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Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences at NMU

The Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences Department offers a variety of programs in earth science, geomatics, environmental science and environmental studies and sustainability, along with a certificate program in geographic information systems (GIS). The department is committed to excellence in teaching and preparing students for professional careers in education, governmental service, the private sector and graduate study.

Geographical science is an integrative discipline. Students, whether interested in its human or physical aspects, must have a basic understanding of the scope of the discipline and its methodologies. The department’s core curriculum consists of courses in human and physical geography, methods courses and a capstone course that integrates the human and physical aspects of the environment.

Earth, environmental and geographical sciences majors have the opportunity to gain practical work experience through internships with local governmental agencies, non-profit organizations and the private sector.

Student Organizations

• Gamma Theta Upsilon Honor Society
• NMU Hoop House
• Rock and Mineral Club

Department Facilities

• GIS and Remote Sensing Lab
• Longyear Forest
• NMU Hoop House
• Outdoor learning Area

Department Program Policies

As a requirement for graduation, all earth, environmental and geographical sciences department majors must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.25 for all courses constituting the major curriculum.

Students majoring in programs in the department must also:

1. Successfully complete EN 211 before taking 300-level courses or above in the major;
2. Satisfy the prerequisites for each major course enrolled in as described in this bulletin. 

Note: Petition for exception to any of the program policies must be made in writing and submitted to the department head. The petition must include reasons why an exception should be made and provide documentation of those reasons, if applicable.

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English at NMU

While serving all students in the university with composition and study skills courses, the English Department also offers strong programs in literature and specialized writing. As literature courses challenge students to consider matters of broad human significance, the many offerings in creative writing, exposition and journalism encourage students to develop their talents for expressing ideas and emotions. The department directs its majors and minors toward courses that will further enhance their abilities to analyze and discuss literature or to write fiction, nonfiction or poetry. A career in one of these fields, either teaching or another professional endeavor, can be a richly rewarding experience.

The department offers four undergraduate English majors and six minors. The majors are in English, English/graduate-bound, English secondary education and writing. The six minors offered are in writing, journalism, journalism education, film studies, English and English education. The department also participates in the interdisciplinary major in liberal arts and sciences, as well as the gender studies and Native American studies minors.

Student Organizations

• The North Wind Student Newspaper
• Passages North Literary Magazine
• Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society
• Student Michigan Education Association

Department Facilities

The department operates the Writing Center in the Learning Resources Center. This facility is open daily to help all students, whether or not they are enrolled in writing courses. This assistance is free to NMU students.

Department/Program Policies

English graduate-bound majors are required to have proficiency at the 202 level in a language other than English. Other students in English are encouraged to complete at least one year of study in a language.

Secondary Education English and Secondary Education Journalism
Students with a major or minor in secondary education English or a minor in secondary education journalism must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

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Engineering Technology at NMU

Programs offered by the Engineering Technology Department prepare students for careers in fields such as electrical engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, industrial technology and industrial technology education. These programs have a foundation in mathematics, physical science, and computer science, as well as an in-depth technical focus.

The department also offers associate degrees in engineering design, computer numerical control and electrical technology, as well as a one-year certificate program in computer numerical control. These programs are designed for students who are seeking quick entry into the workforce. Courses completed toward an associate degree are applicable to a baccalaureate degree.

 

Student Organizations

• Society of Automotive Engineers
• Student Michigan Education Association

 

Department Facilities

• CAD Lab
• CNC Lab
• Electronics Lab
• Hydraulics Lab
• Industrial Electrical/Power Lab
• Machine Tool Lab
• Materials Testing Lab
• Process Control/PLC Lab

 

Department/Program Policies

Students must have a minimum grade of “C” and a grade point average of 2.25 for all major courses and minor programs. 

Secondary Education Industrial Technology
Students with a major or minor in secondary education industrial technology must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

 

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Education at NMU

The School of Education, Leadership & Public Service offers professional studies courses leading to the Michigan professional or provisional teaching certificate at the elementary and secondary levels as well as courses for continuing professional development through the master’s degree. Students must be eligible for admission to the School of Education in order to enroll in education courses.

All NMU education programs are accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council and approved by the Michigan Department of Education.

Northern’s School of Education carries primary responsibility for:

• Curriculum for elementary school teachers
• Curriculum for teachers of children with cognitive impairment
• Curriculum for teachers of children with emotional impairment
• A sequence of professional courses in education for secondary school teachers.

In cooperation with other departments, the school also sponsors graduate programs for teachers and school service personnel leading to the master of arts in education. These programs are described in the Graduate Studies Bulletin.

