2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

Advising for students interested in the pre-physician assistant program is done by Dr. Erich Ottem, Biology Department, 906-227-1072; email: eottem@nmu.edu.

Northern Michigan University offers courses that prepare students for admission to many physician assistant programs. This pre-physician assistant program is similar to the pre-medical program because of the strong emphasis on basic sciences and requisite courses focused on the human body and functions. More advanced courses required for admission to a specific physician assistant program may vary widely depending on the school. Students may have any major but must complete the science courses required for entry to the programs to which they are applying. NMU has an articulation agreement with Central Michigan University's physician assistant program that allows for four NMU students to have a guaranteed interview with a high probability of acceptance into the program on a non-competitive basis providing the students meet all of the admission criteria in the CMU curriculum guide, and minimum GPA requirements.

Whether applying for admission to the CMU PA program or considering any other school, it is imperative that students seek advise and guidance from the pre-physician assistant adviser in the Chemistry Department.

Additional Application Criteria for the CMU Physician Assistant Program

1. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5.
2. No grade less than a B in any prerequisite course work.
3. Recommendation by Physics Department pre-medical adviser.
4. A minimum of 500 direct patient care hours must be completed prior to application.
5. Community/volunteer service involvement.
6. Graduate Record Exam completed.
7. Receive a passing score from an interview with CMU Physican Assistant Admissions Committee.

Students will typically take courses selected from the list below to qualify for PA school. The student should determine the specific requirements for the PA schools of interest and consult with the pre-PA advisor for course selection. 

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Pre-Professional Programs department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapist-assistants-and-aides.htm

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All entrepreneurship minors must earn a 2.00 GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

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

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New students will not be accepted into the program at this time. Contact department for more information.

All office services minors must earn a 2.00 GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

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

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All marketing minors must earn a 2.00 GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/market-research-analysts.htm

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All management minors must earn a 2.00 GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

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

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IS minors must earn a minimum grade of “C-” in each CS/CIS/IS course applying to their IS minor.

All information systems minors must earn a 2.00 GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-spe…

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All business minors must earn a 2.00 GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

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

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All accounting minors must earn a 2.00 GPA.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm

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New students will not be accepted into the program at this time. Contact department for more information.

This certificate program provides a focused educational experience for office support personnel, including introductory skills for employment in an office environment. Career opportunities in the office support field are available in public and private companies for positions such as office clerk, transcriptionists, keyboarding specialists and secretaries.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

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

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

New students will not be accepted into the program at this time. Contact department for more information.

This program provides advanced skills required for employment in an office environment and with specialized skills necessary for employment in the medical field. The health care industry is supported by many behind the scenes individuals who are employed in a variety of administrative/support areas. General clerical/support positions include insurance clerk, billing clerk and medical records clerk. Administrative/technical positions include medical transcriptionist, medical coder, health unit coordinator, office manager and administrative assistant.

Associate degree students must earn a 2.00 grade point average in all business courses.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.

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

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.