Start Date
End Date
Years
2223

Esthetics Certificate

This esthetics certificate program provides the skills on an individualized basis to students who want to specialize in the study and care of the skin; as it pertains to the head, face and neck. The program is heavily orientated to hands on lab activities outlined by requirements established by the state of Michigan. Students will gain a basic working knowledge and application practices for proper sanitation procedures, state laws, management skills, use of mechanical equipment and electrical safety, general anatomy and physiology, disorders and diseases of the skin, artistic principles, facial techniques, and occupational safety guidelines to meet the demanding requirements of this profession.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of department page.

Total Credits Required 16

Elementary Education Early Childhood Minor

Early Childhood Education is not currently accepting students.  At this time, this program is only available for post-degree students.

Students with a minor in early childhood 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).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Education, Leadership & Public Service, School of department page.

Total Credits Required 20

Note: Students who elect to complete a minor in elementary education early childhood must student teach in an elementary 4-8 setting and a K-3 setting. Students complete this requirement as part of their major.

Professional Education - 12 cr. 
ED 423A Teaching in the Elementary School (5 cr.)
ED 423E Teaching in Early Childhood Grades K-3 (6 cr.)
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching (1 cr.)

Native American Studies Major

On-Campus and Online through NMU Global Campus

NAS majors must achieve a GPA of 2.25 or higher in all major required courses.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Native American Studies department page.

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40
Native American Studies Major 40
 
Required Core Courses 16
NAS 204 Native American Experience [SOCR] 4
NAS 212 Michigan & Wisconsin Tribal Relations [SOCR] 4
NAS 310 Tribal Law and Government 4
NAS 315 History of Indian Boarding School Education [INTT] 4
 
Anishinaabemowin (Anishinaabe Language) 4
NAS 101 Spark of the Three Fires: Anishinaabe Language, Culture and Community I[HUME] or 4
     NAS 207 Beautiful Walks on Turtle Island: Seasonal Experience Anishinaabe Language  (4 cr.) [HUME]  
 
Capstone (both theoretical and applied) 8
NAS 404 Research and Engagement in Native American Studies 4
NAS 488 Native American Community Engagement (4 cr.) 4
 
Native American Studies Electives 12
Choose twelve credits from below with at least eight credits at the 300 level or above.
AD 200 Native American Art and Architecture (4 cr.)  
AN 320 Native Peoples of North America (4 cr.)  
AN 330 Indians of the Western Great Lakes (4 cr.)  
CJ 460 Native American Justice (4 cr.)  
EN 311Z World Literature in English * (4 cr.) [SOCR]  
EN 314 Traditional Oral Literatures: Selected Native American Cultures (4 cr.) [SOCR]  
EN 316 Native American Novels and Poetry (4 cr.) [SOCR]  
EN 317 Native American Drama, Nonfiction and Short Stories (4 cr.) [SOCR]  
EN 410 Genres of Writing * (1 - 4 cr.)  
EN 430 Major Authors * (4 cr.)  
HS 233 Native American History (4 cr.) [SOCR]  
MU 325 World Music * (4 cr.) [HUME]  
NAS 230 Decolonizing with Indigenous Foods (4 cr.)
All courses with NAS prefix not already included in required courses.
 
Minor 16
Choose any minor except the following; the Native American Studies minor or the Native American Community Services minor.

Special topics courses, directed studies and course substitutions with significant Native American subject matter from other academic areas may be added with NAS Faculty Affairs Committee and department head approval prior to offering the course.

*Course with variable content. Credit only applies when there is primarily Native American subject matter.