Most education courses at Northern Michigan University include field experience in K-12 classrooms. A number of education courses meet in public school buildings to expand teaching opportunities. Another learning opportunity is an apprenticeship in special education, which provides students with a chance to refine goals and polish skills.

 

Student Organizations

• Michigan Student Council for Exceptional Children
• Student Michigan Education Association

 

Elementary Education Programs

Satisfactory completion of the program in elementary education qualifies a student for a Michigan elementary standard certificate, which is valid for teaching kindergarten through grade five and major and minor fields in grades six, seven and eight, and self-contained grades six, seven and eight.

 

Special Education Programs

Satisfactory completion of a program for teaching students with cognitive impairment (CI) or students with emotional impairment (EI) qualifies graduates for an elementary or secondary standard certificate and an endorsement to teach children in kindergarten through grade twelve in the specialty area, as well as elementary classrooms in kindergarten through grade five or middle school and secondary grades six through twelve in major or minor area only.

 

Secondary Education Majors

Students who satisfactorily complete a curriculum for secondary teaching qualify for a Michigan secondary standard certificate, which is valid for teaching grades six through twelve in majors and minors only. Some programs, however, are kindergarten through grade twelve.

 

Post-Degree Teacher Certification

Baccalaureate degree graduates without teaching certification may complete a standard certification plan of study for teaching at the elementary or secondary level by enrolling in undergraduate courses. If a student has completed courses as an undergraduate that are applicable to a teachable major or minor, the undergraduate credits may be counted toward the state requirement for standard certification. If additional credit hours are required, they may be obtained through enrollment in undergraduate courses. In addition to the major and minor requirements, the student must complete the State of Michigan requirement in professional education. Standard certification programs are available in elementary education, secondary education and special education.

 

Post-degree students who qualify for a Michigan provisional certificate do not automatically receive another Northern Michigan University degree. In order to do so, all requirements for earning a second degree must be met and verified.

 

Department/Program Policies

Admission to Teacher Education Program
Admission to Northern Michigan University does not necessarily imply full admission to a teacher education program. Admission to teacher education is determined by the director of teacher education student services or the certification counselor in the School of Education or, on appeal, by the teacher selection and retention committee.

Students are not eligible to enroll in any ED prefixed courses above 100 level until they have gained full admission to the School of Education. Full admission requirements to a teacher education program of study are as follows:

All undergraduate and post-baccalaureate applicants must have:

• a cumulative GPA of 2.7 in undergraduate level college credits with at least 28 credits.

Applicants may be denied admissions if they do not meet the above requirements or if they have:

• more than five repeats in college courses;
• a combination of excessive repeats and withdrawals from classes.

Applicants who are already attending NMU or who are applying for re-entry must meet with the Director of Teacher Education Student Services and verify that all entrance requirements have been met. All college transcripts and transfer evaluations from all other colleges attended will be required.

New transfer and post-baccalaureate students must apply and have all transcripts submitted to the School of Education prior to the beginning of classes so that eligibility requirements may be determined.

Admission to Methods Phase

Admission to the methods level of the program enables students to take courses in their professional education sequence numbered from ED 306 through ED 409, and secondary education methods courses as long as deficiencies do not exist and prerequisite courses have been satisfactorily completed.

The screening of candidates for entrance to the methods phase of the program is extremely important. The Teacher Selection and Retention Committee is responsible for overseeing this function. The faculty is interested in determining whether or not the applicant possesses the characteristics that are necessary for effective teaching.  Just as important, however, is the faculty’s interest in identifying students who need or should be given opportunities for remediation, further academic preparation, special assistance, or special consideration of some kind. In pursuit of these objectives, application forms, portfolios, recommendations, correction of deficiencies through remedial courses, etc., may be required. The information gathered about the student is combined with the information outlined below in reaching decisions about continuance in the program. Applicants who have deficiencies may be advised about suitable courses of action.

Methods Phase Requirements and Policies

Prior to entering the methods phase of the program, students must:

• Submit an application before registering for any methods level courses.  Applications are available in the School of Education and online at www.nmu.edu/education.
• Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Successfully complete required pre-methods level field experiences at the appropriate K-12 level.
• Declare a major and/or minor.
• Possess a GPA of 2.7 in the pre-methods education sequence (ED 201, ED 230 or 231, and ED 301); with no grades below “B-.”
• Complete EN 111, EN 211, MA/MSED 150 and MA/MSED 151 with a grade of “C” or above in each course where required in the curriculum.

