Baker College of Jackson Adds Programs in Nursing, Mechanical Engineering: Registration is open; classes start Sept. 30

Baker College of Jackson is adding a practical nurse certificate program and a mechanical engineering program with associate- and bachelor-degree options beginning 2013 fall quarter. Registration for both programs is open. Classes start Monday, Sept. 30 The Baker College practical nurse certificate program has received approval from the Michigan Board of Nursing. This program prepares students to provide supervised direct nursing care in a variety of health care settings. Upon successful completion of the program requirements, students are able to sit for licensure as a LPN. Baker College’s mechanical technology associate degree program prepares students for employment in mechanical design, manufacturing and production industries. It is for students interested in entry-level positions as well as experienced technicians who wish to improve their skills. Students in this program are eligible for Baker’s Smart Degree Option. It allows completion of a significant portion of classes for the mechanical engineering bachelor’s program while finishing this associate degree. Students are employment-ready faster, providing them an option to work full time while completing a bachelor’s degree part time. Baker’s mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree program prepares students to apply fundamentals of engineering science to practical problems using inventive design, analysis and synthesis of mechanical components, systems and tools.