Choose Your Path

Overview

Please explore the six career pathways below. You can view the different academic areas of study and degrees offered to help you identify a possible career. MCC counselors are available to meet with you based on the specific career pathway in which you are interested.

Arts, Humanities, and Communication

Careers in the arts, humanities and communication pathways appeal to those who place a great deal of value on self-expression, personal experience, imagination and creativity. While still requiring a high degree of analytical thinking, careers in the arts, humanities and communication pathway are often associated with creativity, innovation and an understanding of past and popular culture.  If you are planning on pursuing a career in the creative and performing arts, music, philosophy, journalism, broadcasting or other related fields, this pathway may be for you.

Arts, Humanities, and Communication Counselor
Seth York
Counselor – Arts, Humanities & Communication
counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
(231) 777-0362
Schedule an Appointment
For more information, click on each area of study or make an appointment with MCC Counselor Seth York.

Areas of Study
Art
Advertising and Public Relations
Broadcasting
Communications
Dance
English
Film and Video Production
Humanities
Journalism
Languages
Music
Philosophy
Theater

Business and Information Technology

Careers in this pathway relate to all aspects of business and computer information technology.  These careers may include, but are not limited to, accounting, computer networking, software development, digital game design, entrepreneurship, graphic design, management, and marketing.

Business and Information Technology Counselor
Trefny Chelesvig
Counselor – Business & Information Technology
counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
(231) 777-0362
Schedule an Appointment
For more information, click on each area of study or make an appointment with MCC Counselor Trefny Chelesvig.

Areas of Study
Accounting
Administrative Office Management
Business
Computer Information Systems
Digital Game Design
Economics
Entrepreneurial Studies
Graphic Design
Management
Marketing
Networking & IT Security
Web Design and Development

Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

Careers in this pathway are related to the technologies necessary to design, develop, install and maintain physical manufacturing systems. These include engineering and related fields, architecture, mechanics and repairers, manufacturing technology, precision production, electronics, construction trades and related industries.

Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Counselor
Lisa Ribbe
Counselor – Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
(231) 777-0362
Schedule an Appointment
For more information, click on each area of study or make an appointment with MCC Counselor Lisa Ribbe.

Areas of Study

Health Services

Careers in this pathway are related to the promotion of health and treatment of disease.  These include research, prevention, treatment and health related technologies.  Health care professionals are in high demand locally and nationwide.

Health Services Counselor
Sylvia Hayes
Counselor – Health Services
counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
(231) 777-0362
Schedule an Appointment
*Alternate Counselor for Nursing – Seth York. Contact Seth at (231) 777-0362 or counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
For more information, click on each area of study or make an appointment with MCC Counselor Sylvia Hayes.

Areas of Study
Athletic Training
Dental Hygiene
Dentistry
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Dietetics
Health Support Assistant
Medical Assistant
Medical Lab Technician
Nursing*
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Pharmacy
Physician
Physician Assistant
Radiological Technology
Radiation Therapy
Recreational Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Speech and Audiology
Veterinary

Human Services

Human Services is focused on helping people overcome adversity through strength-based approaches that empower them to reach their full potential. Human Service Professionals help people to advance lives, help those in need, and educate future generations.

Human Services Counselor
George Sharp
Counselor – Human Services
counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
(231) 777-0362
Schedule an Appointment
For more information, click on each area of study or make an appointment with MCC Counselor George Sharp.

Areas of Study
Anthropology
Criminal Justice
Corrections
Education – (Early Childhood Education, Special Education)
Exercise Science
History
Political Science
Pre-Law
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Recreation

Math and Science

Individuals who enjoy math and science are often analytical thinkers that prefer to examine evidence to assist in demonstrating a theory or outcome. This pathway includes careers in areas such as agriculture, astronomy, the biological sciences, chemistry, environmental science, geography, geology, and mathematics.

Math and Science Counselor
Seth York
Counselor – Math & Science
counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
(231) 777-0362
Schedule an Appointment
For more information, click on each area of study or make an appointment with MCC Counselor Seth York.

Areas of Study
Agriculture
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Conservation
Environmental Science
Fisheries
Geography
Geology
Mathematics
Physical Science
Physics
Wildlife Management
Zoology

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