In the event that more students qualify for admission to the methods phase of the program than University resources can accommodate, a selection system may be established.  The criteria to be used in selecting students will include (but not be limited to), GPAs, faculty recommendations, representation from under-represented populations, and subject area demand. 

Retention in the Program

To retain eligibility in the professional teacher education program, a student must:

• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 overall, in major and/or minor(s), and in the planned program and required cognates combined;
  • with no grades below a ‘C’ in major, minor, planned program and required cognates; including HS 126/221, CS 255 and 15 credits of Social Studies for elementary students;
  • and no grade below a ‘B-‘ in any ED course;
• Have no more than five repeats;
• Maintain minimum standards of behavior as prescribed in the section addressing professional integrity.

Appeals

Students who are denied admission or are academically dismissed from the program may appeal the decision to the teacher selection and retention committee by contacting the committee’s chairperson or the director of teacher education student services. Hearing procedures are stated in the document titled “Academic Dismissal from the Teacher Education Program,” available in the School of Education.

Limitations on Acceptance of Transfer Courses and Validity of Courses

Students are expected to take their professional education sequence courses at Northern Michigan University. Guidelines for specific courses are:

A. ED 201 Introduction to Education

Transfer credit will be accepted but given only a satisfactory or unsatisfactory grade designation. An “S” grade will be assigned when the grade earned is “B-” or greater, and a “U” grade will be assigned when the grade earned is below “B-.”

B. Methods-level courses: a minimum of 20 credits of methods-level courses must be taken at NMU, including the following:

Elementary Education
     ED 311 (3 credits)
     ED 316 (3 credits)
     ED 420 (11 credits)
     ED 450 (1 credit)

Secondary Education
     ED 319 (3 credits)
     ED 380 (2 credits)
     — 350 (3-4 credits)
     ED 430 (11 credits)
     ED 450 (1 credit)

Special Education
     ED 311 (3 credits)
     ED 316 (3 credits)
     ED 401 or ED 408 (4 credits)
     ED 406 or ED 409 (2 credits)

Elementary Base (Special Education)
     ED 423A (5 credits)
     ED 423B or ED 423C (6 credits)
     ED 450 (1 credit)

Secondary Base (Special Education)

     ED 423B or ED 423C (6 credits)
     ED 423D (5 credits)
     ED 450 (1 credit)

All education courses are invalid after six years. MA/MSED 150 Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher I, MA/MSED 151 Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher II, and ED 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics Education are also invalid after six years.

These requirements apply to all standard certification programs of study. Exceptions to the requirements may be made by the director of teacher education student services or the certification counselor in consultation with the appropriate faculty member.

Repeats of education courses must be taken at NMU.

Eligibility for Student Teaching Placement

Students should plan to do their student teaching when they have completed all prerequisite course work. Students must submit a complete student teaching application one semester before student teaching. Forms, policies, procedures and other information are available at: www.nmu.edu/education.

Student teaching placements are made by the university. Students are not to contact school personnel to arrange student teaching placements.

Occasionally the university finds it difficult to secure a student teaching assignment. Although the university may request an assignment, school districts are under no obligation to accept a student teacher. Reasons such as a poor academic record or a lack of a suitable supervising teacher are responses typically given by districts when not offering a student teaching placement. Students should be aware of this possibility as they progress toward a degree in teacher education.

Eligibility for Recommendation for Certification

To be eligible to be recommended for certification, students must satisfy the following requirements.

A. Comply with all of the previously stated admission and retention requirements.

B. Complete the baccalaureate degree in accordance with the above criteria and any additional criteria as established by other academic departments, where applicable.

C. Satisfactorily complete the student teaching assignment with a recommendation for certification by the supervising teacher and the university supervisor.

D. Satisfactorily complete all Michigan Test Teacher Certification subject area competency tests as required by Public Act 451 as amended (major, minor(s), and elementary education where applicable).

E. As of July 1, 2004, in order to be certified, new teachers must possess a valid certificate of course completion for first aid training that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Training must be approved by the Michigan Department of Education.

 

Other Requirements

All education majors must complete EN 111 College Composition I and EN 211 College Composition II (or equivalent) with a grade of “C” or better.

Students who do not meet requirements for continuous enrollment (e.g., those who drop out for one or more semesters or withdraw from all courses in which they are enrolled) are required to re-apply for admission to the level of the teacher education program that they were enrolled in at the time of their departure.

Students may be required to complete other tests or evaluation procedures for admission to any phase of the teacher education program, for removal of any suspension from the program, or for teacher certification.

 

Title II Requirements

NMU complies with all federal and state Title II requirements. NMU’s teacher education program is nationally accredited. More information can be found at www.nmu.edu/education.

