General Studies

Associate in Arts Degree

The Associate in Arts degree is a transfer degree designed to help a student complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. An Associate in Arts SMC meets many of the general education requirements of four-year colleges and universities. Because core courses in many fields are fairly standard across the country, credits transfer easily to other institutions. The Associate in Arts degree is a smart way to save money on a four-year degree.

Many four-year programs can be started at SMC. Speak with an advisor to get the details about the school and degree you’d like to transfer to.

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Business

Associate in Applied Science Degree

This degree can be used as the first step in a career ladder or to enable persons who are already employed to move up to a mid-level management position with their current employer. It can also be coupled with other professional skills or certificates to allow graduates to move to management positions. Possible careers include administrative assistants, office managers, clerks, banking, marketing, and finance.

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Criminal Justice

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Dream of a career in law, criminal justice, or crime scene investigation? Hands-on learning in simulated crime scenes, demonstrations such as SWAT and K9 drills, and instruction from real professionals in SMC’s CJ program will give you all the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to pursue a career in criminal justice or for advanced study in law school. After completing the AAS in Criminal Justice on SMC’s Niles 365bet体育在线投注_365体育官网-365体育欢迎您, students can transfer to the Dowagiac campus to earn a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University.

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Health Services (Nursing Track)

Associate in Arts Degree

Get a jump-start on a nursing degree by taking all your of your pre-requisite classes at the Niles 365bet体育在线投注_365体育官网-365体育欢迎您. Full-time students can complete the program in just one year. After completing the pre-requisite classes you can move to the Dowagiac campus to earn a nursing degree. This program is also a great way to start an education in science or allied health professions such as phlebotomy, cardiology, or anesthesia. Coursework includes introductory science classes like biology, chemistry, and human anatomy and the basic math, English, and general education courses required for every degree.

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Robotics

Associate in Applied Science Degree and Certificate

Robotics combines electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, and computer engineering to design and run robotic manufacturing equipment. A mechatronics engineer unites these fields to create a simpler, more economical, and reliable manufacturing system.

Students will learn to install, maintain, program, operate, and repair robotic equipment. Subject matter covers hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding, as well as networked controllers and interactive web-based asset management.

Classrooms contain real manufacturing equipment such as live industrial robots, Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

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