Areas of Study
Whether you're interested in advancing your career, working toward a degree, or simply want to enrich your knowledge, Southwestern Michigan Colleges offers a rich array of educational opportunities. With the wide variety of courses offered each semester, students can take courses that will lead them to an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science degree, Associate in Applied Science or Program Certificates. These areas of study are offered through the Academic Studies and Division of Advanced Technologies.
If you need step-by-step assistance to guide you through applying for admission, please feel free to one of our friendly Outreach Specialist in Enrollment Management.
Academic Studies Division |
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| The division of Academic Studies at Southwestern Michigan College is made up of the following departments. Together, these departments offer courses that lead to the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees which are designed to enable you to transfer into four-year programs at other colleges and universities, as well as Associate in Applied Science degrees that prepare you for immediate entry into the workplace. | ||
| School of Business | ||
| Accounting and Business | ||
| Health Information Technology | ||
| Hospitality | ||
| Information Technology | ||
| Office Administration | ||
| Communications, Humanities and Social Sciences | ||
| Developmental Studies | ||
| Fine and Performing Arts | ||
| Math/Science | ||
Advanced Technologies Division |
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| The Southwestern Michigan College Division of Advanced Technologies offers certificates and two-year associate in applied science degrees in some of the most high-tech, high-demand careers. Many of the division’s programs are located at SMC’s Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC) at the Niles Area Campus. | ||
| Automotive Technology | ||
| Computer-Aided Drafting and Design | ||
| Construction Trades Technology | ||
| Digital Home Technology Integration | ||
| Electrical Systems Technology | ||
| Industrial Technology | ||
| Precision Production Technology | ||
| Welding Technology | ||
School of Nursing and Human Services |
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| The School of Nursing and Human Services, located in SMC’s College Services Building, is a designated “Center of Excellence” providing quality programs and services to students, employers, and the community. These innovative programs and services reflect current and projected educational needs of our dynamic society. | ||
| Fire Science | ||
| Home Health Aide | ||
| Nursing | ||
| Pharmacy Technician | ||
| Phlebotomy | ||
Workforce Education and Business Solutions (WEBS) |
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| Business and industry services include customized workforce skills training and consulting to manufacturing and service industries throughout the Michiana region. Employees can earn college credit that may be applied to several certificates or associate in applied science degrees detailed on the Occupational Programs and Certificates linked on this page.
In addition, SMC offers apprenticeship programs, internship opportunities, as well as training to area businesses and industries through the college’s Workforce Education and Business Solutions (WEBS). Want to take a ceramics class or computer course only? SMC offers enrichment courses for individuals who aren’t interested in enrolling full time, but who want to enrich their lives by taking a class at SMC. |
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| Enrichment | ||
| M-TECsm | ||
