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Human Services programs available at Lake Michigan College
Imagine doing something every day that makes life better for
someone ... including you.
Human Service careers make a difference and give you opportunities.
These are some of the fastest growing careers around and you
can be a part of them with training from Lake Michigan College.
Begin working within two years of high school graduation or
leave LMC with what you need to succeed at the four-year school
of your choice.
Human Services programs available at Lake Michigan College include:
Chef Apprentice
The Chef Apprentice program provides students with a solid foundation
in cooking skills, techniques, and knowledge. Through on-the-job
training at local restaurants, clubs, hotels, as well as through
classes at Lake Michigan College, students receive the first
level of certification leading to certification as a Master
Chef.
Corrections, Probation, & Parole
This program is for students with career goals in corrections,
probation, parole, and related fields. The Academic Certificate
is for those seeking entry-level employment in corrections.
The Associate Degree program is a transfer program. Employment
in Probation or Parole requires a bachelorŐs degree.
Education - Elementary
Elementary education is recommended for students who would like
to teach in elementary schools as well as for those interested
in becoming teacher aides. Elementary teachers create a learning
environment and then evaluate the effectiveness of that learning.
Education paraprofessionals work in schools and daycare centers
as teacher assistants, school office assistants, and school
library assistants.
Education - Secondary
Secondary teachers design courses of study, create learning
experiences for students, and evaluate the effectiveness of
learning programs. This area of study can lead to employment
in secondary schools as well as community colleges.
Law (pre)
No particular undergraduate major is necessary to prepare for
law school. Students should pursue a liberal arts program in
which they are interested in order to attain maximum levels
of achievement and success. They should focus on developing
the high-level reasoning and writing skills needed to be successful
in law school.
Law Enforcement
The Law Enforcement program is designed to give students a broad
base of general education along with specific skills and knowledge
in the filed of law enforcement. The program is designed to
prepare students for a technical career upon graduation. With
slight modifications, a transfer program can lead to a bachelorŐs
degree at a four-year institution.
Mortuary Science (pre)
A two-year sequence of courses, which includes those that fulfill
the requirement of the Associate in Science degree at Lake Michigan
College, is designed for students who plan to transfer to Wayne
State University and pursue the Pre-Mortuary curriculum.
Political Science
Political Science is the study of local, state, national, and
international governments and their impact on society. Students
pursing a bachelorŐs degree in Political Science may complete
their first two years of coursework at Lake Michigan College.
Political Science courses are transferable to other institutions
in Michigan and elsewhere. Political Science is recommended
for students interested in government service, elective politics,
or a law degree.
Sociology/Social Work (pre)
Sociology is the study of the social and cultural life of humans.
Occupations in sociology/social work usually require a bachelor's
or master's degree. The Sociology discipline at Lake Michigan
College provides students with the first two years of a bachelor's
program.
For more information on programs at Lake Michigan College, contact
Student Services at:
Napier Avenue Campus (269) 927-8128
Bertrand Crossing Campus (269) 695-1391
Toll Free to All Campuses (800) 252-1562
This page was last modified :
August 17 2007 EDT
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