About Muskegon Scholars
Program requirements
Muskegon Scholars is a program for students entering a STEM area major. The scholars will take their first two years of courses at MCC, but they will be expected to continue their education and complete a Baccalaureate degree (of Science or Arts). In order to focus the scope of the program those areas will be limited to a major seeking a B.S./B.A. in one of the following:
Astronomy
Math
Engineering
Geology
Physical Geography
Physics
Chemistry
Pharmacy
Math Entrance Requirement
Each of these majors requires multiple credits in upper-level science and math classes. As such, before students can be allowed into the program, they must show an aptitude in mathematics. Therefore, students must either place into Math 111 or higher upon taking the MCC math placement test or pass Math 050 with a B+ or higher.
Mentors
Each participant is required to have a mentor within the Math and Sciences Department at MCC. The mentor will assist the participant with her/his adjustment to the rigors of a STEM curriculum. The program mentors will be
Greg Marczak
Toby Moleski
Diane Krasnewich
John Bartley
Tom Wolters
David Meade
Course Work Requirement
As mentioned above, the scholars will be expected to transfer to a four-year degree granting, accredited institution. We expect the students to take a full-load each fall and winter semester while in the program. This is a minimum of 12 credits each fall and winter semester. The participants will be required to meet with their mentor before enrolling in classes each semester. We expect the participants to make satisfactory progress toward their chosen major. To ensure this, the participant must pass six (6) of the following courses while at MCC:
ENGR 105
ENGR 202*
ENGR 204
PHYS 105
PHYS 201
PHYS 202
PHYS 203*
PHYS 204
CHEM 101
CHEM 102
CHEM 201*
CHEM 202
GEOL 101
GEOL 102
MATH 111
MATH 112
MATH 115
MATH 161*
MATH 162*
MATH 215*
MATH 274
MATH 283
MATH 295
GEOG 101A
GEOG 215
**Participants must take at least one course marked with an asterisk.
Application procedures
Members of the community wishing to be a part of the Muskegon Scholars program must fill out a program application. The following will be required in the application
Completion of the FAFSA
Recommendation from a professional regarding the applicant’s aptitude and interest in science
Completion of the Math Requirement for admittance into the program (see above)
Completion of the Scholarship application which will include a written essay
Muskegon Scholars Scholarship Application
