Navigating Your Future: A Guide to Oakland Community College's Course Catalog
Oakland Community College (OCC) embraces the philosophy of a comprehensive community college, offering a diverse curriculum designed to cater to the varying needs of students and to adapt to evolving social and economic landscapes. The college provides multiple pathways to success, whether students are seeking immediate employment, preparing for further academic pursuits, or enriching their lives through education.
Applied Sciences: Launching Your Career
The applied sciences curricula at OCC are meticulously crafted to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for immediate entry into business, technical, or semiprofessional roles. These programs provide a robust foundation for students seeking to continue their education toward a bachelor's degree. Many four-year institutions are developing options such as Bachelor of Technology degrees that facilitate the transfer of students from technical programs. Students interested in this type of option should contact the counseling office on campus.
To assist students in making informed decisions about their future careers, OCC offers career selection seminars. These seminars expose students to a wide array of job opportunities and guide them in selecting a specific occupational field of study. During the seminar, students prepare a personalized plan of study to develop the necessary skills and capabilities for a chosen career.
A cornerstone of the applied sciences programs is the emphasis on practical experience. Applied sciences cooperative work experiences at Oakland Community College include a planned combination of related work experience in business and industry, supplemented by specially designed instructional activities.
Associate in Arts: A Foundation for Exploration and Advanced Study
The Associate in Arts Degree at OCC emphasizes a broad range of subjects, including foreign languages, literature, science, mathematics, fine arts/visual, music, cinematic arts, theatre, global studies, economics, philosophy, sociology, and psychology. This degree is a versatile option for students with diverse goals.
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Students may elect the Arts Degree as a basis for further study toward a bachelor's degree, as a basis for employment in a variety of positions which require a broad college education and for cultural enrichment. The Arts Degree may serve as the base for baccalaureate-level studies or as the preparation for graduate and professional degrees (e.g. law, medicine).
Associate in Business Administration: Building a Business Acumen
The Associate in Business Administration Degree provides a strong foundation in areas fundamental to business studies, such as accounting, economics, and mathematics. Students elect the Associate in Business Degree as a basis for further study toward a bachelor degree. Before taking business courses, students should consult a counselor since the requirements of four-year colleges and universities, both private and public, vary considerably.
Associate in General Studies: Exploring Varied Interests
The Associate in General Studies Degree is designed for students choosing to pursue widely varying areas of interest. The degree is not designed for career students, nor is it designed to meet the four-year transfer college requirements of the Michigan Transfer Agreement.
Associate in Science: Preparing for Scientific Pursuits
The Associate in Science program is a carefully designed collection of coursework linked to demanding requirements found in higher levels of science education and training. The Associate in Science Degree offers a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry and the environmental sciences. Students elect the Associate in Science Degree as a basis for further study toward a bachelor degree and as pre-professional course work in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy.
Extended Degree Programs: Recognizing Extra Effort
Because this is an institutional requirement that goes beyond the normal 60 credit hours, the College recognizes the efforts of students by designating programs that require 73 or more credits as Extended Degree Programs. Upon completion of an Extended Degree Program, students will receive documentation of the fact that they have completed an Extended Degree Program and appropriate notation will be made on their diplomas.
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Navigating the Course Catalog: A Personalized Approach
The programs and courses shown are offered as guidelines. Requirements for these programs may be met through appropriate course substitutions. Each student is urged to see a counselor to construct a personal plan of work.
Because of the special nature of certain programs, such as those having national or state accreditation standards, additional rules and conditions may apply to these programs as a variance from those that are generally applied to the institution. Such programs conduct an orientation wherein these rules and conditions are explained to students.
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