2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

Majors receive the bachelor of social work degree, which is recognized as the entry level credential for social work practice. Graduates are prepared as generalists for careers in mental health, health care, the court system, substance abuse and spouse abuse programs, among others.

Student interested in this major should refer to the program’s admission and professional standards, retention policy and field instruction guidelines outlined above.

Students must maintain a cumulative 2.50 grade point average in all course work applicable to the social work curricula, defined as all courses in the major and the required minor(s).

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

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

This minor is open to students of any major. It is especially appropriate for students intending to enter public service at the local, state or federal levels. The program requires two classes at each level (100-400) for a total of 20 credits. Additional military science courses are offered to broaden the experience and perspective of the students. Refer to the “Course Descriptions” section of this bulletin.

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

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

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This major is for students interested in careers that require an understanding of human social behavior. The program emphasizes both theory and methodology, and the major offers an opportunity to investigate a variety of areas such as crime and deviance, family, minority groups, religion and social change. The major is valuable in a variety of fields, including business, community work, corrections, government services, health services, public relations, research and social services. Students who hold this degree are also well prepared for graduate study.

Students majoring in sociology must earn at least a "C-" in any sociology course counted toward the major and achieve at least a 2.50 cumulative grade point average in all sociology courses (NMU and transfer).

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

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

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The psychology major educates students on the primary fields of the science of psychology. The major prepares students for occupations in psychology and for graduate degree programs in psychology by providing advanced coursework and laboratory experiences. The major provides a core curriculum, breadth courses, and concentration areas within psychology. Students majoring in psychology 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

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

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.

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

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This program provides the necessary preparation for graduate programs accredited by the Council for Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

The department requires a 2.5 grade point average in the major.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.

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

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Students with a public administration minor must maintain a grade of a “C” or above in required courses for the minor.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Political Science and Public Administration department page.

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

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

Students with a minor in secondary education political science 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 Political Science and Public Administration department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

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Students with a minor in political science must maintain a grade of a “C” or above in required courses for the minor.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Political Science and Public Administration department page.

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

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

This major gives students a broad view of the world with an emphasis on developing regions. The core ensures that students have broad exposure to major world religions, international politics and government, recent global history and relationships between geography, culture, arts and society. This major is a good point of departure for pursuing an international-related master’s degree and/or many careers, including international business, diplomacy and fields related to human development. 

Please note that in addition to the course requirements listed below, International Studies majors must also meet the following requirements:

1. Study Abroad
International Studies majors must have a study abroad experience, normally in a non-English speaking country, for at least ten weeks, including a minimum of eight weeks of study through an approved college-level institution. Many of the credits earned can be applied to the major. Students who attended high school in another country may petition the international studies advisory committee for exemption from the requirement for study abroad.

2. Language Proficiency
International studies majors must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English at the 202 level or higher. This can be accomplished by completing a 202 (or 300 or higher) course in a language or by verification through the Languages, Literatures and International Studies Department (i.e. determined by examination or through some other means of confirming proficiency). Alternatively, if a student studies a language abroad that is not offered at NMU and only achieves proficiency in that language through the 102 level, the student may demonstrate proficiency in a second language other than English through the 102 level.

3. Program Approval
A program approval for international studies majors must be prepared and approved by an academic advisor from the Languages, Literatures and International Studies Department and a copy forwarded to the Registrar’s Office. A degree evaluation will not be performed until approval is received. 

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

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