Online courses are delivered entirely online and require students to complete regular online assignments with specified deadlines.


Online Courses by Career Pathway

Whether you've decided on a career or are still undecided, Bay College will help you explore career pathways that ignite your passions. Together, we’ll work with you to connect courses, skills and credentials. You’ll be ready to start working in the field or continue your education by transferring to a four-year university.

*Course delivery methods are subject to change. To search for current offerings, visit myBay.

Bay College was recently recognized as a top 10 best vocational and trade school in Michigan! The study by Real Work Matters is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics and College Scorecard tool.

Careers in professional skilled trades are expected to rise faster than the national average. Employers are seeking technicians, welders, and operations managers to work in a variety of industrial, municipal and manufacturing environments. Bay offers real world training with cutting edge technology, helping you become an expert in your field and leading you to a dynamic career.

ID Format Textbook
CNSS 105 Online No Book
GIS 201 Online No Book
WATR 110 Online No Book
WATR 150 Online No Book
WATR 260 Online No Book
WATR 270 Online No Book

Art and Communication programs allow you to express yourself through design, literature, language, media, theater, and more. You will expand your creativity and originality while exploring the many spheres and careers the arts and communication world has to offer.

ID Format Textbook
ANTH 201 Online, On Campus N/A
ARTS 163 Online Theatrical Works
ARTS 204 Online  SmART History
BUSN 195 Online, On Campus N/A
COMM 103 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus Interpersonal Communications OER
COMM 201 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus  Understanding Media and Culture
ENGL 097 Online, On Campus N/A
ENGL 098 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus College Reading and Writing
ENGL 101 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus Rhetoric and Composition
ENGL 102 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus The Process of Research Writing
ENGL 145 Online, On Campus Technical and Report Writing
ENGL 205 Online N/A
ENGL 208 Online No Book
ENGL 220 Online N/A
GEOG 121 Online No Book
HIST 101 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus N/A
HIST 102 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus N/A
HIST 211 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus Digital materials provided via the course site
HIST 212 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus Digital materials provided via the course site
HIST 220 Online N/A
HIST 224 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus N/A
HIST 228 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus N/A
HIST 232 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus N/A
POLI 262 Online N/A
PSYC 201 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus N/A
PSYC 220 Online N/A
SOCY 103 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus N/A
SOCY 151 Online, Online Hybrid, On Campus OpenStax Sociology
SOCY 206 On Campus Hybrid, On Campus N/A
SOCY 207 On Campus Hybrid, On Campus Social Problems OER
SOCY 208 On Campus Hybrid, On Campus N/A
SOCY 208 Online, On Campus N/A

The Business world has many dimensions and is constantly changing. At Bay College, you’ll learn about companies best practices, explore sustainability, and discover the social and economic impact of business in today’s world. Graduates will have knowledge in a wide range of business areas including accounting, selling, marketing, management, and economics.

ID Format Textbook
ACCT 100 Online N/A
ACCT 101 Online, On Campus Hybrid N/A
ACCT 102 Online N/A
ACCT 210 Online N/A
ACCT 215 Online N/A
ACCT 216 Online N/A
BUSN 160 Online, On Campus  Introduction to Business
BUSN 177 Online, On Campus N/A
BUSN 195 Online, On Campus N/A
BUSN 203 Online N/A
BUSN 242 Online, On Campus Principles of Management 
BUSN 250 Online, On Campus N/A
BUSN 253 Online N/A
BUSN 260 Online N/A
BUSN 261 Online N/A
CIS 125 Online N/A
ECON 120 Online N/A
ECON 131 Online, On Campus Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 132 Online, On Campus Hybrid,  On Campus Principles of Microeconomics
OIS 102 Online N/A
OIS 150 Online N/A
OIS 170 Online N/A
OIS 191 On Campus Hybrid N/A
OIS 220 Online N/A

The field of Computer and Information Technology is constantly changing and evolving as modern day technologies continue to advance. The opportunities are many, and the demand continues to grow for those who are educated in computers, programming, and information systems.

ID Format Textbook
BUSN 203 Online N/A
CIS 101 Online, On Campus Hybrid N/A
CIS 120 Online N/A
CIS 121 Online N/A
CIS 122 Online N/A
CIS 123 Online N/A
CIS 125 Online N/A
CIS 130 Online N/A
CIS 140 On Campus Hybrid N/A
CIS 210 Online N/A
CNSS 105 Online  No Book
GIS 201 Online N/A

In Criminal Justice and Law careers, you’ll protect the people and places in your community and ensure the safety of your city and state so that all may live in a safe and secure environment. Criminal Justice has three major areas: Law Enforcement, Court Systems, and Corrections. No matter what path you follow, you’ll gain the abilities and skills needed to positively influence your surrounding for the benefit of society.

