Academics

Your Career Choices Are Vast at OCC

Classes at OCC can prepare you for a successful career in dozens of high-demand fields, whether you join the workforce after graduating or continue your education at a four-year school. Choose from about 100 certificates and degree programs, listed below. You can also search for programs by career categories.

And we offer convenience. With work, family and other responsibilities, we understand that you are busier than ever. This is why we’ve designed degrees and certificates that can be each achieved 100% online. Flexible scheduling. Choices in electives. Build a course plan that’s uniquely focused on you and your career journey.

In addition to our credit programs, we offer Occupational Training programs designed to be completed in six months or less, preparing you for a career in a high-paying field such as supply chain logistics, advanced manufacturing and healthcare.

Degree & Certificate Programs

Program	Program Type
Associate in Applied Science	Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Arts	Associate in Arts
Associate in Business Administration	Associate in Business Administration
Associate in General Studies	Associate in General Studies
Associate in Science	Associate in Applied Science
Automobile Servicing	Associate in Applied Science
Automobile Servicing	Certificate
Baking and Pastry Arts	Certificate
Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting	Associate in Business Administration
Business Administration with a Concentration in International Business	Associate in Business Administration
CAD - Computer Aided Engineering	Associate in Applied Science
CAD - Product Design	Associate in Applied Science
CAD - Vehicle Design	Associate in Applied Science
Cinematic Arts	Associate in Arts
CIS - Programs
CIS - Business Systems Analysis	Associate in Applied Science
CIS - CISCO Internetworking	Certificate of Achievement
CIS - Cybersecurity	Associate in Applied Science
CIS - Cybersecurity	Certificate
CIS - Data Science	Certificate
CIS - Information Technology Support	Associate in Applied Science
CIS - Information Technology Support	Certificate
CAD - Level 1 Fundamental	Certificate of Achievement
CAD - Level II Intermediate	Certificate
CIS - Software Engineering	Associate in Applied Science
CIS - Software Engineering	Certificate
CIS - Web Designer	Certificate
Collision Auto Repair - Non-Structural Repair Technology	Certificate
Collision Auto Repair - Paint and Refinish Technology	Certificate
Collision Auto Repair - Body Repair Technician Assistant	Certificate of Achievement
Collision Auto Repair - Detailer/Painter Assistant	Certificate of Achievement
Construction Management	Associate in Applied Science
Construction Management	Certificate
Construction Management Professional	Associate in Applied Science
Criminal Justice - Corrections	Associate in Applied Science
Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Investigation	Associate in Applied Science
Criminal Justice - Generalist	Associate in Applied Science
Criminal Justice-Homeland Security & Emergency Management	Associate in Applied Science
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement	Associate in Applied Science
Culinary Studies Institute
Culinary Arts	Associate in Applied Science
Dental Hygiene	Associate in Applied Science
Diagnostic Medical Sonography	Associate in Applied Science
Digital Media Communications	Certificate
Early Childhood Education	Associate in Applied Science
Early Childhood Education Administrator	Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher	Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education Lead Preschool Teacher	Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education Lead School Age Teacher Site Supervisor	Certificate of Achievement
Emergency Medical Services	Associate in Applied Science
Emergency Medical Services	Certificate of Achievement
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic	Certificate
Fine Arts/Visual	Associate in Arts
Fire Fighter Technology	Associate in Applied Science
General Accounting	Certificate
Global Studies	Associate in Arts
Graphic Design	Associate in Applied Science
Health Science
Health Care Administration	Associate in Applied Science
Health Care Administration	Certificate
Heavy Equipment Repair	Associate in Applied Science
Heavy Equipment Repair	Certificate
HVAC/R - Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician	Associate in Applied Science
HVAC/R - Air Conditioning	Certificate
HVAC/R - Heating	Certificate
HVAC/R - Refrigeration	Certificate
Industrial Technology Technological Apprentice/Skilled Trades	Associate in Applied Science
Interior Design	Associate in Applied Science
Library Services and Technology	Associate in Applied Science
Library Services and Technology	Certificate
Machine Tool Technology	Associate in Applied Science
Machine Tool Technology	Certificate
Management Development - Business Management	Associate in Applied Science
Management Development - Hospitality	Associate in Applied Science
Medical Assisting	Certificate
Medical Insurance Coding and Billing	Certificate of Achievement
Medical Office Administrative Procedures	Certificate of Achievement
Phlebotomy	Certificate of Achievement
Mental Health/Social Work	Associate in Applied Science
Mental Health and Pre-Social Work - Addiction Studies	Certificate of Achievement
Music	Associate in Arts
Music	Certificate
Nursing	Associate in Applied Science
Nursing Transition LPN to ADN Track	Associate in Applied Science
Oakland Fire Academy	Certificate
Oakland Police Academy	Certificate
Paralegal	Associate in Applied Science
Paralegal - Post-Bachelor Degree Professional Paralegal	Certificate
Phlebotomy	Certificate of Achievement
Photographic Technology	Associate in Applied Science
Photographic Technology	Certificate
Pre-Engineering	Associate in Applied Science
Radiologic Technology	Associate in Applied Science
Respiratory Therapy	Associate in Applied Science
Robotics/Automated Systems Technology	Associate in Applied Science
Robotics/Automated Systems Technology	Certificate
Robotics/Automated Systems Technology Programmable Controllers	Certificate of Achievement
Sign Language Interpreter	Associate in Applied Science
Skilled Trades
Surgical Technology	Associate in Applied Science
Technological Sciences	Associate in Applied Science
Transfer Studies	Certificate
Theatre	Associate in Arts
Welding/Fabrication Technology - Level 1 Fundamentals	Certificate of Achievement
Welding/Fabrication Technology - Level 2 Intermediate	Certificate

Contact Information & Service Hours

Counseling main line: 248.341.2270

Auburn Hills Campus
2nd Floor B Building
Email a Counselor @ Auburn Hills
Fax 248.232.4355

Highland Lakes Campus
2nd Floor of Woodland Hall
Email a Counselor @ Highland Lakes
Fax: 248.942.3055

Orchard Ridge Campus
1st Floor of M Building
Email a Counselor @ Orchard Ridge
Fax: 248.522.3696

Royal Oak Campus
1st Floor of B Building
Email a Counselor @ Royal Oak
Fax: 248.246.2455

Southfield Campus
2nd Floor of A Building
Email a Counselor @ Southfield
Fax: 248.233.2740

Service Hours

Monday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Onsite & Virtual Services)
Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm (Onsite & Virtual Services)
- 5:00 - 7:00pm (Virtual)
Saturday (see dates below): 8:30am - 12:30pm (Virtual Services Only)
- First two Saturdays in January & September
- Entire months of July, August & December