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

Accounting

AAS

 

T

 

 

II

 

Accounting Fraud Investigation **

AAS

 

T

 

 

 

 

Anthropology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Art / Fine Arts

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

Astronomy

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

Audio Technology

AAS

 

 

 

 I

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 Cybersecurity Specialist

 

I

 

CIT Developer

AAS

 

 

 

I

II 

CIT Infrastructure & Security

AAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Infrastructure Specialist

 

 

 

 

I

II

III

Microsoft Office Applications Specialist

 

 

 

 

I

 

 

Computer Support Specialist

 

 

 

 

II 

 

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

—  Baking & Pastry Arts

 

 

II

 

Culinary Maritime Certificate

 

I

 

 

Dance

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

Dental Assistant:

Dental Assistant Associate Degree

AAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dental Assistant Certificate

 

 

 

 

 

II

 

Digital Administration and Marketing

 

 

 

 

I

 

 

Early Childhood Education

AAS

 

T

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Esports Management

 

I

 

Freshwater Studies

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

Geography

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

Geology

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

History

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

Law Enforcement

AAS

 

 

 

 

II

 

Liberal Arts / Science

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing Technology

AAS

 

 

 

 

II 

 

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

 

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
(Offered in partnership with Munson Medical Center)

AAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Languages

 

 

T

 

 

 

 

** 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: