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English as a 2nd Language
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Sponsored Edu Progs
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Study Abroad
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MICUP
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ROTC
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Preprofessional Progs
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Secondary Teacher Certification
Cooperative Education (Co-op)
Michigan Tech encourages undergraduate and graduate students to participate in cooperative education, an experience which is increasingly becoming one of the most important qualifications sought by employers. The goal of the Cooperative Education Program at Michigan Tech is to provide practical work experience prior to graduation. As a joint venture between the student, the University, and an employer, work assignments are related to the student's major field of study and are varied to provide a range of training and experience.
The degree of complexity of work assignments are tailored to match the level of the student's training, progressing with each work assignment. Since the co-op student must complete essentially the same academic program as a non co-op student, the co-op student typically defers graduation by as much as a full calendar year.
To qualify for the co-op program as an undergraduate, a student must have completed all first-year course work. Transfer students must complete at least one semester in residence at Michigan Tech. Undergraduate students in the co-op program are expected to maintain a grade point average of 2.20 or better and be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University. Each semester of undergraduate co-op carries 1 or 2 academic credits, which may be applied toward an academic degree depending on the degree-granting department. Graduate students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Additionally, they must obtain permission from their advisor and have full-time student status while applying for and participating in the co-op assignment. Graduate students may earn from 1 to 6 credits per co-op semester.
Co-op program options are designed to accommodate the needs of both the student and the employer. Co-op assignments may range from one semester to a full year or rotate between school and work sessions.
More than 400 students participate in this program each year. Michigan Tech has entered into a cooperative education relationship with over 2000 companies and organizations in the United States and abroad. Although a majority of students choose to co-op in the Midwest, students have been placed across the nation and internationally. For more information, visit the Career Center's co-op website at http://www.career.mtu.edu/coop.php.
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Double Major
- A single Michigan Tech bachelor's degree with two majors is granted when all requirements of both majors are satisfied at the same time. A student who completes a double major will be awarded one diploma listing both majors, for example, “BS in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics.”
- The double major is distinctly different from the second degree. Majoring in two subjects does not require additional credit hours beyond departmental requirements and only a single degree is granted. Double majors work best for degree programs with similar curricular structures. When two majors have very different requirements necessitating the completion of 32 or more “additional” credits, students should consider a second degree program that results in the awarding of two distinct baccalaureate degrees and diplomas.
- A student pursuing a double major will designate one as the primary major.
- If a single department offers two distinct degrees, it is possible to complete a double major within that department by fulfilling the requirements for both degrees. However, a double major will not be granted for completing two concentrations in a single degree program.
- In the event that both majors require a senior project, a student may petition both departments to accept one project for both majors prior to beginning the senior project.
- Students who have previously been awarded a degree cannot have the double major designation added to their transcript.
It is recommended that students consider double majors as early as possible in their program of study. Students desiring a double major should indicate their intent by filing a Curriculum Add/Drop form (available in the department advising offices) with the Registrar’s Office no later than the first semester of junior year. In addition, a student seeking a double major must complete a degree audit with the academic advisor in both major departments two semesters prior to the expected date of graduation.
Any subsequent changes to specified courses on the degree audit must be approved on a Petition to Alter Curriculum Requirements form by the academic advisor of the major department.
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Second Bachelor's Degrees
A student enrolled at Michigan Technological University who is currently pursuing (or already has) a baccalaureate degree can obtain a second baccalaureate degree from Michigan Tech. Students must initiate the process for obtaining a second degree by completing a degree audit with their second degree advisor. A student earning a second baccalaureate degree is awarded a separate diploma for the degree.
A student enrolled at Michigan Technological University and pursuing a baccalaureate degree can earn a second baccalaureate degree at the same time if they:
- Satisfy the degree requirements for both baccalaureate programs.
- Earn at least 32 of the credit hours required for the second degree through Michigan Tech without having applied those credits to any other baccalaureate or minor degree program. The academic unit offering the second degree can allow course substitutions provided that the 32-credit-hour minimum is maintained.
An enrolled student who already has earned a baccalaureate degree (either from Michigan Tech or a college or university accepted by Michigan Tech) can obtain a baccalaureate degree from Michigan Tech if they:
- Satisfy the degree requirements for the second baccalaureate program.
- Earn at least 32 of the credit hours required for the second degree through Michigan Tech without having applied those credits to any other baccalaureate or minor degree program. The academic unit offering the second degree can allow course substitutions provided that the 32 credit hour minimum is maintained.
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English as a Second Language
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program at Michigan Tech provides English language instruction for international students interested in gaining the English proficiency necessary for acceptance to undergraduate or graduate study at the University, as well as for currently enrolled students interested in improving a specific language skill.
