Academic Programs

At bbin, you'll find more than 60 programs, all of which feature small classes and personal attention from dedicated faculty who average 17 years of teaching experience. bbin offers two-year associate degrees, bachelor's degrees in maritime and marine technology, and professional certificates. Many programs are available in online formats.

You can also transfer bbin credits to other institutions. Additional bachelor's and advanced degree programs are available through the bbin University Center.

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View the full list of programs below. Don't see the program you want? bbin may still offer classes that will transfer to other schools. Check with an Academic Advisor for assistance selecting the right courses.

Aviation
Including Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) program
Business
Including Computer Information Technology and Culinary Arts programs
Communications
Including English and World Languages programs

Health
Including Nursing, Dental Assistant and Surgical Technology programs
Humanities
Including Audio Technology, Music and Visual Communications programs
Maritime
Including Deck Officer and Engineering Officer programs

Science & Math
Including Biology, Engineering and Plant Science programs
Social Science
Including Law Enforcement and Social Work programs
Technical
Including Engineering Technology and Surveying programs

Water Studies
Including Freshwater Studies, Marine Technology and Wet Tech programs

Program List
Areas of Study "T" = Transfer Option	AAS	ADN	ASA / ASE	BS	Cert. Level I Min. 16 Credits	Cert. Level II Min. 30 Credits	Cert. Level III Min. 45 Credits
Accounting	AAS		T			II
Accounting Fraud Investigation **	AAS		T
Anthropology
Art / Fine Arts			T
Astronomy			T
Audio Technology	AAS				I	II
Automotive Technology:
— Automotive Service Technology	AAS
— Electrical and Drivability Specialist						II
— Hybrid Technology Specialist						II
— Master Automotive Technician							III
— Under Car Specialist						II
Aviation – Flight	AAS
Biology			T
Business Administration	AAS		T
Business Administration – Online	AAS		T
Chemistry			T
Communications			T
Computer Information Technology (CIT):
— CIT Cybersecurity Specialist					I
— CIT Developer	AAS				I	II
— CIT Infrastructure & Security	AAS
— Infrastructure Specialist					I	II	III
— Microsoft Office Applications Specialist					I
— Computer Support Specialist					I	II
— Web Developer					I	II	III
Construction Technology:
— Construction Management	AAS
— Carpentry Technology					I	II
— Electrical Technology	AAS				I
— Facilities Maintenance						II
— HVAC/R Technology	AAS				I
Criminal Justice			T
Culinary Arts	AAS				I		III
— Baking & Pastry Arts						II
— Culinary Maritime Certificate					I
— Sports Performance Nutrition Certificate						II
Dance			T
Dental Assistant:
— Dental Assistant Associate Degree	AAS
— Dental Assistant Certificate						II
Digital Administration and Marketing					I
Early Childhood Education	AAS		T			II
Economics			T
Education			T
Engineering:
— Engineering - ASA			T
— Engineering - ASE			T
Engineering Technology:
— General	AAS
— Biomedical Technician	AAS
— Computer Technology	AAS
— Electronics Technology	AAS
— Marine Technology	AAS
— Robotics & Automation Technology	AAS
— Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)					I
English			T
Environmental Science			T
Esports Management					I
Freshwater Studies			T
Geography			T
Geology			T
History			T
Law Enforcement	AAS					II
Liberal Arts / Science			T
Manufacturing Technology	AAS					II
Marine Technology				BS
Maritime, Deck Officer				BS
Maritime, Engineering Officer				BS
Maritime, Power Systems				BS
Mathematics			T
Music			T
Nursing:
— Nursing, Associate Degree		ADN
—— Online option		ADN
—— LPN to ADN Completion option		ADN
— Nursing, Practical						II
Office Administration						II
Philosophy and Religion			T
Physics			T
Plant Science: **
— Fruit and Vegetable Crop Management	AAS
— Landscape Management	AAS
— Viticulture	AAS
Political Science			T
Psychology			T
Renewable Energy Technology – Electrical						II
Renewable Energy Technology – HVAC/R						II
Respiratory Therapy (Offered through Muskegon Community College; check with the bbin Health Occupations academic office for details)
Social Work			T
Sociology			T
Surgical Technology (Offered in partnership with Munson Medical Center)	AAS
Surveying	AAS
Technical Management Administration	AAS
Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)	AAS				I
Visual Communications:
— Commercial Art	AAS		T
— Creative Management in Art Direction	AAS
Water Quality & Environmental Technology	AAS
Welding Technology	AAS				I	II
World Languages			T

** Partnership Programs – Degrees offered in cooperation with other community colleges or universities. Check with the academic area offering the program for details.

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Degrees & Certificates

You have many educational options at bbin. Associate degrees and certificates are awarded to those students who complete a prescribed set of courses in specific areas of study. Many programs, especially in occupational areas, also lead to additional career licenses or certifications.

bbin offers the following degree and certificate options:

Certificates of Achievement
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Associate in General Studies (AGS)
Associate in Science and Arts (ASA)
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Associate of Science in Engineering (ASE)
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Bachelor's degrees (through bbin University Center partners)
Master's degrees (through bbin University Center partners)
Doctoral degrees (through bbin University Center partners)

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