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 (AAS), Associate of Arts (AA), and Associate of Science (AS).

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 or universities. Students should consult with their faculty advisors if interested in transfer information.

Associate of Applied Science Programs


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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.
   

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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.
  
  

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