MBUC: University Center Degree Programs

Lake Superior State University:

Lake Superior State University is phasing out our Alpena Regional Center programs.

Lake Superior State University course schedule information will be mailed to students in the phase-out when available.

Susan Camp
Lake Superior State University, Director of Continuing Education
Lake Superior State University
650 W. Easterday Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI  49783
1.888.800.LSSU (5778), ext. 2802 or
906.635.2802

Northwood University:

Northwood University, through its University College and the Alpena Program Center, offers a Bachelor of Business Administration program, with majors in Management, Computer Information Management, Accounting, and Automotive Supply Management.

• Why Northwood University? Northwood University’s Bachelor of Business Administration program provides one of the quickest, most convenient ways for adults to earn a business management degree from a respected and fully accredited institution of higher learning. Learn more about all of Northwood University at www.northwood.edu.
• Customized Programs.  Make progress toward your degree at your own pace and convenience…right here in Alpena! Six- or 12-weeks long, one evening a week.
• Your Experience Counts.  Your work and life experience may qualify you for college-level credit.

Lesslee Dort
Northwood University Alpena Program Center Manager
ACC Madeline Briggs University Center
989.358.7302 or 888.903.0031 or e-mail dortl@northwood.edu for complete details, student enrollment, counseling, academic advising.

* In a student’s final year, one course (MGT 479, “Current Topics in Management”) must be completed as a compressed, 3-day course on Northwood’s main campus in Midland.

Spring Arbor University School of Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Education with Elementary Certification with minors in history, language arts, mathematics and science. These minors can be met primarily through Alpena Community College courses. Spring Arbor University offers the entire educational curriculum and core course requirements at ACC
• Bachelor of Arts in Education with Secondary Certification
• Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Contact Mary Supiran at the Spring Arbor University office in the ACC Madeline Briggs University Center (call 989.358.7337 or 800.366.6624 or e-mail msupiran@arbor.edu) for complete information on these opportunities.

Spring Arbor University School of Adult Studies:

• Bachelor of Arts in Family Life Education (72 weeks)
• Bachelor of Arts in Management and Organizational Development (57 weeks)
  These programs in accelerated format provide options for the student who wants to complete a bachelor's degree but is unable to do it by traditional means. Classes are one night a week for four hours. The student completes an Independent Study Project during the second and third semesters to gain actual professional experience while earning a degree. Spring Arbor University will assess and award credit for experiential learning and military experience. Students must have 58 credit hours for admission into the bachelor's completion programs.
• Master of Arts in Organizational Management (22 months)
• Master of Arts in Family Studies (18 months)
  Endorsements available: criminal justice and management of health care systems.
  Minors available: criminal justice.

Spring Arbor University to Launch RN-BSN Program in Alpena

SPRING ARBOR, Michigan – Spring Arbor University is partnering with Alpena Community College to bring an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program for Registered Nurses to the Alpena area. The Program is designed for experienced Registered Nurses with limited time and resources who are interested in expanding their career opportunities.

Recognizing the growing trends in health care, Spring Arbor University’s RN-BSN Degree completion program offers students a unique opportunity to specialize in one of three areas: Management/Leadership, Gerontology, or Parish/Community Nursing. The integrated specialty area options provide an opportunity to select a plan of study that blends future career direction with present personal and professional expertise. Completion of a specialty focus also promotes career advancement in present work environments while providing a foundation for graduate studies or specialty certification.

Courses are held on the campus of Alpena Community College the same night each week for four hours and are taken in sequence with a peer group of 12-20 nurses. The nursing courses are completed in three semesters, lasting approximately 18 months.

Spring Arbor University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The RN-BSN Program at Spring Arbor University is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-887-6791.

For more information, please contact Mary Supiran at 800-366-6624 or 358-7337 or msupiran@arbor.edu

Contacts at the Spring Arbor University office in the ACC Madeline Briggs University Center for more information about these programs are:

Mary Supiran
phone: 1.989.358.7337 or 800.366.6624
e-mail: msupiran@arbor.edu

Raleigh Jacques
phone: 1.989.358.7417
e-mail: rjacques@alpenacc.edu
 

Central Michigan University

The Counselor Education Faculty from Central Michigan University offers a Masters of Arts in Counseling degree through the Madeline Briggs University Center at Alpena Community College.

Program Description:
The 49 credit-hour Master of Arts in Counseling program prepares students to work as professional counselors in one or more of the following: public and private schools, institutions of higher learning, community agencies and private practice. Two program options are available: School Counseling and Professional Counseling. The Master of Arts in Counseling leads to Michigan Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor for all participants. For those who choose the school counseling specialty, it also leads to endorsement or licensure as a professional school counselor. Courses are offered on weekends in a cohort format. The courses are offered sequentially over a 3 year period with the students beginning and ending the program together. All of the courses are offered at the Alpena site. Practicum and internship experiences are done in the field at local schools and agencies. The current cohort will graduate in 2004.

Contact the Central Michigan University Saginaw Center for complete information on any of these opportunities at:

Dr. Mary Lee Swickert - Academic Contact
phone: 1.989.790.0200
fax: 1.989.790.6531
e-mail: Mlsdhjs@aol.com

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