NMC Transfer Guide
To: Kettering University - Main Campus
Program: Engineering
Kettering University is a private four-year institution and is ranked among the top 15 specialty schools in the nation. It is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Kettering University concentrates on applied learning, insisting on paid internships while attending the University (starting your freshman year). Students are prepared for graduate work, or employment in the private sector. Oftentimes students are hired by their Co-op employers.
Kettering provides a B.S. in Engineering in the following areas: Computer Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Engineering Physics; Industrial Engineering; Mechanical Engineering.
It is highly recommended you contact Kettering as early in your academic career as possible at (800) 955-4464.
Admission Criteria
- 3.0 required for admission.
- Regardless of major, Kettering requires Chemistry, Physics, advanced math, and English for admission.
- Kettering is highly competitive, therefore it is essential that students keep in contact with Kettering throughout their stay at NMC.
- Students must have a 2.0 or better in each class in order for the class to transfer.
Basic Requirements
The following courses will NOT necessarily lead to an associate degree from NMC but will fulfill Kettering's general education. If you wish to have an associate degree, please meet with a counselor to complete degree requirements.
If completing MTA, any 2 Group 1 Social Science courses from 2 different departments and any 2 Group 1 Humanities courses from 2 different departments can be chosen and the specific humanities and social science courses below need not be chosen. View NMC Group 1 classes here.
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Academic Area |
Credits |
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|---|---|---|
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Communications |
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ENG 111 or 112 |
English Composition (both ENG 111 and 112 required for NMC degree and MTA) |
4 |
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Humanities |
SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING if MTA is not completed: |
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ART 111 |
History of Western Art I |
4 |
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ART 112 |
History of Western Art II |
4 |
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PHL 101 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
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PHL 202 |
Ethical Dilemmas |
3 |
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HUM 101 |
Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
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HUM 102 |
Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
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ENG 240 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
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Social Science |
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SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING if MTA is not completed: |
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ECO 201 or 202 |
Macroeconomics OR Microeconomics (ECO 202 recommended) |
3 |
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SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING if MTA is not completed: |
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HST 101 |
Western Civilization 1 |
4 |
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HST 102 |
Western Civilization 2 |
4 |
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PLS 211 |
International Relations |
3 |
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SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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ANT 113 |
Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
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GEO 109 |
World Regional Geography |
3 |
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Science/Math |
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CHM 150/R/L |
General Chemistry I |
5 |
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CHM 151/R/L |
General Chemistry II (For Chem Engineering and Applied Physics majors) |
5 |
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CHM 250/L |
Organic Chemistry (For Chemical Engineering majors) |
5 |
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EGR 201 & 202 & 203 |
Engineering Mechanics 1, 2 & 3 (Contact Kettering for clarification regarding your specific engineering major to see if these EGR classes are necessary) |
10 |
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MTH 141 |
Calculus 1 |
5 |
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MTH 142 |
Calculus 2 |
5 |
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MTH 241 |
Calculus 3 |
5 |
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MTH 251 |
Differential Equations |
4 |
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PHY 221/R/L & PHY 222/R/L |
Problems and Principles of Physics 1 & 2 |
10 |
Additional Requirements
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Classes |
Credits |
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|---|---|---|
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BIO 106 |
Human Biology (Please discuss with Kettering as this is recommended as a science elective.) |
4 |
Northwestern Michigan College does not assume final responsibility for the accuracy of information on this guide. The final responsibility for the successful transfer of classes suggested on this guide rests with you and the institution you plan to transfer to. It is strongly recommended that you visit the institution as early in your academic career (prior to transfer) as possible.
Summer 2023