Department of Technology and Occupational Sciences at NMU

Programs
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The Technology and Occupational Sciences department offers a variety of one-, two- and four-year programs (certificate, associate and baccalaureate). Certificate and associate programs provide students with the knowledge and training necessary to assume skilled or technician-level positions in a variety of service or technical areas. These technical areas include: automotive, aviation, collision repair, construction, cosmetology, electrical line technician, heating and air conditioning, hospitality and industrial maintenance. In addition to offering technical programs traditionally identified with a community college, the department offers baccalaureate degree programs in construction and hospitality management.

The department's programs are designed to "ladder" into more advanced programs. Students in two-year programs can apply coursework to four-year programs with little to no credit loss (*see program requirement for specific details).

Student Organizations

� American Culinary Federation Upper Michigan Chapter
� Aviation Maintenance Club
� Aviation Purchasing Co-op
� Culinary Students of NMU
� Hair Razors
� NMU Constructors
� Professional Aviation Maintenance Association

Department Facilities and Equipment

� Airplanes (8)
� Auto Service Laboratory
� Collision Repair Laboratory
� Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Laboratory
� Helicopters (2)
� Industrial Maintenance Laboratory
� Professional Kitchen Laboratories

Department / Program Policies

Programs have substantial hands-on components; safe is a major responsibility. Students are expected to wear proper foot gear, safety glasses and dress for the lab environment. Tools are required for several programs. Students in AMT, CH, COS, CRT, HM, HV, PT, IM or WD courses are required to provide many of their own hand tools.

Aviation

All students are required to join the Aviation Purchasing Co-op. This co-op purchases the material and supplies students use in the lab section of the program over the standard two-year period. The purchase price is $50.00 each semester ($200.00 total). Students are required to have a basic tool set. Admission to AMT courses is limited to students majoring in aviation maintenance technology.

The aviation maintenance technology associate degree and certificate programs are accredited by the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Certification.

Cosmetology

The curriculum followed is set by the State of Michigan. Students must complete 1,500 clock hours for this program; attendance is mandatory. Successful completion of this program and the 1,500 requisite clock hours qualifies graduates to take the state board test for licensure in Michigan.

Hospitality Management

Students operate and manage the white-tablecloth restaurant Chez Nous during the winter semester, as well as the Culinary Cafe during both the fall and winter terms. In addition, students deliver several banquets and catering functions throughout the year.