Credit-Based College Courses on Your Terms

As a guest student at Baker College, you’ll receive the same high-quality instruction as our degree-seeking students, with the freedom to design your own educational journey.

Flexible Learning Formats

Choose from a variety of learning formats to suit your lifestyle and needs:

  • 100% Online Courses: Perfect for those who need a flexible schedule.
  • On-Campus Courses: Enjoy a traditional face-to-face learning experience and college environment.
  • Online Live (Hybrid) Courses: Combine the benefits of both online and in-person learning.
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Becoming a Guest Student

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Students Attending College in Michigan

If you’re pursuing a degree at another Michigan-based college or university, our guest courses can help shorten the time it takes to complete your degree with courses that can easily be transferred to your current institution.

Discover our courses below, and then apply with the Michigan Uniform Guest Application to register.

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Transferable Online Courses for Out‑of‑State Students

We offer highly transferable courses with flexible delivery methods. Find a course at Baker that fits your schedule and seamlessly transfer college credits back to the institution where you’re enrolled.

Explore our transferable courses below, and then visit the Baker Guest Application to register.

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Student Seeking Non‑Degree Courses

Our program is ideal if you’re looking to explore new fields of study, enhance your current professional skills, or pursue personal enrichment and learn simply for the joy of learning.

Browse our courses below, and then visit the Baker Guest Application to register.

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BIO 1210 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3 credits

Focuses on the essential study of the body and associated terminology with a view toward the structure and function of the body parts, organs, and systems and their relationship to the whole body. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.

Course Delivery Course Location Start Date End Date Days Begin Time End Time
Online Online Campus 6/30/25 8/10/25

BIO 2150 – Pathophysiology

3 credits

Examines general disease mechanisms with an emphasis on the disease processes within each body system.

Course Delivery Course Location Start Date End Date Days Begin Time End Time
Online Online Campus 6/30/25 8/10/25

BIO 2210 – Nutrition

3 credits

Teaches students how the logic of science is applied to basic nutrition concerns, including food groups and recommended nutritional guidelines.

Course Delivery Course Location Start Date End Date Days Begin Time End Time
Online Online Campus 6/30/25 8/10/25
Online Online Campus 6/30/25 8/10/25

BIO 2410 – Microbiology

3 credits

Explores basic concepts of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms including the basic composition, metabolism, genetics, immunology, and epidemiology of microorganisms. The human diseases caused by these microorganisms in addition to their treatments will be presented. A laboratory may be taken concurrently with the lecture course; students will perform several experiments to reinforce the material presented in lecture. 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab if required.

Course Delivery Course Location Start Date End Date Days Begin Time End Time
Online Online Campus 6/30/25 8/10/25

BUS 4010 – International Business Practices

4 credits

Delve into internal and external drivers and issues specific to global corporations and investigate ethical issues on an international scale in contrast to global trends in corporate social responsibility. Implement the process companies use to evaluate external factors – including culture, politics, economy, and technology – that impact corporate strategy, including investments in other countries. Learn about key international organizations, and dive deep into some corporate departments to examine how they are impacted due to a corporation’s global nature. Practice skills important in international business and investigate various potential professional roles.

Course Delivery Course Location Start Date End Date Days Begin Time End Time
Online Online Campus 6/30/25 8/10/25

BUS 4210 – Marketing Management

4 credits

Covers the role of the marketing function in organizational operations with an emphasis on product/service promotion, placement, and pricing. Various marketing strategies will be evaluated. This course is exclusive to the Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration degree program.

Course Delivery Course Location Start Date End Date Days Begin Time End Time
Online Online Campus 6/30/25 8/10/25

CAD 2370 – Computer Aided Design II

3 credits

Assemblies and drawings are fully explored for a variety of manufacturing applications. Uses projects and large assemblies to teach complex modeling techniques. 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Course Delivery Course Location Start Date End Date Days Begin Time End Time
In-Person Cadillac Campus 6/30/25 8/10/25 T|W|R 8:00 AM 9:25 AM

CAD 2370 – Computer Aided Design II Lab

0 credits

Accompanies the course with the same number. 30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab are required.

Course Delivery Course Location Start Date End Date Days Begin Time End Time
In-Person Cadillac Campus 6/30/25 8/10/25 T|W|R 9:40 AM 11:05 AM

CIS 3710 – Introduction to Healthcare Informatics

3 credits

Explores the integration of health care practice with computer technology and information science. Students will identify, gather, process, and manage information obtained and accessed via advanced information technology. Issues related to the protection of privacy, confidentiality, ethics, and security of information in the healthcare environment will be evaluated.

Course Delivery Course Location Start Date End Date Days Begin Time End Time
Online Online Campus 6/30/25 8/10/25