ID Format Textbook
CJUS 213 Online, On Campus N/A
POLI 111 Online, On Campus Hybrid OpenStax American Government
POLI 262 Online N/A

With a healthcare education, you’ll be entering one of the fastest growing job markets with endless opportunities for exciting careers. You'll be responsible to care for patients, improving and enhancing their quality of lives. You will use critical thinking skills and expertise you've developed through simulation lab experiences, collaborative clinical settings, and advanced medical environments to make a difference in the world and help those in need.

ID Format Textbook
BIOL 225 Online N/A
BIOL 276 Online N/A
CMAC 100 Online N/A
CMAC 102 On Campus Hybrid N/A
CMAC 104 On Campus Hybrid N/A
HLTH 103 Online N/A
HLTH 104 On Campus Hybrid N/A
HLTH 110 Online N/A
HLTH 118 Online N/A
HLTH 119 Online N/A
HLTH 205 Online N/A
NURS 114 Online N/A
OIS 220 Online N/A
PHED 144 Online N/A

Find your career in a high-paying, high-demand Science, Technology, Engineering and Math field. In these careers, you’ll research, analyze information, solve problems, improve health, design products, advance technology, and blaze new trails. You will unleash opportunity and use your knowledge and abilities to find creative, innovative solutions.

ID Format Textbook
BIOL 103 Online, On Campus N/A
BIOL 107 Online, On Campus N/A
BIOL 108 Online, On Campus N/A
BIOL 225 Online, On Campus N/A
BIOL 276 Online, On Campus N/A
BUSN 177 Online, On Campus N/A
CHEM 102 Online, On Campus N/A
GEOG 110 Online, On Campus Hybrid,
On Campus
N/A
MATH 098 Online, On Campus N/A
MATH 105 Online, On Campus N/A
MATH 110 Online, On Campus N/A
MATH 140 Online, On Campus N/A
MATH 141 Online, On Campus N/A
MATH 210 Online, On Campus N/A

In social sciences and education you’ll dedicate yourself to serving others and your community. You’ll use your passion for people to advance lives, help those in need, and educate future generations. Opportunities exist in many different work environments - you may find yourself working with children, adults, veterans, the disabled, the elderly, those with addictions, and more.

ID Format Textbook
CHLD 101 Online Hybrid N/A
CHLD 103 Online N/A
CHLD 150 Online Hybrid N/A
CHLD 160 Online Hybrid N/A
CHLD 202 Online Hybrid N/A
CHLD 232 Online Hybrid N/A
EDUC 202 Online Hybrid N/A
EDUC 210 Online Hybrid N/A
FYE 101 Online, On Campus Hybrid, On Campus N/A
SOCY 103 Online, On Campus Hybrid,  On Campus N/A
SOCY 151 On Campus Hybrid, On Campus OpenStax Sociology
SOCY 206 On Campus Hybrid, On Campus N/A
SOCY 207 On Campus Hybrid, On Campus Social Problems OER
SOCY 208 On Campus Hybrid, On Campus N/A
SWRK 100 On Campus N/A
SWRK 150 On Campus N/A
SWRK 160 On Campus N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

Online Learning
HUB 800 (Escanaba Campus)
(906) 217-4276
onlinehelp@baycollege.edu

Joseph Mold: Executive Director - Escanaba Campus HUB 844
Edie Erickson: Instructional Designer (Remote)
Delia Carroll: Assistant Instructional Designer

Students can receive support for technical issues they encounter related to online learning. We can help with Blackboard, MyBay, Respondus Lockdown browser and Respondus browser and just about any other problem you encounter with your online courses.

Be Prepared

Know that your online courses at Bay are not self-paced and require reliable access to the Internet. As an online learner at Bay College you should be prepared and engaged in your coursework, especially on the first day of class. Take a few minutes to explore and familiarize yourself with your online course when you enter it for the first time. Read the start here page and the syllabus thoroughly. Ask yourself, “Does this look like a course that I can be successful in?” Then, if you have questions, contact your instructor.

Understand that a course syllabus is a contract between both your instructor and you, and that a course syllabus is subject to change with prior notice. If a schedule is provided, print it off, or save it to your computer. As an online learner it is essential for you to know at a glance what and when things need to be completed in your online course.


Be Involved

If discussion boards are used in your course take the time in them to develop thoughtful responses to discussion topics. Do not just say yes, no, or I agree. Use your textbooks, along with other sources, back up your point, and always cite those sources you do use. One benefit of taking an online course is that you are given time to consider what you will say and how you will say it. Make your contributions meaningful.

Make an effort to connect with your fellow classmates. They can be as important of a resource to you as the instructor of your course. Plan to check your online course and Bay College email account at least every other day. Doing so will help you stay active, involved, and on track for success in your online course. Additionally, you will frequently receive important announcements via your email.


Be Careful

Save your work early, often, and before you submit it. This way you will have a record of your work, and you will be able to resubmit your work in the event of any technical mishap. Always put your first initial and last name on any document or file you submit in your online course.