 

Information for Elementary Education Majors

The Academic and Career Advisement Center advises new freshmen elementary education majors for three semesters. Other students will be advised through the School of Education once they have been admitted into the teacher education program. Students are required to adhere to state standards that do not necessarily apply to students outside the program. We strongly encourage students to maintain contact with their advisers and to be familiar with the teacher selection and retention standards that they receive upon admission to the program. Detailed planning sheets for the various major/minor options are available in the Teacher Education Student Services Office.

Social Studies Component
All students in the elementary education curriculum must complete a 15-credit-hour social studies requirement. Any AN, EC, HS, PS or SO prefixed course fulfills this requirement, as well as ED 101, FR 310, GC 100, GC 101, GC 164, GC 300, GC 305, GC 360, HL 322, NAS 204, NAS 310, NAS 315, PL 270 and SN 314. These credits can be double counted with other program requirements.

Major/Minors Program Guidelines
A major or two minors are required. Majors are available only in the four core content subject areas listed below. If two minors are chosen, one of the minors must be selected from the four core content subject areas.

Core Content Subject Areas for Majors and Minors

1. Language Arts (group) contains English, journalism, speech and reading courses.
2. Integrated Science (group) contains biology, earth/space science and physical science courses.
3. Social Studies (group) contains economics, geography, history and political science courses.
4. Mathematics (straight) contains math and computer science courses.

Minor Subject Areas

• French
• German
• Reading
• Spanish

Minors that overlap in content (e.g., reading and language arts) are prohibited.

 

Information for Secondary Education Majors

The Academic and Career Advisement Center advises new freshmen secondary education majors for three semesters. Other students will be advised through the School of Education once they have been admitted into the teacher education program. Students are required to adhere to state standards that do not necessarily apply to students outside the program. We strongly encourage students to maintain contact with their advisers and to be familiar with the teacher selection and retention standards that they receive upon admission to the program. Detailed planning sheets for the various major/minor options are available in the Teacher Education Student Services Office.

Prospective secondary school teachers are advised on course selection and other academic matters by faculty members of the department or area in which students plan to major.

The School of Education contributes professional studies courses in education to the secondary education curricula. Information about entrance, test and certification requirements is available from the Teacher Education Student Services Office.

Approved Secondary Education Majors and Minors

Teachable Majors

Art and Design Education Major
Secondary Education Biology Major
Secondary Education Chemistry Major
Secondary Education Earth Science Major (currently not accepting students)
Secondary Education English Major
Secondary Education French Major
Secondary Education Geography Major (currently not accepting students)
Secondary Education Health and Physical Education Major
Secondary Education History Major
Secondary Education Industrial Technology Major
Secondary Education Integrated Science Major
Secondary Education Mathematics Major
Secondary Education Music Major
Secondary Education Physics Major
Secondary Education Political Science Major (currently not accepting students)
Secondary Education Social Studies Major
Secondary Education Spanish Major
Secondary Education Special Education Major

 

Teachable Minors

Secondary Education Biology Minor
Secondary Education Chemistry Minor
Secondary Education Earth Science Minor (currently not accepting students)
Secondary Education Economics Minor (currently not accepting students)
Secondary Education English Minor
Secondary Education French Minor
Secondary Education Geography Minor (currently not accepting students)
Secondary Education German Minor
Secondary Education History Minor
Secondary Education Mathematics Minor
Secondary Education Physics Minor
Secondary Education Political Science Minor (currently not accepting students)
Secondary Education Spanish Minor

 

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Economics at NMU

The Economics Department offers courses for majors and minors in economics, courses supporting other majors and courses for general electives and liberal studies requirements. Accordingly, economics courses fall into four types: introductory, basic principles, intermediate theory and applied economics.

The department takes pride in its long-standing tradition of emphasizing the application of theory to relevant and current economic issues. It aims to provide students with a solid understanding of how economics sheds light on the way property rights, social institutions, and market and political processes affect real-world economic activity at all levels, from the local to the global. Although the subject matter can be challenging, many students who have never taken economics courses before are pleasantly surprised with both the power and the wide scope of economic analysis.

The department offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in economics and secondary education economics, and minors in economics and economics education. In cooperation with other departments, the Economics Department offers a major in secondary education social studies.

Department programs are tailored to meet the particular needs and vocational aims of students. Students planning to use the undergraduate major in economics as a foundation for further study in graduate school should minor in mathematics. For careers with the government, statistics is recommended; for careers in the financial services industry, accounting and finance are recommended; and for high school teaching, another social science is recommended. There are many career opportunities for the economics major; correspondingly, there are many alternatives in choosing electives and a minor field of study. For example, a number of our majors have been admitted to various law schools.

