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    Nov 26, 2024  
UMM 2018-2020 
    
UMM 2018-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early College Certificates


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The following non-degree certificates are designed for Early College students and can be completed during their last two years of high school. 

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits through UMM.

Becoming a Business Professional Certificate - 15 credits


This certificate program is designed to give students a set of introductory-level courses with a focus on the knowledge and activities related to the field of business.  The curriculum supports students interested in majoring in Business so they can be prepared with general knowledge and skills in the field and learn about possible career paths. 

All the courses are currently required in UMM’s baccalaureate program in Business & Entrepreneurial Studies.

Becoming a Teacher Certificate - 15 credits


This certificate is designed to give students a set of introductory-level courses with a focus on the knowledge and activities related to the field of education.  The curriculum supports students interested in majoring in Secondary or Elementary Education so they can be prepared with the knowledge and skills in the field and learn about possible career paths.

All the courses are currently required in UMM’s baccalaureate programs in Elementary and Secondary Education.

Career Exploration Certificate - 14-15 credits


This certificate program is designed to give non-degree students a set of introductory-level courses which will allow them to explor a variety of career options.  The curriculum supports students who haven’t decided on a field of interest or identified a prospective major.  Students have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of courses and career connections.

Exploring Psychology Certificate - 15 credits


This 15-credit certificate program is designed to give non-matriculated students a set of introductory-level courses which provide students with knowledge and activities related to the field of psychology. 

This curriculum supports students interested in majoring in Psychology to be prepared with general knowledge and skills in the field, as well as information about possible career paths. 

All of these courses are currently required of our Psychology & Community Studies majors.

Introduction to College Studies Certificate - 15-16 credits


This certificate program is designed to give students a set of introductory-level college courses.  The curriculum supports students interested in attending college and prepares them with general knowledge and skills infused in the liberal arts. 

The courses required are common to general education curricula around the country and would be likely to transfer to meet general education requirements at any higher education institution.

All these courses are currently required in UMM’s general education curriculum.

Introduction to Health Professions Certificate - 18-19 credits


This certificate is designed to give non-degree students a set of introductory-level college courses that will be useful to students majoring in the health professions.

The curriculum supports students interested in attending college and prepares them with the first-year curriculum in several different health profession fields, including nursing, pre-professional, etc. 

All these courses are currently required of students completing an Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Allied Health.

Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Certificate - 15 credits


This certificate program is designed to give non-degree students a set of introductory-level college STEM courses.  The curriculum supports students interested in attending college and prepares them with the first-year curriculum in several different STEM fields.

All courses are currently required in UMM’s baccalaureate programs in Biology and Marine Biology. 

Students interested in engineering or physical science should take the PHY 121/PHY 122 sequence, as the PHY 111/PHY 112 sequence may not necessarily meet program requirements in an engineering or physical science program.

a. Biology - 8 credits


b. Chemistry - 8 credits


c. Engineering Physics - 8 credits


  • PHY 121 - Physics for Engineers & Scientists I  Credits:  4
  • PHY 122 - Physics for Engineers & Scientists II  Credits:  4

d. General Physics - 8 credits


Recreation Certificate - 15 credits


This certificate is designed to give non-degree students a set of introductory-level courses which focus on the knowledge and activities related to the of recreation management.

The curriculum supports students interested in majoring in Recreation & Tourism Management and prepares them with knowledge and skills in the field, as well as helping them identify potential career paths.

All these courses are currently required of students in UMM’s Recreation & Tourism Management programs.

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