*North Central’s online programs begin with college-level courses. Choose a concentration to learn more:
Criminal Justice
Psychology
Public Health
Social Work
Associate of Arts
Associate of General Studies
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Our Grads
No matter their destination, North Central grads get their best start here.
Garrett (Business)
Garrett earned an associate degree in business and then completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He’s now Assistant Vice President, Business Banker with a major bank.
James (Criminal Justice)
James earned a North Central criminal justice degree and then completed a bachelor’s degree in business management. He is now a Michigan State Police trooper.
Laura (Psychology)
Laura earned associate degrees in both psychology and nursing. Her North Central degrees led to a career on the business side of healthcare.
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Top-Rated Faculty
Our faculty are some of the best in their field, and they love to see you succeed.
Kerri Finlayson, M.A.
Sociology Faculty
Michael Sysko, Michigan State Police Trooper
Criminal Justice Faculty
Erick Haight, M.A.
Psychology Faculty
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice - Associate of Arts | Credit Hours: 60 (4 semesters) Program Description: The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a specialized area such as pre-law.
Seamless Transfer: Take your North Central credits with you to universities across the state and even nationwide. This degree fulfills Michigan Transfer Agreement requirements.
Potential Careers*
Corrections Counselor
Corrections Officer
Criminal Court Officer
Criminal Profiler
Criminal Psychologist
Detective
Forensic Accountant
Forensic Science Technician
Juvenile Counselor
Lawyer
Legal Assistant
Paralegal
Police Officer
State Trooper
*Some careers require additional education. Work with an advisor to create your personalized education plan.
Psychology
Psychology - Associate of Arts | Credit Hours: 60-62 (4 semesters)
Program Description: The Associate of Arts in Psychology program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a specialized area.
Seamless Transfer: Take your North Central credits with you to universities across the state and even nationwide. This degree fulfills Michigan Transfer Agreement requirements.
Potential Careers*
Career Counselor
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Researcher
Forensic Psychologist
Human Resources Specialist
Law Enforcement Officer
Mental Health Counselor
Probation Officer
Psychologist
Social Worker
Teacher
Therapist
*Some careers require additional education. Work with an advisor to create your personalized education plan.
Public Health
Public Health - Associate of Arts | Credit Hours: 60 (4 semesters)
Program Description: The Associate of Arts in Public Health program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in public health or a specialized area.
Seamless Transfer: Take your North Central credits with you to universities across the state and even nationwide. This degree fulfills Michigan Transfer Agreement requirements.
Potential Careers*
Clinical Researcher
Community Health Specialist
Epidemiologist
Medical Scientist
Public Health Administrator
Public Health Educator
Public Health Consultant
*Some careers require additional education. Work with an advisor to create your personalized education plan.
Social Work
Social Work - Associate of Arts | Credit Hours: 60 (4 semesters)
Program Description: The Associate of Arts in Social Work program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in social work or a specialized area. Seamless Transfer: Take your North Central credits with you to universities across the state and even nationwide. This degree fulfills Michigan Transfer Agreement requirements.
Potential Careers*
Child Social Worker
Family Social Worker
Healthcare Social Worker
Mental Health Social Worker
School Social Worker
Substance Abuse Social Worker
*Some careers require additional education. Work with an advisor to create your personalized education plan.
Associate of Arts
Associate of Arts – Degree | Credit Hours: 60 (4 semesters)
Program Description: The Associate of Arts degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university and is appropriate for most transfer programs leading to bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts concentrations. Seamless Transfer: Take your North Central credits with you to universities across the state and even nationwide. Work with an advisor to ensure you meet Michigan Transfer Agreement requirements.
Associate of General Studies
Associate of General Studies – Degree | Credit Hours: 60 (4 semesters)
Program Description: The Associate of General Studies degree is for students who wish to earn an associate degree in preparation for transfer to a college or university. This degree is also ideal for the general studies student who has attended several other colleges and universities and wishes to complete a two-year degree. Seamless Transfer: Take your North Central credits with you to universities across the state and even nationwide. Work with an advisor to ensure you meet Michigan Transfer Agreement requirements.
