2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

This minor focuses on the institution of social welfare and the service delivery system. It is especially appropriate for students pursuing degrees in other human service curricula.

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

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm

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For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Languages, Literatures and International Studies department page.

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

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The practical nursing program is currently suspended and not accepting applicants.

The practical nursing program prepares students to provide nursing care to patients and their families in hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices, home health care agencies and health clinics. The program of study combines nursing theory lectures with planned patient care learning experiences in hospitals, nursing homes and community health care agencies. Graduates are qualified to take the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN).

Required prerequisite courses may be taken on a full- or part-time basis.

Students pursuing the practical nursing certificate must maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00 in all nursing courses with no course below a “C”and maintain an overall Northern Michigan University grade point average of 2.00.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Nursing - Practical department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-n…

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Students with a sociology minor must earn a minimum of a 2.00 GPA in the minor.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Sociology and Anthropology department page.

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

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

The major in Behavior Analysis prepares students for careers in experimental psychology, behavioral mental health, and applied behavior analysis.  With a heavy focus on real world applications, scientific methodology, and practical experience, graduates of this program will learn to critically analyze the relationship between the environment and behavior, and to develop effective methods for influencing and improving socially relevant behaviors.  Behavior analysts play an important role in many settings and with a variety of populations, such as therapists for those struggling with aggressive or problematic behavior, supervisors of behavioral treatment, consultants for organizational behavior change, and as researchers in both basic and applied areas.

The major contains a Verified Course Sequence by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), which prepares students for certification as Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). This major requires a minimum of two semesters of practicum, which requires prerequisite courses to be completed prior to enrollment in practicum. An additional two semesters of advanced practicum are optional for those seeking additional supervised experience hours and/or certification at the assistant behavior analyst level. These additional practicum courses require a minimum grade point average in VCS courses, as well as instructor and departmental permission.

Students majoring in Behavior Analysis must complete all psychology courses, both transfer and NMU, with a grade of “C” or higher.

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

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

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Advising for students interested in the pre-veterinary medicine program is done by the Biology Department, 2001 New Science Facility, biology@nmu.edu, phone 906-227-2310.

Pre-veterinary students who are residents of Michigan normally plan an academic program to meet requirements for admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. Those requirements can be met at Northern Michigan University, where students take specified courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, college composition, social science and humanities. Students are encouraged to earn a bachelor’s degree at Northern Michigan University by completing a major and minor in such fields as biology, biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics or psychology. Other majors are acceptable as long as the specified courses are completed.

Specific advisement information is found in the Pre-veterinary Medicine Handbook, available from the Biology Department. Factors considered in acceptance of students into the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University include legal residency, grade point average in all college course work, grade point average in required pre-veterinary science courses, results of the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE), total college course credits completed, average course load per semester, a personal interview, essay, veterinary experience and animal exposure, and extracurricular activities.

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/veterinarians.htm

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

Students wishing to pursue a career in pharmacy must fulfill a doctor of pharmacy program. The prerequisites for the doctor of pharmacy program may be completed at Northern Michigan University.The actual doctor of pharmacy must be earned at one of the nation's pharmacy schools. Within Michigan, the doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) is available from Ferris State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. Another option, the Ph.D. in pharmacy, is also available from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University, but this degree usually require earning the bachelor’s degree in chemistry or pharmacy first.

The specific courses you should take in the pre-pharmacy program at Northern Michigan University will vary depending on which pharmacy school you are planning to attend. However, some of the courses that are common to many pharmacy schools are listed below.

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/pharmacists.htm

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

Pre-optometry students who are residents of Michigan normally plan an academic program of three or more years to meet requirements for admission to the College of Optometry at Ferris State University. Those requirements can be completed at Northern Michigan University, specifically courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, psychology, behavioral science, English and humanities. Pre-professional course requirements for the other American optometry schools can also be completed at NMU.

Students are encouraged to complete a bachelor’s degree at Northern by pursuing a regular major in fields related to optometry, such as biochemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, chemistry or psychology.

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/optometrists.htm

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Online Only through NMU Global Campus

This degree is designed for students who already hold a RN license, but who have not completed a baccalaureate program. See admission and retention standards for this program outlined above. Credit for a maximum of 47 semester hours will be granted towards required courses in major to those individuals transferring from an accredited nursing program or community college.

Students majoring in nursing must maintain a minimum 2.25 NMU cumulative grade point average and must complete all nursing courses with a minimum grade of “C”, or “S” when the course is graded "S/U".

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Nursing - Baccalaureate department page.

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

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

1. Students pursuing this program are assigned to the premedical adviser who assists them in selecting the courses required and recommended for admission into medical school and with general advisement on other required premedical activities. The choice of major is not restricted and students should choose a major that will interest them and provide a possible career opportunity for them upon graduation. Regardless of the major, students must take the science courses required by medical schools for admission. It is also recommended that other upper level biology courses be taken to enhance preparedness for medical school success. Please see the course listings below. A premedical handbook is available from the adviser located in the Chemistry Department.
    
2. The premedical advisor provides students with information about the profession, application procedures to medical schools, and the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). NMU has a premedical advisory board comprised of practicing physicians and NMU professors. The board works in conjunction with the advisor and may interview students who qualify based on GPA and MCAT scores. The premedical advisor will then construct a letter of evaluation (board letter) based on the interview and letters of recommendation.
    
3. Regardless of major selected at NMU, students will be required to complete one year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics from the courses listed below. In addition, other courses in the list should be completed to strengthen their application. Students should consult with the advisor on this to gain a complete understanding of the course requirements for medical school.

Minimum course requirements for U.S. medical schools. All of these science courses have an associated laboratory component.

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/home.htm

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