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Academic Programs |
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Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College offers programs of study leading
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS/ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are designed to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate programs. In general, students who successfully complete either the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science degrees will have completed the equivalent of freshman and sophomore level required course work at baccalaureate institutions. However, students are strongly advised to work closely with their academic advisors and the institutions they plan to attend when selecting their KBOCC courses. Selecting the appropriate courses is ultimately the students’ responsibility. In special cases, substitutions for required courses may be approved to meet specific transfer requirements. Liberal Studies Open | CloseAssociate of Arts This curriculum is designed primarily for students who wish to transfer to a baccalaureate granting institution to continue their education. All students planning to transfer should work closely with their advisor to determine transferability when selecting courses. Liberal Studies-Native American Studies Emphasis Open | Close Associate of Arts This curriculum is designed primarily for students who wish to transfer to a baccalaureate granting institution to continue their education. This emphasis offers students a solid foundation in the tradition, language, history, art, literature and unique governmental status of Native Americans, focusing on the Ojibwa tribes of the Great Lakes region. |
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. Requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree include a core of general education courses along with specialized occupational preparation courses. Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science Degree will have acquired the specific knowledge and skills required for either job entry or employment upgrade in their chosen occupational area. Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is dedicated to ensuring that graduates are competitive in the job market. Therefore, career entry programs are designed to ensure our courses are relevant to today's job requirements. These programs are reviewed and updated regularly. Job placement assistance is available to all graduates. Although the Associate in Applied Science Degree is designed for employment preparation, many of the courses in this program will transfer to baccalaureate institutions. Students should consult with their advisors if they are interested in transfer information. Early Childhood Education Open | CloseAssociate of Applied Science Students completing this program will earn the Associate of Applied Science degree and will be prepared to work at Head Start or other preschool settings as a teacher, aide, or child care worker or to transfer to a baccalaureate granting institution. |
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Environmental Science Open |
Close Associate of Science The Associate of Science degree in Environmental Science is intended to give students the foundational skills to assess and manage natural resources in tribal communities. The program integrates traditional Ojibwa knowledge with biological and physical science and emphasizes the use of modern technology for conducting environmental field sampling, data analysis, and decision-making. Students may individualize their programs by choosing from a variety of courses in the disciplines of biology, environmental science, and geoscience. Transfer AgreementsThe Enrollment Coordinator’s Office will send transcripts to other institutions upon written request by the student and payment of the $5.00 fee after the first transcript. The student’s account must be paid in full. The accepting institution determines how to value transfer credits. Students may obtain assistance in transferring from their advisor or the Dean of Instruction and Student Services as well as from the institution to which they are transferring. Transfer credit agreements exist between Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College and the following institutions: Finlandia University, Michigan Technological University, and Northern Michigan University.
Michigan Tech University Transfer Guide |
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