Reach Out

If you start to fall behind in your online course do not wait. Do the next assignment/activity in the course. Make an effort first, and while you are doing that, talk to your instructor to discover how you can best catch up. If you are having an issue, be it technical, or otherwise, contact your instructor immediately.


Be Honest

This is especially important in an online course. There are software programs that detect plagiarism (copying others work). Also, IP address can be traced, test times can be compared, and questions can be easily evaluated to detect cheating in online exams. If you are not sure what would be considered plagiarism or cheating, please ask your instructor.

The Bay College IT Help Desk can help with technical questions, computer problems, downloading software, webcams, microphones, log in problems, setting up email on your phone and more.

  • Escanaba Campus Location - JHUC 908M
  • Phone: 906-217-4025 (for all students and locations)
  • Email: ithelp@baycollege.edu
  • West Campus Iron Mountain Location - Main Floor Computer Lab
  • West Campus IT Help Desk: Phone: 906-302-3025

Online support is available during regular business hours 8:30 - 5pm EST (Summer Hours M - Thursday 7:30 - 5:30pm EST - End of May - August 1)

How to Login to myBay

  • Locate your username and password included in your acceptance letter which was delivered to your home
  • Your default username is firstname.lastname (For example, john.doe)
  • Your default password consists of the word Welcome (capital W), followed by a comma, then your ID number. For example, if your ID number is 12345, then your password will be: Welcome,123455

How to Setup Your myBay Account

  • Access the Password Manager webpage on myBay.
  • Login with your default username and password.
  • Review and accept the security policy.
  • Setup 3 secret questions.
  • Change the default password.
  • If you struggle to remember your account information you may want to save your username, security questions, answers, and password on paper for future referencee

​Yes. In order to better prepare you for online and hybrid courses, all new online and hybrid students will be required to complete an orientation course in Blackboard online. This course will take approximately 1 hour to complete and must be completed in order for you to have access to your online courses. As soon as you register as a new online student you will automatically be enrolled in the Online Learning Orientation course in Blackboard. After you complete this course it will take about an hour (M-F) to log your completion status and give you access to your online courses. Do it ASAP before the semester starts. Follow the steps below to access and complete the Online Orientation course:

  1. Go to the Blackboard login page
  2. Login with your username and password
  3. Click on the course title, "Online learning Orientation" and to enter the course
  4. Proceed to complete the "Online learning Orientation" course

The college runs an integration process. This process takes 1 hour to run Monday - Friday 8 AM - 6 PM (EST). Your courses will be available the first day of the semester.

Make sure you are using Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari web browsers.

Cookies are files stored on your computer or device that allows a web site to store information and then access that information every time you go back to a site. One of the many items a site stores in a cookie file is login information. If you have encountered one of the issues described above you may need to delete this cookie information that is being stored in your browser.

How to Clear Cookies in Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox
  2. Click on the hamburger menu located on the right side of the browser
  3. Click "Options"
  4. Click the "Privacy" tab
  5. Click "Clear Your Recent History"
  6. Set Time range to clear to: "Everything"
  7. Click the checkbox next to "Cookies"
  8. Click the "Clear Now" button
  9. Click "OK"
  10. How to Clear Cookies in Google Chrome

How to Clear Cookies in Google Chrome

  1. Open Google Chrome
  2. Click the menu drop down button
  3. Click "Settings"
  4. On the upper left side click "History"
  5. Click "Clear Browsing Data..."
  6. Change the field next to the text “Obliterate the Following Items from” to say “The Beginning of Time”
  7. Select "Delete Cookies and Other Site and Plug-in Data"
  8. Click "Clear Browsing Data"

You’ll need a computer to successfully complete online courses at Bay College. Not all features and content are accessible using mobile devices. In most situations you will need access to either a computer or laptop in order to successfully complete an online course in Blackboard.

Yes. If you are taking a class that uses Blackboard, you can use the Blackboard App!

Blackboard App for Students

The Blackboard app is Blackboard's mobile solution designed especially for students. The app provides an intuitive way to interact with courses and content. The Blackboard app can be used throughout a student's academic journey to stay on top of coursework and plan ahead. The Blackboard app for students is available for iOS at the Apple App store, Google Play store and Windows App store now for FREE. You can access Blackboard Learn, get grades, and participate in discussions on your mobile device. Download the Blackboard app today!

Student App

Blackboard App for Instructors

Blackboard Instructor gives instructors a simple and intuitive way to manage courses, interact with students, and view content. The Blackboard Instructor app for Instructors is available for iOS at the Apple App store, Google Play store now for FREE. You can manage your courses, send announcements, and connect with students on your phone or tablet. Download Blackboard Instructor today!

Instructor App

The Bay College Library Provides laptops and internet hotspots for student checkout.

Bay College Testing Services has computers with Respondus already installed. Please schedule an appointment if you need to take a proctored test.