Student Organizations

• Economics Students Association
• Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society
• Student Michigan Education Association

Department/Program Policies

All economics majors and minors are urged to become familiar with computers and statistics regardless of career choice.

All majors and minors offered by the department require a 2.00 or higher grade point average for all economics courses.

Secondary Education Economic Minor
Students with a minor in secondary economics education must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

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Criminal Justice at NMU

The Criminal Justice Department provides students with an understanding of the process by which justice is distributed in our society, the function and operation of the criminal justice system (law enforcement, criminal courts and corrections), and the role of individuals in the allocation of justice. The department offers bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and loss prevention, and associate degrees in criminal justice and law enforcement.

The curriculum prepares students for a range of careers in law enforcement, adult and juvenile corrections with federal, state or local criminal justice agencies, or for graduate study. The faculty is dedicated to providing a challenging learning experience and to graduating outstanding candidates for entry into their professional careers or graduate school. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, research and community service.

Student Organization

• Criminal Justice Association

Department Facilities

• Forensics laboratory
• NMU Regional Police Academy

Department/Program Policies

Requirements for Transfer Students
Transfer students who want to major in criminal justice or loss prevention for the bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 20 credits with the NMU Criminal Justice Department. At least 8 of these credits must be at the 300-level or above. Transfer students who want to enter the associate degree program in criminal justice must complete a minimum of 12 credits with the NMU Criminal Justice Department.

GPA Requirements
All criminal justice and loss prevention courses used for the criminal justice major, loss prevention major, criminal justice minor, wildlife conservation law and policing minor and the associate degrees in criminal justice and law enforcement must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Language Recommendations
Students are encouraged to complete at least one year of study in a foreign language. Language study could be undertaken to satisfy either the formal studies requirement or the requirement for a bachelor of arts degree.

Police Academy

The associate of applied science degree in law enforcement provides students with the opportunity to obtain Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certified training through its Regional Police Academy. Michigan Public Act 203, 1965, and Michigan Administrative Code R 28.4101 requires that anyone seeking employment in the state as a police officer must first successfully complete the basic (MCOLES) approved police training curriculum. For information about the academy, including admission requirements, contact the Police Academy by calling 906-227-1408 or by visiting the Web site at: http://publicsafety.nmu.edu/Departments/PublicSafety/SiteSections/PoliceTraining/PoliceAcad
emy/PoliceAcademy.shtml.

Internships

The Criminal Justice Department offers students in the bachelor’s degree program and CJ minors an opportunity to participate in an internship program during their junior or senior year. This experience provides first-hand knowledge about the criminal justice or loss prevention field and an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in the classroom to a professional setting. Internships enhance a student’s career potential after graduation as well as provide important information regarding career selection. CJ 491 Internship will count in the general elective area.

Online Programs

The Criminal Justice Department offers the following programs on the Web:

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor's Degree in Loss Prevention
• Minor Program in Criminal Justice
• Minor Program in Loss Prevention  

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Communication and Media Studies at NMU

Communication empowers us to remember the past, act in the present and anticipate the future. It is the vehicle by which we manage relationships with others in contexts ranging from “one-to-one” to “one-to-many” using personal, public and mass-mediated channels of communication. The disciplines within the Communication and Media Studies Department represent a body of knowledge concerning verbal and nonverbal symbols that are spoken, enacted, heard and seen. The department covers three major areas of study and also serves the needs of students who wish to develop more effective communication skills. While excellent teaching is the department’s first priority, faculty members are also engaged in a variety of professional development activities, including research and creative endeavors, as well as service to the university and community.

Student Organizations

• WUPX student-operated radio station
• Public Eye News (student-run TV news program)
• The North Wind student newspaper
• Media Alliance for Communication Students (MACS)

Department/Program Policies

All department majors must maintain a 2.50 grade point average in the major and earn at least a “C-” in all major courses that are required for graduation, unless otherwise noted. Department minors must maintain a 2.00 grade point average.

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Clinical Sciences at NMU

The School of Clinical Sciences houses several health-sciences programs. The department is home to clinical laboratory sciences, radiography, surgical technology and speech language and hearing sciences. All of our programs and degrees are designed to be transferable to higher-level degrees. All programs are science-based and prepare students to serve as health care professionals in various clinical settings. Depending on program selection, graduates find employment in hospital laboratories, clinics, industry, microbiology, biotechnology, forensics and research. Our programs work closely with multiple hospitals and clinics in the upper Midwest in order to provide students with valuable internships and clinical practice. A list of our clinical affiliates is available on the department’s Web site.