Manufacturing Production Technician Certificate

The Manufacturing Production Technician (MPT) certificate prepares students to become skilled production personnel who can function in today’s competitive manufacturing environments. Manufacturing companies require skilled machine operators that can use gauging, inspection, and operations techniques to produce high quality products in today’s global market. Students will be taught to understand the needs, processes, and activities used in today's manufacturing environment. Additionally, students will learn to infuse contemporary business concepts such as time management, work ethic and attitude, team building, and problem solving into the manufacturing setting. Students who successfully complete the MPT program will earn and be awarded a college certificate. The MPT certificate offers a great way to gain employment or advance in a current job.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Technology and Occupational Sciences, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/home.htm

Total Credits Required 16

Biology Major - Zoology Concentration

This concentration provides a foundation for introductory positions of employment in museums, zoos, universities and state and ­ federal agencies involved in fish, wildlife and other natural resource use. It is an appropriate program for pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, and pre-veterinary science students. It also provides a solid background for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in special areas of zoology.

A 2.00 grade point average is required for all biology courses taken in the department. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s academic programs committee.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40
Biology Core 24
Other Required Courses 19-20
See Biology Major for complete list of required courses.

Zoology Concentration 27-29
Core Courses for Zoology Concentration 13
BI 327 Animal Physiology or 4
     BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.)  
Any Chemistry Course 200 Level or Above 4
PH 202 College Physics II [SCII] or 5
     PH 221 Introductory Physics II (5 cr.) [SCII]  
 
Electives for Zoology Concentration 14-16
Choose one course from the following: 3-4
BI 324 Invertebrate Zoology (4 cr.)  
BI 423 Parasitology (3 cr.)  
BI 424 Entomology (4 cr.)  
BI 465 Aquatic Insect Ecology (4 cr.)  
Choose one course from the following: 3-4
BI 322 Vertebrate Zoology (4 cr.)  
BI 460 Ichthyology (4 cr.)  
BI 461 Herpetology (4 cr.)  
BI 462 Ornithology (4 cr.)  
BI 463 Mammalogy (4 cr.)  
Choose one course from the following: 4
BI 221 Comparative Anatomy (4 cr.)  
BI 321 Embryology (4 cr.)  
BI 426 Human Histology (4 cr.)  
BI 427 Ecological Animal Physiology (4 cr.)  
Choose one course from the following: 4
Any Biology Course Above BI 220 (4 cr.)  

This major does not require a minor.

Biology Major - Physiology Concentration

This concentration is appropriate for pre-professional students in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary medicine, pre-optometry and physical therapy. It provides a foundation for introductory positions of employment in such fields as biomedical research, food and drug manufacturing, nutrition and sports physiology. It can also serve as a basis for graduate studies in developmental biology, physiological ecology, embryology and molecular biology.

A 2.00 grade point average is required for all biology courses taken in the department. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s academic programs committee.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40
Biology Core 24
Other Required Courses 19-20
See Biology Major for complete list of required courses.

Physiology Concentration 32-34
Core Courses for Physiology Concentration 24-26
BI 221 Comparative Anatomy or 4
     BI 207 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 cr.)  
BI 327 Animal Physiology or 4
     BI 208 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4 cr.)  
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology or 4
     BI 431 Plant Physiology (4 cr.)  
CH 450 Biochemistry I 4
Any Chemistry Course 200 Level or Above 4
PH 202 College Physics II [SCII] or 5
     PH 221 Introductory Physics II (5 cr.) [SCII]  
Electives for Physiology Concentration 8
Choose eight credits from the following: 8
BI 203 Medical Microbiology (3 - 5 cr.)  
BI 207 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 cr.)  
BI 208 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4 cr.)  
BI 221 Comparative Anatomy (4 cr.)  
BI 288 Research in Biology (1 - 4 cr.)  
BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.)  
BI 321 Embryology (4 cr.)  
BI 327 Animal Physiology (4 cr.)  
BI 404 Virology (3 cr.)  
BI 405 Immunology (3 cr.)  
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.)  
BI 412 Biostatistics (4 cr.)  
BI 413 Biochemistry of Development (4 cr.)  
BI 417 Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy (4 cr.)  
BI 418 Molecular Biology (4 cr.)  
BI 419 Biology of Cancer (4 cr.)  
BI 420 Neuroscience (4 cr.)  
BI 423 Parasitology (3 cr.)  
BI 425 Endocrinology (4 cr.)  
BI 426 Human Histology (4 cr.)  
BI 427 Ecological Animal Physiology (4 cr.)  
BI 431 Plant Physiology (4 cr.)  
BI 446 Genomics (4 cr.)  
BI 488 Advanced Research in Biology (1 - 4 cr.)  

