

I

     

English

   

T

         

Environmental Science

   

T

         

Freshwater Studies

 

 

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

             

Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)

AAS

I

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.

Articulation Agreements

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COURSE SEQUENCE GUIDES

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: