Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy and religion courses offer students an opportunity to develop critical thinking, reflection and analytical skills. Historical and cultural perspectives on the human endeavor are explored in readings and class discussion. Students studying philosophy/religion may prepare for employment or transfer to other academic institutions.
In NMC classes, students can expect to:
- Explore diverse cultures and their practices and beliefs
- Explore opposing and different value systems
- Interact with historically significant texts and contemporary trends
- Develop critical thinking, argument and communication skills
- Use popular culture (film, novels) to explore philosophical concepts
- Travel to important cultural and religious sites
- Investigate philosophical issues posed by other fields, such as history, biology, business and computer systems.
Career opportunities
- Teaching humanities/philosophy/religion at high school or college level
- Pursing law or medical degrees
- Working as ethics consultants in business or medical fields
- Writing or publishing
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Course Descriptions
Program Requirements
NMC Code 729
Careers in the fields of philosophy and religion include college teaching and research, secondary education, as well as positions as ministers, priests, or rabbis. Other potential careers for those who specialize in religion are pastoral administration, religious education, church office management, and church mission work. The fields of clinical medicine and medical research as well as commercial business fields like accounting are employing ethicists, a specialized branch of philosophy.
Students seeking to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in philosophy or religion may complete basic course work while at NMC. That course work will include credits selected from those courses listed here
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Tuition and Fees
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Tuition Rate |
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|---|---|
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In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition |
$122.00 per contact hour |
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In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition |
$261.00 per contact hour |
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Out-of-state Tuition |
$340.00 per contact hour |
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International Tuition |
$383.00 per contact hour |
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General Fee for all residencies: Other fee of $33.00 per contact hour is a general fee covering a portion of costs for technology, orientation, placement, career testing, Student Government Association, and other student service activities. |
$33.00 per contact hour |
Cost of Attendance
Costs |
In-District |
In-State |
Out-of-State |
International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees |
$5,350 |
$10,076 |
$12,762 |
$14,224 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment |
$835 |
$835 |
$835 |
$835 |
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Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing and Food |
$10,200 |
$10,200 |
$10,200 |
$10,200 |
|
Transportation |
$1,000 |
$1,900 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
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Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
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Federal Student Loan Fees |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
|
$18,005 |
$23,631 |
$27,417 |
$28,879 |
Note: For more information on how COA component estimates are calculated, see the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page.
Enrolled students can find their own calculated Cost of Attendance in NMC Self-Service under Financial Aid. Others can use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the total annual cost of attending NMC based on their program and enrollment plans, along with financial aid eligibility.
What you'll find at NMC
- Transfer courses, associate degrees and professional certificates, and bachelor's degrees in Marine Technology and Maritime Technology
- Access to other bachelor's degrees and advanced degrees through NMC's University Center
- Faculty & staff focused on your success – more than 90% of graduates report accomplishing their goal
- Online learning options
- Reasonable tuition that’s 75 percent less than an average public four-year Michigan school
- Scholarship opportunities – more than $1 million awarded
- Small classes, personal attention – average class size is 20 students
- On-campus housing options – including North Hall, opened in 2017
- An active campus with more than 30 student groups