This major does not require a minor.

Biology Major - Microbiology Concentration

This major and concentration is appropriate for pre-professional students in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry and pre-veterinary medicine. It provides a foundation for introductory positions of employment in such fields as pharmaceuticals, manufacturing biological products, and monitoring health and environmental standards. It can also serve as a foundation for graduate studies in special areas of microbiology.

A 2.00 grade point average is required for all biology courses taken in the department. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s academic programs committee.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40
Biology Core 24
Other Required Courses 19-20
See Biology Major for complete list of required courses.

Microbiology Concentration 33
Core Courses for Microbiology Concentration 18
BI 303 General Microbiology 5
CH 325 Organic Chemistry II 3
CH 327 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1
CH 450 Biochemistry I 4
PH 202 College Physics II [SCII] or 5
     PH 221 Introductory Physics II (5 cr.) [SCII]  
Electives for Microbiology Concentration 15
Choose 15 credits from the following list: 15
BI 203 Medical Microbiology (3 - 5 cr.)  
BI 207 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (4 cr.)  
BI 208 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (4 cr.)  
BI 288 Research in Biology (1 - 4 cr.)  
BI 327 Animal Physiology (4 cr.)  
BI 402 Microbial Ecology (4 cr.)  
BI 404 Virology (3 cr.)  
BI 405 Immunology (3 cr.)  
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.)  
BI 412 Biostatistics (4 cr.)  
BI 413 Biochemistry of Development (4 cr.)  
BI 418 Molecular Biology (4 cr.)  
BI 423 Parasitology (3 cr.)  
BI 431 Plant Physiology (4 cr.)  
BI 446 Genomics (4 cr.)  
BI 488 Advanced Research in Biology (1 - 4 cr.)  

This major does not require a minor.

Biology Major - General Biology Concentration

This major and concentration provides an opportunity for a diversified background in biology, applicable to a wide range of introductory positions of employment in business and industry, hospitals, universities, the military and government at the local, state and federal levels. It also provides excellent preparation for graduate work in biology or related sciences.

A 2.00 grade point average is required for all biology courses taken in the department. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s academic programs committee. 

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40
Biology Core 24
Other Required Courses 19-20
See Biology Major for complete list of required courses.

General Biology Concentration Electives 20
Any BI course at the 200 level or above, including at least 12 credits at the 300-level or above, but not BI 305. May include up to 4 credits of BI 499 Internship.

This major does not require a minor.

Biology Major - Ecology Concentration

This major and concentration provides a background for further study or for introductory positions of employment in fish and wildlife management, forestry, environmental science and other natural resource fields. Students interested in a career in wildlife biology should obtain information from the Biology Department on course selection for certification as an associate wildlife biologist by the Wildlife Society.

A 2.00 grade point average is required for all biology courses taken in the department. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s academic programs committee.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40
Biology Core 24
 
