Associate Degrees:
Associate of Arts Degree (Name of Specialty)
The Associate of Arts Degree is intended to provide a basic foundation for a Bachelor of Arts Degree program. A minimum of 62 credit hours with at least a 2.0 grade point average is required. A minimum of 15 semester hours of credit must be earned at Macomb. To be eligible for a degree the student must complete the courses required within the specialty as well as the required General Education Core courses.
Associate of Science Degree (Name of Specialty)
The Associate of Science Degree is intended to provide a basic foundation for a Bachelor of Science Degree program. A minimum of 62 credit hours with at least a 2.0 grade point average is required. A minimum of 15 semester hours of credit must be earned at Macomb. To be eligible for a degree the student must complete the courses required within the specialty as well as the required General Education Core courses.
Associate of Applied Science Degree (Name of Specialty)
The Associate of Applied Science Degree is intended to provide the preparation necessary for potential employment in an occupational specialty. A minimum of 62 credit hours with at least a 2.0 grade point average is required. A minimum of 15 semester hours of credit must be earned at Macomb. Eighteen credit hours from the Liberal Arts and Sciences group requirements must be met with courses numbered 1000 or above and the student must complete the courses required within the specialty as well as the required General Education Core courses.
Associate of Baccalaureate Studies Degree (Name of Specialty)
The Associate of Baccalaureate Studies degree is designed for students whose educational goal is to complete a bachelor's degree at a specific college or university. A minimum of 62 credit hours in a Formalized Transfer Plan and compliance with the requirements of the plan, along with at least a 2.0 grade point average or the GPA specified in the transfer plan, whichever is higher, are all required. Formalized Transfer Plans are written agreements between Macomb Community College and senior (2-year and 4-year) colleges and universities. A current list of eligible transfer plans will be available on the College's website and will be programmed into the student information system degree audit module. Consulting a counselor and/or advisor is strongly recommended when pursuing this degree.
Associate of Business Administration Degree (Name of Specialty)
The Associate of Business Administration (ABA) degree is intended to provide a basic foundation for transfer to a Bachelor of Business Administration program, or entry-level positions in the business field. A minimum of 62 credit hours with at least a 2.0 grade point average is required. A minimum of 15 semester hours of credit must be earned at Macomb. Eighteen credit hours from the Arts & Sciences group requirements must be met with courses numbered 1000 or above and the student must complete the courses required within the Business Program granting the ABA.
Associate of General Studies Degree
The Associate of General Studies Degree is intended for those who wish to follow an individualized educational plan. A minimum of 62 credit hours with at least a 2.0 grade point average is required. A minimum of 15 semester hours of credit must be earned at Macomb. The 62 credit hours may include courses numbered below 1000.
Second Associate's Degree
A second associate's degree may be awarded if, in addition to the general requirements for an associate's degree, (1) all group and core requirements for the second degree are met, and (2) the student has earned a minimum of 77 credit hours. A minimum of 15 semester credit hours must be earned at Macomb for each degree awarded.
Academic Certificates
Certificate in General Studies
A certificate in General Studies is awarded to those who complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. A minimum of 15 semester credit hours of credit must be earned at Macomb. Courses numbered below 1000 may be included.
Certificates in Career Programs
A certificate is awarded to those who complete the work specified in various career programs. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required.
Certificates in Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship
There are a variety of certificates available to be earned in skilled trades & apprenticeship programs. The student is required to complete the work specified in the approved program (20-38 semester hours), with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. A minimum of 15 semester hours must be earned at Macomb.
Specialty Certificates
There are a variety of specialty training certificates that are offered by Macomb. To be eligible for a certificate a student must complete the courses required within the specialty.
Collegewide Courses and Programs
All curricular offerings by Macomb Community College may be scheduled and made available at any approved location. Certain specialized programs and courses will be offered only at a specific campus. The location of all courses and/or programs will be published in the College catalog, in the schedule of classes and on the College website at www.macomb.edu.
Approved by the Board of Trustees
Macomb Community College
August 20, 2002
Revised August 15, 2006