101 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Students who enroll in Northern Michigan University 's Biology - Zoology concentration will have numerous opportunities for hands-on learning. The Biology Department houses zoological collections that cover the breadth of diversity of the animal Tree of Life, ranging across most major groups of invertebrate and vertebrate animals.

The Theatre Technology and Design curriculum and practicum experiences at  Northern Michigan University  are one-of-a-kind. We pride ourselves on the wealth of onstage and behind-the-scenes experiences our students get starting their freshman year. 

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology's major in Anthropology, here at Northern Michigan University , is to foster the development of knowledge, values, and skills necessary to understand and positively influence the human condition.  

The   Northern Michigan University - School of Education, Leadership & Public Service offers professional Secondary Education Art and Design studies courses leading to the Michigan professional or provisional teaching certificate at the elementary and secondary levels as well as courses for continuing professional development through the master’s degree.

Students will find strong programs in mathematics, computer science, Embedded Systems, and mobile and web app development as well as mathematics education at  Northern Michigan University . 

The Computer Science major at the Northern Michigan University combines courses in practical programming, computer architecture, networking and algorithm design/analysis with an appropriate background in mathematics and theory of computing.

The Biology - Botany Concentration offered by Northern Michigan University provides an opportunity for a diversified background in botany applicable to a wide range of introductory positions in business and industry, universities and government at the local, state and federal levels.

The Physics Major at the  Northern Michigan University prepares students for technical or research positions in government or private industry, or for graduate study. 

The Clinical Laboratory Science Major at the Northern Michigan University prepares graduates to perform a variety of laboratory assays on human and other types of specimens in clinical, research, commercial and forensic laboratories to provide diagnostic data and information necessary to support health care, ensure quality control, facilitate product development and solve problems.

The Theatre and Entertainment Arts degree at the Northern Michigan University focuses on the student and their particular needs. It combines both classroom and hands on education to create a well-rounded theatre generalist. 

The English major at the Northern Michigan University prepares students for careers in business and government, and for professions ranging from law and medicine to publishing.

The Financial Management major at Northern Michigan University provides students with basic competency in the functional area of financial management. 

Students in the Applied Exercise Science and Health degree program at the Northern Michigan University will prepare for careers in this broad field that could include cardiac rehabilitation, gerontology, medically supervised fitness, strength and conditioning, personal training, group exercise instruction, community health and sport and fitness management.

The Communication Studies major at the Northern Michigan University teaches face-to-face communication skills and critical thinking skills based upon a body of knowledge that is transportable and applicable to a variety of career paths.

Students pursuing the Mathematics Major at the Northern Michigan University will have the opportunity to take traditional courses in mathematics and modern applied mathematics covering major topics related to actuarial science and operations research.

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and International Studies offers courses in international studies, language courses in Chinese, French, German, Latin, Russian and Spanish. The Spanish Major at the Northern Michigan University occasionally offers courses in other languages and helps facilitate university credit for students who study languages abroad.

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, full of forests, pristine streams and lakes, and dominated by Lake Superior, is a natural place to find both students and faculty interested in ecology. Students interested in Biology - Ecology have a wide range of options at  Northern Michigan University  including in-stream and aquatic ecology, as well as terrestrial and avian ecology.

The bachelor's degree program in Human Resource Management the College of Business at Northern Michigan University is a vibrant and engaging program that prepares our graduates for the business world. 

The  Northern Michigan University - School of Education, Leadership & Public Service offers professional Elementary Education studies courses leading to the Michigan professional or provisional teaching certificate at the elementary and secondary levels as well as courses for continuing professional development through the master’s degree. 

The   Northern Michigan University - School of Education, Leadership & Public Service offers professional Elementary Education Special Education studies courses leading to the Michigan professional or provisional teaching certificate at the elementary and secondary levels as well as courses for continuing professional development through the master’s degree.