Clinical Sciences Program Admission Policies

Radiography
Admission criteria into the clinical phase of the program require an overall minimum GPA of 2.5 as well as additional criteria for grades in specified courses. The details of admission requirements are found in the School of Clinical Sciences Policy Manual along with the applications to the programs (see end of document).

Students will be notified of their acceptance into the clinical sequence one full semester before placement.

Admission to the Surgical Technology Clinical Program
Admission to the surgical technology clinical sequence of courses is limited. The admissions committee reserves the right to select students to be admitted. The admission criteria is listed below (not all students who meet the minimum standards will be admitted if space is not available). Students must have a:

1.     Grade of "C" or better in all ST and CLS courses;
2.     Grade of "C" or better in BI 207, BI 208 and OIS 171;
3.     Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00;
4.     Minimum grade point average in the major of 2.00;
5.     Satisfactory assessment of student performance in the ST laboratories;
6.     Comprehensive entrance exam with a minimum passing score of 70%.

Students may repeat a surgical technology course only once.

Surgical Technology Readmission Criteria
Surgical technology courses are sequential, and there is limited space in some courses. When a student wishes to be readmitted into the surgical technology sequence of courses after having a withdrawal or failure in a previously enrolled course, the student must update the application to represent the new timeline for placement. Students who have failed any surgical technology courses more than once are ineligible for readmission.

Clinical Laboratory Science Programs Admissions
All students wishing to enroll in the first semester of a CLS program may do so, providing they have an adequate background for the courses. Current prerequisites are listed in the course descriptions. A faculty member and/or academic advisor may require the student to complete some remedial work.

Application for the Clinical Track
All students who have completed CLS 100 with a satisfactory grade and CLS 109 or equivalent with a "C" or better are eligible to apply for a clinical training position (refer to the specific concentration for details). The application must be submitted to the Clinical Coordinator no later than December 10 and April 10 (Fall and Winter respectively). The application must be accompanied by two confidential letters of recommendation and an updated unofficial copy of your transcript (if you have previously attended college). Specific criteria taken into consideration for acceptance is listed in the School of Clinical Sciences Policy Manual for each laboratory science concentration.

Clinical Sciences Transfer Credit Based On Professional Certification

Transfer Credit Based on Professional Certification
Applicants who have completed a radiography or surgical technology program but have not received an associate degree in radiography or surgical technology respectively, may apply for transfer credit for the associate degree in the appropriate program pending the following:

1. Applicants must hold national certification as a radiographer or surgical technologist. Proof of certification must be submitted to the School of Clinical Sciences.
2. Transcripts from regionally accredited institutions must be sent to the Admissions Office.
3. Transfer credit for the professional courses will be awarded as stipulated in the policy manual of the School of Clinical Sciences. If it is determined that there is not appropriate certification, then transfer credit will be removed from the transcript.
4. Students are eligible for up to 16 credits of advance placement credit as well, if it applies.

Clinical Sciences Program Retention Policies

Clinical Systems Analyst, Anatomic Pathology, Science Technologist, Clinical Assistant or Clinical Laboratory Technician
Students in these concentrations must maintain a 2.00 grade point average in the major and an NMU cumulative grade point average of 2.00. Students must receive no less than a “C” in any CLS course for the clinical laboratory technician and clinical assistant program.

Clinical Laboratory Science: Laboratory Medicine or Microbiology
A student must maintain an NMU cumulative grade point average of 2.60 and receive no less than a “C” in any CLS course.

Diagnostic Genetics
A student must have an NMU cumulative grade point average of 2.60 in the major, meet specific course grade requirements, and receive no less than a “C” in any CLS course.

Retention in the Surgical Technology Sequence
To remain in the surgical technology sequence, a student must meet the following conditions:

1. Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all surgical technology courses with no course below a "C" and maintain a cumulative NMU grade point average of 2.00.
2. Adhere to the university's student code and surgical technology student policies.
3. Demonstrate a pattern of safe clinical practice commensurate with educational experience to date.

Clinical Sciences: Additional Policies

For further information on policies, essential functions, application procedures, specific affiliation sites, hospital placement eligibility, costs, certification requirements, and job markets, see the Clinical Sciences Policy Manual (see the School of Clinical Sciences web site or the Northern Michigan University Bookstore).

The School of Clinical Sciences reserves the right to withdraw any student whose health, conduct, scholastic standing or clinical practice is such that it is inadvisable for the student to remain in the department. In any of the programs offered by this department, clinical placement for training cannot be guaranteed. In addition to the academic placement policies, students must be recommended by the departmental faculty. Any negative recommendations may override an otherwise acceptable record.

