Majors and Minors
Explore academic programs, different degree options—from one-year certificates, two-year associate and four-year bachelor's—and the courses you can choose from.
Degree Types
Courses
See descriptions for all university courses, if prerequisite courses are needed, if they fulfill General Education requirements, if there are lecture, discussion and laboratory components, and generally when they are offered. Refer to the course offerings section of mynmu.nmu.edu for current course offerings and to register for particular courses.
Academic Standards, Policies and Degree Requirements
Familiarity with the content of the Northern Michigan University Undergraduate Bulletin is essential for all students. It is important that students obtain complete information and understand all of the requirements to successfully complete their degree programs. Although there are faculty advisers and many other sources of assistance, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to meet all graduation requirements.
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”
Jaeseung Baek, College of Business Professor
General Education
The General Education Program is designed to complement a student’s academic major by promoting the integration of knowledge derived from multiple perspectives and stresses the development of problem-solving skills and intellectual creativity through the exploration of a broad range of disciplines and fields. Bachelor's degree students must successfully complete ten general education courses, mostly of their choosing, in these component areas:
Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
Enrichment Programs
Enhance your academic and college experience by joining or applying for these special programs.