Articulation Agreement Between Oakland Schools & Oakland Community College

Effective Dates September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2022

  • (BUS 1100) Introduction to Business
  • (CAD 1101) Introduction to CAD
  • (CAR 1300) Collision Welding
  • (CAR 1600) Paint and Refinish I
  • (CIS 1300) Networking Concepts
  • (CIS 1400) Web Design I
  • (CIS 1420) HTML 5 Programming
  • (CIS 1600) Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
  • (CIS 2434) Introduction to Linux and Unix Administration
  • (CIS 2845) Computer Forensics
  • (CRJ 1010) Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • (CUL 1010) Food Standards, Sanitation and Hygiene
  • (GRD 1100) Graphic Design
  • (GRD 1750) Computer Design*
  • (GRD 1850) Digital Illustration*
  • (MCT 1000) Integrated Systems
  • (MDA 1103) Medical Terminology
  • (MKT 1020) Salesmanship
  • (MKT 2520) Fundamentals of Marketing Theory/Practice
  • (MTT 1100) Introduction to Machine Tools
  • (PER 2540) Medical Responder/First Responder
  • (ROB 1500) Introduction to Robotics Technology
  • (WEL 1000) Introduction to Welding; Theory and Practice I
  • (WEL 1100) Introduction to Welding; Theory and Practice II

Article I | Agreement on Principle

Oakland Community College ("OCC") and Oakland Schools (Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) NW, NE, SW, SE) (“the district”) agree that students who enroll in state approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum and who choose to attend OCC should be provided with a smooth transition to post-secondary education that minimizes loss of credit and duplication of coursework. Therefore, OCC and all of the above named school districts agree to enter into this Articulation Agreement ("Agreement") as cooperating, equal partners who shall maintain the integrity of their separate programs. 

Article II | Agreement on Program Specifics 

OCC and Oakland Schools agree that any student who has satisfied the requirements outlined in this Agreement are eligible to receive the specified number of course credits which may be applied towards the OCC programs listed in Article VI. Students using this Agreement must follow the procedures specified in Article VII and meet all other OCC admissions requirements in order to be eligible to receive articulated credit. Articulated courses are treated as transfer courses and will not affect the student's GPA at OCC.

Article Ill | Agreement on Communication 

OCC and Oakland Schools agree to cooperate in communicating with each other and with their common and respective publics concerning the established relationship outlined in this Agreement. Communication may include various hard copy and electronic publications to inform those who might benefit personally or professionally from the opportunities provided by this Agreement. Both parties will share the information in this Agreement with interested and qualified students, their parents/guardians as well as appropriate school district and college personnel. 

Article IV | Maintenance and Review Procedures 

At least one representative from each organization will be appointed to act as agent for the implementation of this Agreement, to speak for the organization and to communicate changes to respective faculty members, advisors, counselors, and others to whom the information is pertinent. Responsibility for oversight of this Agreement rests with the Director of Secondary Partnerships at OCC and the CTE Director of Oakland Schools or their designees. Both parties agree to  communicate annually any changes in their respective programs that may affect this Agreement.

Article V | Responsibility of School District 

Throughout the duration of this Agreement, the district agrees to provide OCC:

  • All changes to the class name(s), class number(s) and CIP code(s) for the CTE program(s) covered under this Agreement.
  • Written notification of changes to program content and/or instruction as it aligns with the State of Michigan CTE curriculum.
  • Written notification of loss of state funding or decertification for any program covered under this Agreement.
  • The student's final grade for the high school CTE program covered under this Agreement as reported on their high school transcript.
  • The names and contact information (work e-mail, phone number and mailing address) of individuals who teach the specified articulated curriculum as well as counselors at the facilities where the classes are located.
  • If requested, proof that instructors listed as teaching the articulated classes listed in Article VI are highly qualified and have a valid Michigan Teacher Certification at the secondary level with both appropriate subject matter and CTE endorsements.
  • Notification of a change in instructor teaching an articulated class covered under this Agreement. Failure to provide any of the above information could result in the termination of this Agreement

Failure to provide any of the above information could result in the termination of this Agreement. 