Students majoring in department programs are required to have certain immunizations, proof of health insurance and completion of a criminal background check. Further information is available in the department office.

Clinical Sciences Program Graduation Information and Requirements

Clinical Systems Analyst, Anatomic Pathology, Science Technologist, Clinical Assistant or Clinical Laboratory Technician
Based on the chosen concentration, upon graduation, students are qualified to take a national certification exam in either cytotechnology, histotechnology, CLT or phlebotomy. Additional special criteria and policies for internships are further described in the Clinical Sciences Policy Manual.

Clinical Laboratory Science: Laboratory Medicine or Microbiology
In order to be granted a bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, a student must maintain an NMU/cumulative grade point average of 2.60. Students must receive no less than a “C” in any CLS course. Students are eligible to take national certification examinations for medical laboratory scientist or the microbiology categorical exam upon program completion. Criteria for placement into the practicum can be found under the appropriate course descriptions and in the Clinical Sciences Policy Manual.

Diagnostic Genetics
In order to be granted a bachelor’s degree in the diagnostic genetics concentration, a student must have an NMU cumulative grade point average of 2.60, meet specific course grade requirements, and receive no less than a “C” in any CLS course. Students are then qualified to take the national certification exams for cytogenetic or molecular biology. Criteria for placement into the practicum includes a minimum 2.80 GPA in selected required courses. Other requirements can be found under the appropriate course descriptions and in the Clinical Sciences Policy Manual.

Surgical Technology
In order to be granted an associates degree in surgical technology, a student must maintain an NMU cumulative GPA of 2.00, receive no less than a "C" in any ST or CLS course, and pass a final comprehensive exam prior to graduation. Graduates are eligible to take a national certification examination upon program completion.

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Program

The speech, language and hearing sciences program offers an undergraduate curriculum that emphasizes human communication processes in a multicultural society. It encourages its majors to be active participants in their classes, in faculty research and other professional development activities. The program fosters advanced knowledge and practice through course work and clinic opportunities in serving children and adults with speech, language or hearing disorders.

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Program Professional/Graduate School Preparation

Courses in speech, language and hearing sciences are designed for students who wish to enter a graduate program in speech-language pathology and/or audiology. Pre-professional courses meet the requirements for the Council for Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Program Facilities

The Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic on the NMU campus serves the communication, cognitive and swallowing needs of children and adults from Marquette and the surrounding area. The clinic also provides pre-professional clinical practice experience to students enrolled in the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences major.

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Program Policies

In order to be successful in the speech, language and hearing sciences major, students should earn a letter grade of “B” or higher in the English composition courses (EN 111 and EN 211). The department requires a 2.5 grade point average in the major. However, it should be noted that most graduate programs require a minimum of an overall 3.00 grade point average. Therefore, all students are assigned a faculty adviser who will carefully monitor their progress throughout the program. See the School of Clinical Sciences Policy Manual and Procedure for the Speech, Langauge and Hearing Sciences program for further details.

Accreditation

The Clinical Laboratory Technician, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, and Cytogenetics and Diagnostic Molecular Scienceprograms are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Sciences (NAACLS) with Northern Michigan University as the sponsoring agency.

The Histotechnologist program is accredited by  the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Sciences (NAACLS) with the clinical affiliates as the sponsoring agencies.

The Clinical Assistant program requires no accreditation but is approved by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Sciences (NAACLS).

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL  60018-5119
Phone: 773-714-8880

The Cytotechnology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs with the clinical affiliates as the sponsoring agencies.

The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology with Northern Michigan University as the sponsoring agency.

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL  60606-2091
Phone:  312-704-5300

The Surgical Technology program is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) with Northern Michigan University as the sponsoring agency.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL  33756
Phone:  727-210-2350

Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110
Littleton, CO  80120-8031

www.naacls.org  - National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
www.jrcert.org - Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
www.caahep.org - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
www.arcstsa.org - Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

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Chemistry at NMU

The Chemistry Department offers programs leading to either the bachelor of arts degree or the bachelor of science degree in biochemistry, chemistry, forensic biochemistry, medicinal plant chemistry and secondary education chemistry. The department also supports courses for students in other areas needing chemistry cognates and electives. The program is designed for students planning professional careers in chemistry and related fields, and in the teaching of chemistry. There are several program options available at the advanced undergraduate level depending upon the career interests of the student.

Northern’s Chemistry Department is accredited by the American Chemical Society. ACS approval and periodic reviews of the department’s capability to offer complete programs to prepare students for professional work in the chemistry field attests to the continuing academic soundness of the undergraduate program and to its ability to serve the student population’s diverse needs and interests.

