Early College Program

Earn Associate Degrees and Vocational Certifications while still in high school

Through a special partnership with Bay College of Michigan, all NSA Students, from grades 9 to 12 and post-graduate, have the opportunity to enroll in hundreds of dual-credit college courses and certificate programs at an additional cost – with the ability to earn an Associate of Arts & Sciences degree, or vocational certification, and high school diploma concurrently. NSA graduates can also benefit from guaranteed transfer agreements with 9 colleges and universities.

Students can achieve the following Bay College degrees and certifications while enrolled at Northland Scholars Academy:

Associate in Arts Degree (AA)

The Associate in Arts degree is primarily designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university. Students should work closely with an academic advisor to select courses needed for their intended major at the four-year university they plan to attend. In addition to preparation for transfer, this program is designed to provide students with a strong general education background.

Students who receive an Associate in Arts degree will also satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) listed in the catalog. Click here to view Bay College catalogs. The 2016-17 catalog becomes effective as of August 1, 2016. Associate in Arts (AA) degrees include:

  • Art & Design
  • Business Administration
  • Criminal Justice
  • Network Administration

Associate in Science Degree (AS)

The Associate in Science degree is primarily designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university. In addition to preparation for transfer, this program provides students with a strong general education background. Students should work closely with an academic advisor to select courses needed for their intended major.

All students obtaining the Associate in Science degree will also satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) listed in the catalog. Click here to view Bay College catalogs.  The 2016-17 catalog becomes effective as of August 1, 2016. Associate in Science (AS) degrees include:

  • Pre-Engineering
  • Pre-Molecular Biotechnology
  • Pre-Natural Resources
  • Pre-Professional Health

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

The Associate in Applied Science Degree combines general education with coursework designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce upon graduation. Bay College’s approved General Education Model ensures that the curriculum of all occupational programs has a balance of technical, vocational, and liberal arts study courses.

Although some students pursuing the AAS degree may transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree, many AAS courses are not granted transfer equivalency credit at Michigan universities. Students considering the AAS degree who may wish to transfer should see an advisor. Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degrees include:

  • Accounting
  • Automotive Technology
  • Business
  • Computer Information Systems: Programming & User Support
  • Computer Information Systems: Software/Network Support
  • Computer Network Systems & Security
  • Corrections
  • Early Childhood Care & Education
  • Environmental Management
  • General Studies
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Human Services
  • Law Enforcement
  • Marketing
  • Mechatronics & Robotics Systems
  • Nursing
  • Office Systems/Administrative Assistant
  • Office Systems/Medical Office Specialist
  • Paramedic
  • Water Resource Management
  • Water Resource Management 1 + 1

Certificates

Bay College offers certificates in a number of subject areas. Most certificate programs can be completed in one year of full-time enrollment. A certificate program is designed to develop a particular set of employment skills, and it can build toward a degree. Please note that the “Certificate” awarded is not the same as a licensing exam or certification awarded by a national or regional accrediting association, although some programs prepare you to take licensing exams or complete certification processes. Certificates include:

  • Accounting
  • Computer Applications
  • Corrections Officer
  • Early Childhood Care & Education
  • Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-Basic)
  • Entrepreneurial Small Business
  • Health Careers
  • Mechatronics
  • Office Assistant
  • Practical Nurse
  • Private Security
  • Sustainability
  • Welding
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