Article VI | Curriculum Alignment 

OCC Course Name  OCC Course  OCC Credits  CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE
Class Name(s)
Introduction to
Business		 BUS1100 4 52.19999

Marketing Sales 
& Services

 Entrepreneurship and
Advanced Marketing or
ITEAM Advanced
Marketing 

State Approved Segments:

  • Functions/Foundations of Marketing
  • Selling
  • Promotion and Social Media
  • Pricing
  • Financial Analysis
  • Channel Management
  • Entrepreneurship, Risk Management, and Operations
  • Marketing Information Management
  • Strategic Market Planning
  • Product Service Planning
  • Human Resources, Management, and Careers
  • Economics
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  OCC Credits CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE
Class Name(s)
Introduction to
CAD
 CAD1101 4 14.4201 Mechatronics  Engineering, Robotics
& Mechatronics or
Mechatronics or EET
Mechatronics

State Approved Segments:
Segment Q – 2nd Year Student, CAD Focus

  • Systems Integrations/Mechatronics
  • System Design/Prototype/CAD
  • Electrical/Motor Controls/VFD/Servo
  • Mechanical
  • Control Systems/Electrical Controls
  • PLC/Diagnostics
  • Fluid Power/Pneumatics
  • Robotics
  • Electronics/Sensors
  • Manufacturing/Machining/CNC
  • Quality/Measurements
  • Blueprint/Schematics/Drafting
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  OCC Credits CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE
Class Name(s)
PSTC NW,NE,SW,SE
Collision Welding  CAR1300 4 47.0603 Collision Repair
Technician 		 Collision Repair and
Refinishing or Collision
Technology 
Paint & Refinish I CAR1600 4 47.0603 Collision Repair
Technician 		 Collision Repair and
Refinishing or Collision
Technology 

State Approved Segments:

  • Collision Orientation
  • Career and Employability Skills
  • Safety
  • Substrate Identification and Preparation
  • Refinishing Equipment
  • Undercoats and Corrosion Protection
  • Mixing and Applying Topcoat
  • Final Detailing
  • Advance Color Mixing and Refinishing
  • Paint Problems and Defects
  • Damage Analysis
  • Estimating and Customer Service
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  OCC Credits CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE
Class Name(s)
PSTC NW,NE,SW,SE
Networking Concepts  CIS1300 4 11.0901 Computer Systems
Networking &
Telecommunications 		 OSTC SW and NE:
ITEAM Computer
Networking or
Computer Networking
Networking Concepts  CIS1300 4 11.0901 Computer & Information
Systems Security 		 OSTC SE: Cybersecurity
Networking or Cyber
Security

State Approved Segments:
11.0901

  • PC Hardware
  • Troubleshooting, Repair, & Maintenance
  • Operating System & Software
  • Safety
  • Security
  • Operational Procedure
  • Network Technologies
  • Network Hardware & Tools
  • Personal Skills & Customer Service
  • Network Management
  • Teamwork & Leadership
  • Network Analysis & Design

11.1003

  • Principles of Information Security
  • Strategic Infrastructure
  • Perimeter Defense
  • Computer Forensics
  • Safety Procedures
  • Operational Procedures
  • Personal Skills and Ethics
  • Network Management and Design
  • Law and Regulation
  • Teamwork and Leadership
  • Career Ready Practices
  • Computer Hardwar & Software Tools
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  OCC Credits DIstrict
Equivalent 		 CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE
Class Name(s)
PSTC NW,NE,SW,SE
Web Design I CIS1400 4 1 year, 2
semesters and
MTA: HTML5
Application
Development
Fundaments
Certification		 11.0201 Computer
Programming/Programmer		 ITEAM Computer
Programming or
Computer Programming
Networking Concepts  CIS1300 4 1 year, 2
semesters and
Advanced
HTML5 and
CSS3
Specialist
Exam 1D0-620
Certification		 11.0201 Computer
Programming/Programmer		 ITEAM Computer
Programming or
Computer Programming

State Approved Segments:

  • Business Communication
  • Ethics, Legal, Copyright, Safety
  • Career and Employability (Entrepreneurship)
  • Information Technology Fundamentals
  • Logic and Problem Solving
  • Beginning Application Development – Coding
  • Advanced Application Development – Database, Files
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Programming Fundamentals and Syntax
  • Needs Assessment/Project Planning
  • Debug and Software Testing – Quality Assurance
  • Programing Maintenance – Enhancements 
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  OCC Credits DIstrict
Equivalent 		 CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program
Fundamentals of
Cybersecurity		 CIS1600 4 1 year, 2
semesters		 11.1003 Computer & Information
Systems Security 
Introduction to
Linux and Unix
Administration		 CIS2434 3 1 year, 2
semesters		 11.1003 Computer & Information
Systems Security 
Computer
Forensics		 CIS2845 4 2 year, 4
semesters		 11.1003 Computer & Information
Systems Security 