The Chemistry Department also provides advisement for students interested in pre-pharmacy. See the “Pre-professional Programs” section of this bulletin.

Student Organizations

• American Chemical Society Student Affiliates/Chemistry Club
• Forensic Biochemistry Club
• Student Michigan Education Association

Department/Program Policies

Students enrolled in a chemistry laboratory must pay the cost of replacement for glassware or equipment broken in excess of one dollar. Records of student breakage are maintained in the chemistry stockroom, and students are notified of any amount due after the last laboratory meeting. The breakage fee is not applicable to CH 490 or CH 491.

Only those chemistry courses passed with a grade of “C-” or better apply to the biochemistry, forensic biochemistry, medicinal plant chemistry, chemistry ACS certified majors and the non-teaching chemistry minor.

Seconday Education Chemistry
Students with a major or minor in secondary chemistry education must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).

Interdisciplinary Program

See Interdisciplinary and Individually Created Programs for more information on the following program.

Integrative Science Minor

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College of Business at NMU

The mission of the College of Business is to engage students with relevant academic and related programs that prepare them for a variety of successful careers and responsible engagement in society.

The college offers degree programs that foster intellectual curiosity, leadership, ethical behavior and global awareness, as well as provide quality content knowledge and develop problem solving, decision making and communication skills. Students are encouraged to work together on class projects, pursue internship opportunities and participate in college and university study abroad experiences.

The college’s programs of study include ten baccalaureate majors, eight minors, four associate degrees, and one certificate program. Each provides the student with a concentration of knowledge and skills in one of the many aspects of the business world.

Accreditation

The College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. It is one of 740 business programs worldwide to have this accreditation.

Student Organizations

• American Marketing Association
• Beta Gamma Sigma
• Business Professionals of America
• Gamma lota Sigma
• Institute for Managerial Accountants/Accounting Club
• NMU Team Business
• Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
• Student Managed Investment Fund

College Facilities

• Cybersecurity Lab

College/Program Policies

Admission to the College of Business

Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the College of Business. All baccalaureate majors (except Information Assurance/Cyber Defense, Public Relations and Sustainable Business and Enterprise Creation majors) must apply for admission.

To be eligible for admission, applicants must:

1. Successfully complete the following pre-admission courses: College Composition I and II (EN 111, EN 211); Finite Mathematics (MA 113); Introduction to Probability and Statistics (MA 109); Principles of Accounting I and II (ACT 230, ACT 240); Microeconomic/Macroeconomic Principles (EC 201, EC 202); CIS 222 Quantitative Business Problem Solving (not required by CYBR majors) and other elective credits to total 48 semester credit hours.
2. Complete the 48 semester credits listed above with a minimum grade point average of 2.25. Current enrollment can count toward meeting the minimum requirements; however, formal admission will not be granted until after successful completion of the minimum credits.

Note: Petition for exception to the above requirements must be made in writing and submitted to the Registrar’s Office. The petition must include reasons why an exception should be made and documentation of the reasons, if applicable.

Application Deadlines

Applications must be submitted by the following dates: For fall semester, February 15; winter semester, October 1; summer session, February 15. Applications received after these dates will not be acted upon until the following semester. Application forms are obtained at the College of Business office.

 

Other Policies

1. College of Business majors cannot enroll in NMU business courses at the 300 level or above until they have been admitted to the college and have attained junior status (56 hours).*
2. In order to receive a degree from the College of Business, students must complete at least 32 credit hours (24 within the College of Business) after admission to the college.
3. Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree must be admitted to the College of Business.
4. Students who drop enrollment from NMU and subsequently re-enroll as a business major at a later date (re-entry ­ students) must reapply for admission to the College of Business.
5. All CIS courses except CIS 110 are invalid after seven years.

*Information Assurance/Cyber Defense, Public Relations and Sustainable Business and Enterprise Creation majors are not required to apply, therefore do not need to petition for an exemption.

 

Grade Point Average Requirements

Associate degree students must earn a 2.00 grade point average in all business courses, except for the Insurance Associate degree program, which requires a 2.25 GPA in all business courses.

Information Systems (IS) majors or minors and IS associate degree students must earn a minimum grade of “C-” in each CS/CIS/IS course applying to their IS major, minor or associate degree.

All other baccalaureate degree students must obtain a 2.00 GPA in their (combined) business core and major courses as well as a 2.00 cumulative Northern Michigan University GPA.

All business minors must earn a 2.00 GPA.

 

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