Ecology Concentration 35-38
Core Courses for Ecology Concentration 8
BI 310 Ecology Theory and Methods 4
DATA 109 Introduction to Statistics [QUAR]; or 4
      BI 412 Biostatistics (4 cr.)  
Electives for Ecology Concentration 27-30
    Physiology Elective 4
    Choose one course from the following:  
     BI 327 Animal Physiology (4 cr.)  
     BI 431 Plant Physiology (4 cr.)  
    Conservation and Management Elective 4
    Choose one course from the following:  
     BI 240 Conservation Biology (4 cr.)  
     BI 441 Fisheries Management (4 cr.)  
     BI 442 Wildlife Management (4 cr.)  
    Advanced Ecology Electives 8
    Choose two courses from the following:  
     BI 314 Introduction to Marine Biology (4 cr.)  
     BI 402 Microbial Ecology (4 cr.)  
     BI 410 Ecology of the Great Lakes (4 cr.)  
     BI 411 Limnology (4 cr.)  
     BI 428 Behavioral Ecology (4 cr.)  
     BI 434 Plant Ecology (4 cr.)  
     BI 435 Boreal Ecosystems (4 cr.)  
     BI 465 Aquatic Insect Ecology (4 cr.)  
     BI 466 Stream Ecology (4 cr.)  
    Other Biology Electives 7
    Choose from the groups above or from the following:  
     BI 229 Field Marine Biology (1 - 4 cr.)  
     BI 230 Plant Kingdom (4 cr.)  
     BI 262 Field Ornithology (3 cr.)  
     BI 288 Research in Biology (1 - 4 cr.)  
     BI 290 Fisheries and Wildlife Seminar (1 cr.)  
     BI 322 Vertebrate Zoology (4 cr.)  
     BI 324 Invertebrate Zoology (4 cr.)  
     BI 390 Field Experience (1 - 2 cr.)  
     BI 412 Biostatistics (4 cr.)  
     BI 423 Parasitology (3 cr.)  
     BI 424 Entomology (4 cr.)  
     BI 427 Ecological Animal Physiology (4 cr.)  
     BI 429 Advanced Field Marine Biology (1 - 4 cr.)  
     BI 433 Boreal Flora (3 - 4 cr.)  
     BI 460 Ichthyology (4 cr.)  
     BI 461 Herpetology (4 cr.)  
     BI 462 Ornithology (4 cr.)  
     BI 463 Mammalogy (4 cr.)  
     BI 488 Advanced Research in Biology (1 - 4 cr.)  
     BI 498 Directed Studies in Biology (1 - 4 cr.)  
     BI 499 Internship (1 - 6 cr.)  
    Geography Electives 4
    Choose from the following list:  
     GC 202 Soils (4 cr.)  
     GC 225 Introduction to Maps (2 cr.)  
     GC 255 Physical Geology (4 cr.) [SCII]  
     GC 335 Geographic Information Systems (4 cr.)  
     GC 401 Biogeography (4 cr.)  

Other Required Courses 19-20
Outside of the major concentration. See Biology Major for complete list of other required courses.

This major does not require a minor.

Biology Major - Botany Concentration

This major and concentration provides an opportunity for a diversified background in botany applicable to a wide range of introductory positions in business and industry, universities and government at the local, state and federal levels. It also provides preparation for graduate work in botany or related sciences.

A 2.00 grade point average is required for all biology courses taken in the department. Exceptions must be requested via petition to the department’s academic programs committee.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Biology department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/home.htm

Total Credits Required 120
General Education
30-40
Biology Core 24
Other Required Courses 19-20
See Biology Major for complete list of required courses.

Botany Concentration 23-24
 
Core Courses for Botany Concentration 16
BI 230 Plant Kingdom 4
BI 431 Plant Physiology 4
BI 433 Boreal Flora or * 3 - 4
     BI 434 Plant Ecology (4 cr.)  
GC 202 Soils 4
 
Electives for Botany Concentration 8
Choose from the following:
     BI 234 Field Mycology (4 cr.)  
     BI 288 Research in Biology ** (1 - 4 cr.)  
     BI 402 Microbial Ecology (4 cr.)  
     BI 433 Boreal Flora * (3 - 4 cr.) or  
         BI 434 Plant Ecology (4 cr.)  
     BI 488 Advanced Research in Biology ** (1 - 4 cr.)  

*Choose the other course than the one taken in the Core Botany Concentration list above. Any biology course 220 level or above, except BI 305.

**Topic must be related to plants, fungi, algae or plant-microbe interactions.

This major does not require a minor.

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