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Study at Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University was founded in 1899. It is a 4-year public university situated in Marquette, Michigan. The university is set on nearly 350 acres of land. NMU has a population of more than 9,000 students. It is the largest university of the Upper Peninsula. The university has 5 academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Professional Studies
- School of Art and Design
- Walker L. Cisler College of Business
The athletics teams of the university are called the Wildcats. Old gold and olive green are the official colors of NMU. The university sponsors many sports including golf, hockey, football, basketball, cross country, soccer, track & field and volleyball. Steven Wiig, actor; Mike Santorelli, NHL hockey player; John Lautner, internationally famous modern architect; and Howard Schultz, CEO and Chairman of Starbucks, are the notable alumni of the university. Northern Michigan University can be found in Marquette, MI (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at Northern Michigan University. Course TopicsThe school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Northern Michigan University are in art studies, conservation and resource management, and construction trades. Northern Michigan University SelectivityThe school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. FacultyA tenure system is one way Northern Michigan University works to keep a high-quality staff. Student EnrollmentIn 2007, 9,358 students were enrolled in the school. Student LifeStudent dorms or apartments are common at Northern Michigan University. The school student athletes compete in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
Northern Michigan University Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
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| Education and Teaching | 234 | elementary school teaching, English teaching, educational supervision, health teaching, education of learning disabled, school counseling, mental retardation education, physical education teaching, ... | | Liberal Arts | 226 | creative writing, history, English, social services, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, political science, economics, ... | | Business and Management | 162 | business management, marketing, accounting, MIS, finance, entrepreneurship, business, accounting and finance, ... | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 117 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing administration | | Science | 104 | physiology, biology, chemistry, ecology, physics, zoology, biochemistry, geology, ... | | Engineering Technician | 87 | construction engineering tech, computer engineering tech, HVAC tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, industrial tech, manufacturing tech, architectural drafting, ... | | Therapy and Counseling | 77 | psychology, experimental psychology, organizational psychology, community health services, behavioral sciences | | Security and Law Enforcement | 75 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, corrections | | Art Studies | 75 | art studies | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 68 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, dietitian | | Medical Support and Technology | 63 | speech pathology, medical lab tech, clinical lab tech, surgical tech, medical lab assistant, cytotechnologist, histotechnologist, histologic tech | | Family and Social Work | 63 | social work, public administration, family studies, foodservice management, child development, child care management | | Media | 57 | public relations, communication studies, digital communications, mass communication, broadcast journalism | | Construction Trades | 35 | lineworker, property management, carpentry | | Mechanics and Repair | 30 | aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, HVAC | | Conservation and Resource Management | 29 | conservation, environmental science | | Photography and Commercial Art | 23 | cinematography, commercial art | | Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | computer and info science, computer networking, computer programming | | office and Administration | 14 | administrative assistant, office data entry | | Hospitality | 13 | hospitality management | | Mathematics | 11 | mathematics, applied mathematics | | Beauty and Cosmetology | 11 | cosmetology | | Medical Adminstration | 11 | medical secretary | | Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama | | Architecture and Planning | 5 | urban planning | | Law | 4 | pre-law | | Religion and Philosophy | 4 | philosophy | | Design | 4 | industrial design, design and applied arts | | Music | 1 | music | | Fine Arts | 1 | crafts and folk art | | Cooking and Culinary Arts | 0 | chef training | | Engineering | 0 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering | | Production Trades | 0 | machinist |
Contact: Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle
Marquette, MI 49855
General Phone: (906) 227-1000
http://www.nmu.edu
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