Associate of Applied Science	Diploma
Associate of Arts	General Education Program
Associate of Science	MACRAO Agreement
Certificate Programs	MACRAO Elective Options

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Programs of study at Bay Mills Community College are designed to provide opportunities for students to develop skills, competencies and experience in chosen areas. Students can complete programs of study preparing them to transfer to a four-year institution or to seek immediate employment. Those seeking personal enrichment or new or updated job skills,as well as visiting students from other colleges are welcome at BMCC.

BMCC grants the following degrees: Associate of Applied Science (ASS), Associate of Arts (AA), and Associate of Science (AS). Non-degree programs lead to a certificate of Achievement (C).

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Curriculums leading to AAS degrees are intense programs of study designed to prepare students for employment after graduation. Degree requirements for the AAS include a minimum of general education courses, a maximum of specialized occupational courses, and both designated and open electives. The concept of "career concentration" has been followed in the design of each program. Students become involved with career oriented courses during their first semester. This involvement continues throughout the time spent with Bay Mills Community College. All candidates for an Associate of Applied Science degree must successfully complete a minimum of 62 semester credits.

Although the Associate of Applied Science degree is designed primarily for employment preparation, many of the courses in these degree programs can transfer to four-year colleges. Students should consult with their faculty advisors if interested in transfer information.

Associate of Applied Science Programs

HUMAN SERVICES
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
NISHNAABEK COMMUNITY/CULTURAL SERVICE
OJIBWE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION: NISHNAABEMWIN

Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS)

The Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degree programs are BMCC's basic academic transfer programs. Courses in these programs form the basis for many career options and majors and parallel those offered in the first two years at four-year baccalaureate degree institutions. All students wishing to transfer should -work closely with academic advisors at BMCC and intended transfer schools in the planning of their course of study while at Bay Mills Community College because of varied academic backgrounds and differences in transfer requirements for individual colleges and universities. Substitutions for prescribed courses may be allowed as necessary for individual students to meet specific transfer requirements. If prerequisite courses need to be taken prior to required courses, students should expect to spend additional time for program completion. All candidates for an Associate of Arts or Science degree must successfully complete a minimum of 62 semester credits.

Associate of Arts Programs

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
GREAT LAKES NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES
CRIMINAL JUSTICE EMPHASIS CORRECTIONS
HEALTH & FITNESS
EDUCATION
SOCIAL SCIENCE

Associate of Science Program

GENERAL STUDIES

Certificate of Completion (C)

Certificate programs at Bay Mills Community College are designed to provide opportunities to develop skills in areas that would lead to employment. Specialized and technological certificates are available to meet the needs of business and industry. Some certificates may also lead to our degree programs. Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for continuation.

CORRECTIONS
NISHNAABEMWlN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE-YEAR 1

Certificate Program

GENERAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
GREAT LAKES NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES
HUMAN SERVICES
MEDICAL OFFICE
NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
NISHNAABEK COMMUNITY/CULTURAL SERVICE
OFFICE SYSTEMS

Other certificate programs are offered which meet the specialized needs of business and industry.

Diploma (D)

NISHNAABEMWlN LANGUAGE & INSTRUCTORS INSTITUTE (OJIBWE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION)

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GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Bay Mills Community College believes an integral part of an Associate Degree education to be acquisition of general education basic competencies in four critical areas: communications, scientific and mathematical methods, Native American awareness, and social science theories and applications. These competencies are essential to successful learning in the college environment, and they provide the academic foundation for continued learning in major area curriculums.

Students who receive an Associate Degree from Bay Mills Community College will:

1. Demonstrate Effective Communications: Students will be able to successfully formulate, present, and defend views through written, oral and electronic sources.



2. Utilize Scientific and Mathematical Methods: Students will understand and apply the logical thought processes of analytical critical thinking that can be applied to the solution of problems in diverse academic and career fields and in everyday life.



3. Demonstrate Understanding of Native History and Culture: Students will understand Native history, lifestyles, philosophies, and the importance of traditional language in maintaining Native culture.



4. Understand Social Science Theories and Applications: Students will understand the dynamics of human interaction in a variety of contexts and apply principles of problem solving to individual, family, community, institutional, and societal issues.



5. Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate the mental processes, strategies, and skills people use to solve problems, make decisions, learn new concepts, establish credibility, validate perceptions and detect bias. They will be able to identify' ethical issues and apply a value-based reasoning system.
   

All Bay Mills Community College students must enroll in (ENl1l) College Composition and (EN112) Content Area Composition & Research consecutively during their first year. They must pass both courses with a C or better before moving on to courses which have EN112 as a prerequisite. ENI12 prerequisites are found in the Course Description section of the catalog.

BMCC students who have successfully completed year one of the Nishnaanbemwin Language Institute are exempt from NA113 Native American Awareness. The contents of this course is covered within the Nishnaanbewin Language Institute curriculum.

General Education Course Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees

Bay Mills Community College requires students who are enrolled in an A.A.S. degree program to take two semester of English composition.