State Approved Segment

  • Principles of Information Security
  • Strategic Infrastructure
  • Perimeter Defense
  • Computer Forensics
  • Safety Procedures
  • Operational Procedures
  • Personal Skills and Ethics
  • Network Management and Design
  • Law and Regulation
  • Teamwork and Leadership
  • Career Ready Practices
  • Computer Hardwar & Software Tools
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  DIstrict
Equivalent 		 CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE Class
Name(s)
OSTC SE
Introduction to
Criminal Justice		 CRJ1010 1 year, 2
semesters and
Complete CRJ
(1030) Police
Communicatio
ns at OCC and
receive a “C”
or better.
Course credit
for CRJ (1010)
will be added
after
successfully
completing
CRJ (1030)		 41.0100 Public Safety /Protective
Services 		 Criminal Justice

State Approved Segments:

  • Organizational Structure
  • Professional Standards including Ethics and Legal Responsibility
  • Safety, Health and Environment
  • Public Safety Branches
  • Law and Legal System
  • Public Relations
  • Career Development
  • Workplace Technology
  • Problem Solving/Investigations
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Communications
  • Applied Academic in Law and Public Safety
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  DIstrict
Equivalent 		 CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE Class
Name(s)
OSTC SE
Food Standards,
Sanitation and
Hygiene		 CUL1010 1 year, 2
semesters and
ServSafe®
Manager
Certification
1		 12.0500 Cooking and Related Culinary Arts  Culinary Arts/Hospitality

State Approved Segments:

  • Cost Control & Culinary Math
  • Culinary Core
  • ServSafe & Sanitation
  • Guest Relations
  • Basic Cooking
  • Baking & Pastry
  • Management
  • Marketing & Entrepreneurship
  • Advanced Cooking
  • Garde Manger
  • Sustainability & Nutrition
  • Career & Professional Development
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  DIstrict
Equivalent 		 CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE Class
Name(s)
OSTC SE
Graphic Design  GRD1100 / 4 1 year, 2 semester  10.0301 Graphic Communications Visual Imaging 
Computer Design * GRD 1750 / 4 2 year, 4 semester  10.0301 Graphic Communications Visual Imaging 
Digital Illustration* GRD 1850 / 4 2 year, 4 semester  10.0301 Graphic Communications Visual Imaging 

*Only available to students in the Oakland Technical Early College Program.

  • Industry Overview
  • Safety and Health
  • Introduction to Design and Image Development
  • Introduction to Image Output
  • Intro to finishing Operations
  • Employability Skills and Portfolio
  • Applied Academics
  • New Media, Advanced Design & Image Development
  • Leadership
  • Advanced Image Output
  • Advanced Finishing Operations
  • Project Management 
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  DIstrict
Equivalent 		 CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE Class
Name(s)
OSTC SE
Integrated Systems  MCT1000 / 2 1 year, 2
semesters 		 14.4201 Mechatronics  Engineering, Robotics
& Mechatronics or
Mechatronics or EET
Mechatronics

State Approved Segments:

  • Systems Integrations/Mechatronics
  • System Design/Prototype/CAD
  • Electrical/Motor Controls/VFD/Servo
  • Mechanical
  • Control Systems/Electrical Controls
  • PLC/Diagnostics
  • Fluid Power/Pneumatics
  • Robotics
  • Electronics/Sensors
  • Manufacturing/Machining/CNC
  • Quality/Measurements
  • Blueprint/Schematics/Drafting 
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  DIstrict
Equivalent 		 CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE Class
Name(s)
OSTC SE
Medical Terminology* MDA 1103 1 year, 2
semesters 		 51.000 Health Sciences/Allied
Health/Health Sciences		 Health Sciences

State Approved Segments:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Legal Responsibilities
  • Infection Control
  • Client Status
  • Workplace Safety
  • Healthcare Delivery Systems
  • Ethics
  • Clinical Skills
  • Wellness
  • Healthcare Communications and Terminology
  • Health Informatics and Technology
  • Career Readiness
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  DIstrict
Equivalent 		 CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE Class
Name(s)
OSTC SE
Salesmanship MKT1020 / 3 1 year, 2
semesters 		 52.19999 Marketing Sales and Services  Entrepreneurship and
Advanced Marketing or
ITEAM Advanced
Marketing

State Approved Segments:

  • Functions/Foundations of Marketing
  • Selling
  • Promotion and Social Media
  • Pricing
  • Financial Analysis
  • Channel Management
  • Entrepreneurship, Risk Management, and Operations
  • Marketing Information Management
  • Strategic Market Planning
  • Product Service Planning
  • Human Resources, Management, and Careers
  • Economics
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  DIstrict
Equivalent 		 CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE Class
Name(s)
OSTC SE
Fundamentals of
Marketing
Theory/Practice		 MKT2520 / 3 2 year, 4
semesters 		 52.19999 Marketing Sales
and Services 		 Entrepreneurship and
Advanced Marketing or
ITEAM Advanced
Marketing

State Approved Segments:

  • Functions/Foundations of Marketing
  • Selling
  • Promotion and Social Media
  • Pricing
  • Financial Analysis
  • Channel Management
  • Entrepreneurship, Risk Management, and Operations
  • Marketing Information Management
  • Strategic Market Planning
  • Product Service Planning
  • Human Resources, Management, and Careers
  • Economics
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  DIstrict
Equivalent 		 CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE Class
Name(s)
OSTC SE
Introduction of Machine Tools MTT1100 1 year, 2
semesters 		 48.0501 Machine Tool
Technology/Machinist		 Machining or
Machining Technology
or EET Machining

State Approved Segments:

  • Safety
  • Metal Working Theory/Materials
  • Inspection and Measurement
  • Print Reading and GD&T
  • Benchwork
  • Occupational Skills/Work Habits
  • Saws, Drills, and Power Tools
  • Maintenance and Set Up
  • Mill/Lathe I
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Advanced Milling/Turning/Grinding
  • CNC/CAD/CAM
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  DIstrict
Equivalent 		 CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE Class
Name(s)
OSTC SE
MedicalResponder/First
Responder		 PER2540 1 year, 2 semesters and
American Heart
Association – Basic Life
Support (BLS)		 51.000 Health Sciences/Allied
Health/Health Sciences		 Health Sciences

State Approved Segments:

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Legal Responsibilities
  • Infection Control
  • Client Status
  • Workplace Safety
  • Healthcare Delivery Systems
  • Ethics
  • Clinical Skills
  • Wellness
  • Healthcare Communications and Terminology
  • Health Informatics and Technology
  • Career Readiness
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  DIstrict
Equivalent 		 CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE Class
Name(s)
OSTC SE
Introduction to
Robotics Technology		 ROB1500 / 4 2 years, 4
semesters and
FANUC CERT
LEVEL 1
(Handling Tool
Operations and
Programming)		 14.4201 Mechatronics  Engineering, Robotics
& Mechatronics or
Mechatronics or EET
Mechatronics 

State Approved Segments:

  • Systems Integrations/Mechatronics
  • System Design/Prototype/CAD
  • Electrical/Motor Controls/VFD/Servo
  • Mechanical
  • Control Systems/Electrical Controls
  • PLC/Diagnostics
  • Fluid Power/Pneumatics
  • Robotics
  • Electronics/Sensors
  • Manufacturing/Machining/CNC
  • Quality/Measurements
  • Blueprint/Schematics/Drafting
OCC Course Name  OCC Course  DIstrict
Equivalent 		 CIP State of Michigan
CTE Program		 District CTE Class
Name(s)
OSTC SE
Introduction to
Welding;
Theory and
Practice I		 WEL1000 1 year, 2 semesters 48.0508 Welding, Brazing, and
Soldering		 Welding or Welding
Technology or EET
Welding 
Introduction to
Welding;
Theory and
Practice II		 WEL1100 1 year, 2 semesters 48.0508 Welding, Brazing, and
Soldering		 Welding or Welding
Technology or EET
Welding 

State Approved Segments:

    Department of Education, Career and Technical Education is available for review. Articulated credit is intended to be used toward the attainment of a degree or certificate at OCC. Students should consult an OCC counselor to discuss degree and certificate requirements and the application of articulation credit. Additional information is located on OCC's website.

    NOTE: OCC reserves the right to deactivate any course or program at any time. In the event of such deactivation, OCC shall provide timely written notice to the district representative and will post public notice on the articulation website (https://www.oaklandcc.edu/Articulation/Default.aspx).

    Article VII | Student Guidelines and Procedures

    Students pursuing articulated credit at OCC must comply with the following conditions:

    Eligibility requirements:

    • Receive a grade of B (3.0) or better in the high school CTE program covered under this Agreement. 
    • Completed and graduated from high school.
    • Request articulated credit within two (2) years of completing the high school CTE course(s) covered under this Agreement.

    Procedures to apply for credit:

    • Request articulated credit on-line at oaklandcc.edu/cte-credit/data/requestform.aspx.
    • Verify high school CTE program completion with submission of official high school transcript to
      OCC via Parchment.

    #Must apply for OCC course credit within 24 months after the completion of high school CTE class.

    Article VIIII | Termination of Agreement 

    This Agreement is in effect from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2022. If this Agreement is not renewed at the end of the effective period, students who already started the secondary CTE program will be given two (2) additional years to be admitted to OCC under the terms of this Agreement.

    In the event this Agreement is terminated for whatever reason, it shall terminate immediately. OCC will provide timely written notification of the termination to the district contact named in Article IV. Students who have not completed the entire procedure of requesting credit before the termination date of this Agreement will not be granted credit.