Departments

• Clinical Laboratory Sciences

• Communication Disorders

• Criminal Justice

• Education

• Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

• Nursing - Baccalaureate

• Nursing - Practical

• Psychology

• Glenn T. Seaborg Center for Teaching and Learning Science and Mathematics

• Sociology and Social Work

Degrees and Certificates

Bachelor Degrees

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• Bachelor of Science (BS)

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degrees

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

• Associate of Arts (AA)

• Associate of Science (AS)

Certificates

• Clinical Assistant

• Practical Nursing (LPN)

• Surgical Technology

Certification

• Correctional Officer

Professional Studies at NMU

The College of Professional Studies has a multi-faceted mission within Northern Michigan University, offering programs from the certification level through graduate education and by contributing courses to the university-wide liberal studies program.

Comprising of two schools and seven departments, the college prepares highly qualified graduates in many areas.  Of prime importance is the quality of teaching provided to students - teaching which is enhanced through faculty research, creative endeavors, and practical experience.  Students benefit from active field-based courses which provide hands on experiences and an opportunity to put theory into practice.  Many of the schools and departments provide professional development programs as well as continuing education for practitioners in many fields.  The college is also involved with the advancement of interdisciplinary study and promotion of intra-professional collaboration through innovative programs, instruction, scholarship and service.

Faculty within the college are committed to utilizing technology and integrating technology into the teaching/learning process.  Upon graduation students have the capability of utilizing the latest innovative technologies in their respective professions and disciplines.

• All NMU teacher education programs are fully accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.

• All eligible programs in the clinical laboratory sciences, communication disorders and nursing departments are accredited by their respective agencies and/or are state or nationally approved.

• The bachelor of social work program is fully accredited by the Council for Social Work Education.

• The acceptance rate of psychology graduates who apply to graduate schools around the nation is greater than 95%.

• Criminal justice students may include attendance at the NMU Regional Police Academy in their academic programs.

• Communication disorders, clinical laboratory science and nursing graduates have above a 90% job placement rate after graduation.

• The mission of the Glenn T. Seaborg Center is to enrich the knowledge and understanding of science and mathematics in the general public, particularly students and teachers from preschool through college.