Monday, June 05, 2023
Move from Classroom to Career
Macomb has the programs and courses you need to take you from classroom to career.
No matter where you are in your journey, we’ll help you move forward!
- High school student looking to earn a four-year degree or enter the workforce as soon as possible? Explore our career-oriented programs and short-term certificates.
- Not sure what to study? Explore an Area of Interest.
- Currently in the workforce? A workforce development or applied technology program can take your skills in a new direction!
- Want to earn an advanced degree? Our University Center four-year partners offer dozens of programs.
- Looking for a specific course? Visit our Course List and find all the courses available and a description of each.
Degree and Certificate Programs
Discover the more than 150 programs we have to offer!
Wherever your interests lie, we can connect them with courses and credentials to achieve more and advance into a rewarding career.
Workforce and Continuing Education (WCE)
Ready to advance personally or professionally?
Our WCE courses are the perfect way to develop your career, learn a new skill or explore a personal interest.
With so many programs to choose from, narrowing them down can seem overwhelming!
That’s why we’ve grouped similar programs into an Area of Interest. Get familiar with them and find out which one best matches your passions and career goals!
Degree-credit or continuing education?
Answer the questions below to help you decide.You’ll need to apply for admission, decide upon one of the degree-credit programs on the Find a Program Page and enroll in courses as found in the Macomb Community College Catalog.
We strongly recommended that you talk with a counselor or advisor before registering for classes.
WCE programs that lead to certificates can be found on the Find a Program Page or visit Professional Development for a complete list.
Our Workforce and Continuing Education (WCE) courses are exactly what you’re looking for! Visit Personal Enrichment for the complete list.
Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
An AA degree is what you’ll receive after earning 60 credits in a combination of required and elective courses in programs that include English, Pre-Psychology and Pre-Social Work. It takes about two years to complete attending full time and is designed for transfer to a four-year college or university so you may pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Associate of Science (AS) Degree
An AS degree is what you’ll receive after earning 60 credits in a combination of required and elective courses in programs that include Mathematics and Pre-Engineering. It takes about two years to complete and is designed for transfer to a four-year college or university so you may pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
An AAS degree is what you’ll receive after earning 60 credits in a combination of required and elective courses in programs that include Architectural Technology, Culinary Arts, Website Programming and Nursing (as well as several others). It takes about two years to complete attending full time and because it is an “applied” degree, you’ll possess employable skills as soon as you graduate. Transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree is also an option.
Associate of Business Administration (ABA) Degree
An ABA degree is what you’ll receive after earning 60 credits in a combination of required and elective courses in programs that include Accounting, Business Management and Global Supply Chain Management. It takes about two years to complete attending full time and is designed for transfer to a four-year college or university so you may pursue a bachelor’s degree. It can also lead to entry-level employment.
Associate of General Studies (AGS) Degree
An AGS degree is what you’ll receive after earning 60 credits in a combination of required and elective courses in an individualized (developed with a counselor or advisor) program of study. It takes about two years to complete attending full time and is designed for transfer to a four-year college or university so you may pursue a bachelor’s degree or can, in some cases, lead to immediate employment.
Academic Certificates*
Several of Macomb’s degree-credit programs, including Culinary Arts, Electronic Engineering Technology and Information Technology, offer an option to earn a certificate in approximately a year that focuses entirely on the skills you need for immediate employment. You may choose to continue on and earn an associate degree, which will provide for greater career advancement opportunities.
Workforce and Continuing Education (WCE) Certificates*
Most all of WCE’s occupational programs award a certificate upon completion, including Administrative Assistant Professional, Floral Design and Laboratory Assistant. All WCE occupational programs are short-term: anywhere from five weeks to six months.
* Look for the * symbol on the Find a Program page, designating programs that award certificates upon completion.
Room to Grow and Learn
Our classrooms are bright, modern and spacious. Classes are interactive and engaging, taught by faculty dedicated to teaching, not research. And we boast a 24:1 student-faculty ratio, meaning you’ll get the personalized attention you need to help you succeed!
What Comes Next?
If your goal is a bachelor’s degree, we offer more than 300 transfer plans that line up your program of study directly with that of another college or university.
Additionally, the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) provides for the transfer of up to 30 credits that meet most (if not all) of the general education credits at participating colleges and universities.
University Center
Among the first of its kind in the country, our University Center (UC) makes it possible for you to take classes toward a bachelor’s, master’s or even doctoral degree right from Center Campus! The UC has partnered with some of Michigan’s finest colleges and universities to offer dozens of programs.