	Courses	Credits
CS 112	Introduction to Computers	4
EN111	College Composition	4
EN112	Content Area Composition and Research	4
******	Designated Math Elective or Science Elective with Lab	4
NA113	Native American Awareness	1
	TOTAL CREDITS	17

General Education Course Requirements for Associate of Arts and Science Degrees

Bay Mills Community College requires students who are enrolled in an A.A. or A.S. degree program to complete three (3) semesters of English composition.

	Courses	Credits
CS112	Introduction to Computers	4
EN111	College Composition	4
EN112	Content Area Composition and Research	4
EN219	Technical and Report Writing or	4
EN256	Advanced Composition and Research or	4
BU193	Communication and Writing Skills	3
MA114	Intermediate Algebra or	4
MAl16	College Algebra
NA113	Native American Awareness	1
NA125	History and Organization of Michigan Indian Tribes	4
******	Designated Science Elective with Lab	4
******	Designated Communication Elective EN 107 Public Speaking or Designated Interpersonal Relations Elective	3
******	Designated Social Science Elective	3-4
	TOTAL CREDITS	35-36

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MACRAO Agreement

Bay Mills Community College is a signatory to the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO) Transfer Agreement. This agreement is designed to facilitate transfer from community colleges to baccalaureate colleges and universities in Michigan. The agreement provides for transferability of up to 30 semester credits to meet many (in some cases all) of the General Education Requirements at participating Michigan four-year colleges and universities. Students may complete the MACRAO Transfer Agreement as part of an associate degree or as a stand-alone package.

The 30 semester credit hours of coursework needed to meet the MACRAO Transfer Agreement are:

English Composition 6 Credit Hours

Social Science 8 Credit Hours

• Courses must be taken in more than one academic discipline.
  
  
• Courses may include but are not limited to the following: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Native American Studies, Psychology, Political Science and Sociology.
  

Humanities 8 Credit Hours

• Courses must be taken in more than one academic discipline.
  
  
• Courses may include but are not limited to the following: Art, Foreign Language, History, Literature, Music, Native American Studies, Philosophy and Theatre.
  

Science/Math 8 Credit Hours

• At least one course must have a lab with it.
  
  
• Courses must be taken in more than one academic discipline.
  
  
• Courses may include but are not limited to the following: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Math, Natural Science and Physics.
  
  

Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisors to select the appropriate courses that fulfill MACRAO requirements.


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MACRAO Elective Options

The following courses may be selected as electives in individual associate degree programs. Students should refer to the special requirements of individual degrees and consult with an advisor in selecting elective. Courses used to meet MACRAO requirements must receive a C or higher.

Native Studies/Humanities			NS112	Concepts of Physics	4
ED252	Children's Literature	3	NS114	Fish & Wildlife Management	4
EN206	Creative Writing	3	Social Science
EN214	Native American Issues through Readings	3	BU108	Macroeconomics	3
EN225	Contemporary. Nat. Am. Literature	3	BU109	Microeconomics	3
EN231	Introduction to Literature	3	GE105	Introduction to World Geography	4
EN262	Interpretive Readings	3	HS101	History of World Civilization I	4
HS101	History Of World Civilization I	4	HS102	History of World Civilization II	4
HS102	History Of World Civilization II	4	HS105	American History I	4
NA105	Ojibwe Language I	3	HS106	American History II	4
NA106	Ojibwe Language II	3	NA112	Inside the History of Native North America	3
NA112	Inside the History of Native North America	3	NA125	History & Organization of Michigan Indian Tribes	4
NA113	Native American Awareness	1	NA204	Tribal Law	3
NA125	History and Organization of Michigan Indian Tribes	3	NA213	Contemporary Native American Issues	3
NA131	Nishnaabek Legends & Oral Traditions	3	NA219	Tribal Government and Economic Issues	3
NA132	People and the Land/Seasonal Life Ways	3	NA222	Treaties and Land Ethics	4
NA136	Nishnaabek Clothing, Adornment & Handcrafts	3	PY101	Introduction to Psychology	3
NA138	Historical & Contemporary Nish Art	3	PY205	Abnormal Psychology	3
NA213	Contemporary Native American Issues	3	SO102	Introduction to Human Services	3
NI104	Nishnaabek Cultural Experience I	3	SO103	Community Support Systems	2
NI106	Nishnaabek Cultural Orthography Grammar - Basic	3	SO106	Introduction to Sociology	3
NI108	Ojibwe Lang. Immersion - Basic	6	SO202	Interpersonal/Intercultural Relations	3
SO202	Interpersonal/Intercultural Relations	3	SO203	Interpersonal Management Skills	3
SO203	Interpersonal/Intercultural For Managers	3	SO204	Social Problems	3
Natural Sciences (With Lab)			SO206	Sociology of Death and Dying	3
BI101	Introduction to Biology	4	SO209	Family Systems	3
BI107	Human Biology	4	SO212	Sociology of Women	3
CH104	Introduction to Chemistry	4	SO231	Sociology of Deviant Behavior	3
NS101	Environmental Science	4	Math
NS107	Introduction to Earth Science	4	MA116	College Algebra	4

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