ESL classes follow Michigan Tech’s academic calendar and are scheduled during fall and spring semesters and during Track B of the summer semester. ESL courses include all language skills at intermediate, advanced, transitional, and academic support levels.
The Summer Intensive Language Experience, SMILE Program, offered from late June to mid August, prepares international students for academic study in the following fall semester. SMILE includes intensive language instruction, American culture instruction, and weekly cultural tours of the local area. The SMILE Program welcomes undergraduate, graduate, or exchange students.
For more information, contact the ESL Program at 906-487-1858 or visit the ESL website.
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Michigan Tech Online Learning
Michigan Tech Online Learning is developing new and innovative technologies to deliver “live” and on-demand classes to degree- and non-degree seeking students. Courses can be used toward certificate, BS, MS, and PhD programs. Both corporate sponsors and individuals are eligible. Please visit Tech Online Learning for more information.
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International Programs—Study Abroad
With international experience increasingly desired by both students and employers, Michigan Tech makes a variety of study abroad opportunities readily accessible.
Michigan Tech offers over 134 international study opportunities in more than 35 countries, including Michigan Tech University-led programs, exchanges with partner universities around the world, and carefully selected study abroad programs offered through member consortia. Students may study abroad for as little as two weeks or as long as a year. Program costs are variable; many are about the same as tuition and fees at Michigan Tech. Financial aid may be applied to the costs of study abroad, and additional scholarships are available to qualified students.
Knowledge of a foreign language is not necessary to study aboard, though foreign study is an excellent way to improve language skills. Many programs are taught in English. All study abroad courses must be approved prior to your departure and the credits earned while abroad may be used for major or minor requirements, general education, or free electives. International co-ops and internships are also available.[Top]
MICUP Transfer Degree Program
Michigan Tech MICUP
Michigan Tech’s Michigan College/University Partnership (MICUP) Unlock Your Future Program is available to students from Delta College, Grand Rapids Community College, Wayne County Community College District, and Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College. The program focuses on encouraging and supporting community college students—
especially those who are from low-income families and/or are the first generation in higher education—to further their studies and obtain a bachelor’s degree.
MICUP’s seven-week, on-campus summer program enables community college students a smoother transition to a four-year institution. Unlock Your Future offers career exploration, tutoring, comprehensive academic advising, university residential experience, summer undergraduate research experience with a Michigan Tech faculty member, and the opportunity to enroll in a 3-credit Michigan Tech course. If selected to attend, these and other opportunities are provided at no cost to you.
For more information, contact the Educational Opportunity Department at 906-487-2920 or visit the website.
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Officers' Training (ROTC)
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (Army or Air Force) is open to all U.S. citizens enrolled at Michigan Tech. Students may enroll in Army (AR) or Air Force (AF) courses during the first two years with no obligation to the service. Those students holding ROTC scholarships become obligated to their respective service at the beginning of their sophomore year. Students completing the Army program may receive a commission as an officer in the Army. Students completing the Air Force program will receive a commission as an officer in the Air Force.
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Preprofessional Programs
Many different undergraduate majors and courses of study can lead to successful admission to professional schools after completion of a bachelor's degree. Admission requirements of professional institutions vary; therefore, it is the student's responsibility to determine if a suggested program at Michigan Tech meets the admission requirements of a particular institution's professional programs. Students should consult with their advisors for courses of study.
Three departments on campus have specific programs for students pursuing professional careers in medicine and the related health sciences or in law. The pre-physical therapy advisor, located in the Department of Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, assists students preparing for admission to physical therapy school. The premedical advisor, located in the Department of Biological Sciences, helps students preparing for admission to schools of medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, veterinary medicine, and other health professions. The prelaw advisor, located in the Department of Social Sciences, works specifically with students interested in pursuing careers in law.
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Secondary Teacher Certification
Specific major and minor programs grant both secondary school teacher certification and a bachelor's degree in the following certification areas. You must apply to the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences for admission to these programs.
- Biology* (BS in Biological Sciences or Clinical Laboratory Science, BS in Wildlife Ecology, Applied Ecology, and Forestry)
- Chemistry (BS in Chemistry)
- Computer Science (BS in Computer Science)
- Earth Science (BS in Geology)
- Economics (BS in Economics)
- English (BA in Liberal Arts)
- Health and Physical Education* (BS in Health and Physical Education)
- Integrated Science (BS in Engineering or Sciences)
- Mathematics (BS in Mathematics)
- Physics (BS in Physics)
- Social Studies (BS in Social Sciences)
- Technology and Design (BS in Engineering)
*Teacher Certification Pending
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