Articulation Agreement Between W. Bloomfield School & Oakland Community College

Effective Dates September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2022

  • (ACC 1800) Accounting Procedures
  • (BUS 1100) Introduction to Business
  • (BUS 1210) Small Business Basics
  • (BUS 1410) Personal Finance
  • (BUS 1450) Internship/Co-Op I
  • (BUS 2030) Business Law I
  • (CAD 1101) Introduction to CAD
  • (CIS 1100) Fundamentals of Information Systems
  • (CIS 1400) Web Design I
  • (CIS 1500) Introduction to Programming
  • (CIS 2115) Business Analysis & Processes
  • (DDT 1000) Fundamentals for the Drafting Industry
  • (GRD 1750) Computer Design I
  • (GRD 1850) Digital Illustration I
  • (MKT 2520) Fundamentals of Marketing Theory/Practice
  • (ROB 1620) Industrial Robotic Applications

Article I | Agreement on Principle

Oakland Community College ("OCC") and the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools (“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 postsecondary 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 the Walled Lake Consolidated 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 the Walled Lake Consolidated 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 the Walled Lake Consolidated 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  District Equivalent CIP State of Michigan CTE Program District CTE Class Name(s)
Introduction to Business  BUS1100 4 1 year, 2
semesters		 52.0299 Business Management
and Administration		 Introduction to Business - 91120
Computer Design I GRD1750 4 1 year, 2
semesters		 52.0299 Business Management
and Administration		 Business Technology 1A/1B – 91080/91081
Small Business Basics BUS1210 3 1 year, 2
semesters		 52.0299 Business Management
and Administration		 Entrepreneurship A/B –
91130/91131
Internship/Co-op I BUS1450 3 1 year, 2
semesters		 52.0299 Business Management
and Administration		 Marketing (Co-Op) WorkBased Learning A/B – 91250/91252
Business Law I BUS2030 3 1 year, 2
semesters		 52.0299 Business Management
and Administration		 Business Law - 91040

State Approved Segments:

  • International Business
  • Information Technology and Application
  • Data Management and Administration
  • Business Planning and Entrepreneurship
  • Human Resources / Personnel Administration
  • Operations and Quality Management
  • Financial Analysis and Economics
  • Communications
  • Business Management and Leadership
  • Law, Ethics, and Government Regulations
  • Project Management
  • Career and Professional Development

Curriculum Alignment

OCC Course Name  OCC Course  OCC Credits  District Equivalent CIP State of Michigan CTE Program District CTE Class Name(s)
Accounting Procedures  ACT1800 2 1 year, 2 semester  52.0800 Finance Consolidated Computerized Accounting
1A/1B – 91070/91071
Personal Finance  BUS1410 3 1 year, 2 semester  52.0800 Finance Consolidated Financial Literacy A/B –
91054/91055

State Approved Segments:

  • Introduction to Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
  • Accounting Information System
  • Accounting for Sales and Inventory
  • Time Value of Money
  • Accounting for Fixed Assets
  • Accounting for Long-term Liabilities and Equity
  • Financial Statements
  • Applied Academics
  • Career Development (Employability, Teamwork, Leadership, Entrepreneurship)
  • Business and Financial Management
  • Technology and Safety

Curriculum Alignment

OCC Course Name  OCC Course  OCC Credits  District Equivalent CIP State of Michigan CTE Program District CTE Class Name(s)
Fundamentals
for the
Drafting
Industry		 DDT1000 3 1 year, 2 semester  15.1306 Mechanical Drafting  Engineering CAD 1A/1B –
91110/91111

State Approved Segments:

  • Career Preparation and Employability
  • Engineering Technology and Safety
  • 2D Drawing/CAD
  • Geometric Construction
  • Orthographic Projection
  • 3D/Parametric Modeling
  • Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Supplemental Views
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Manufacturing Process
  • Engineering Design Concepts
  • Research and Development Applications

Curriculum Alignment

OCC Course Name  OCC Course  OCC Credits  District Equivalent CIP State of Michigan CTE Program District CTE Class Name(s)
Introduction to CAD CAD1100 4 1 year, 2 semester  15.1306 Drafting and Design
Technology		 Architectural
CAD 1A/1B –
91010/91011

State Approved Segments:

  • Career Preparation and Employability
  • Engineering Technology and Safety
  • 2D Drawing/CAD
  • Geometric Construction
  • Orthographic Projection
  • 3D/Parametric Modeling
  • Dimensioning and Tolerancing
  • Supplemental Views
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Manufacturing Process
  • Engineering Design Concepts
  • Research and Development Applications

Curriculum Alignment

OCC Course Name  OCC Course  OCC Credits  District Equivalent CIP State of Michigan CTE Program District CTE Class Name(s)
Industrial
Robotic
Applications		 ROB1620 4 1 year, 2 semester  15.0000 Engineering General
Consolidated		 Engineering Robotics and
Programming A/B –
91120/91121
Industrial
Robotic
Applications		 ROB1620 4 1 year, 2 semester  15.0000 Engineering General
Consolidated		 Engineering Technology &
Robotics A/B –
91120/91121

State Approved Segments:

  • Systems Integration/Mechatronics
  • System Design/Prototype/CADD
  • Electrical /Motor Controls/VFD/Servo/Sensor Driven
  • Mechanical
  • Control Systems/Electrical Controls
  • PLC/Diagnostics
  • Fluid Power/Pneumatics
  • Robotics
  • Electronics/Sensors
  • Manufacturing/Machining/CNC
  • Quality/Measurements
  • Blueprint/Schematics/Drafting

Curriculum Alignment

OCC Course Name  OCC Course  OCC Credits  District Equivalent CIP State of Michigan CTE Program District CTE Class Name(s)
Fundamentals
of Information
Systems		 CIS1100 4 1 year, 2 semester  11.0201 Computer
Programming
/Programmer		 Introduction to Programming
A/B – 91030/91031
Introduction to
Programming
(Java)		 CIS1500 4 1 year, 2 semester  11.0201 Computer
Programming
/Programmer		 AP Computer Science AA/BB – 91000/91001
Business Analysis & Processes CIS2115 4 1 year, 2 semester  11.0201 Computer
Programming
/Programmer		 AP Computer Science
Principles AA/BB – 91004/91005 

State Approved Segments:

  • Business Communication
  • Ethics, Legal, Copyright, Safety
  • Career and Employability (Entrepreneurship)
  • Information Technology Fundamentals (C)
  • Logic and Problem Solving (B)
  • Beginning Application Development (E, F) Coding
  • Advanced Application Development (Database, Files) (J)
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Programming Fundamentals and Syntax (D)
  • Needs Assessment/Project Planning (A,B) 
  • Debug and Software Testing(G) (Quality Assurance) (H)
  • Program Maintenance (I) (Enhancements)

Curriculum Alignment

OCC Course Name  OCC Course  OCC Credits  District Equivalent CIP State of Michigan CTE Program District CTE Class Name(s)
Web Design I CIS1400 4 1 year, 2 semester  11.0801 Digital / Multimedia
and Information
Resource Design
Consolidated		 Web Design 1A/1B –
91340/91341
Digital Illustration I GRD1850 4 1 year, 2 semester  11.0801 Digital / Multimedia
and Information
Resource Design
Consolidated		 Web Design 2A/2B –
91342/91343

State Approved Segments:

  • Project Management
  • Legal, Ethical, Design and Safety Standards
  • Graphic Design
  • Customer Service and Planning
  • Digital Communication
  • Development Tools
  • Web Design and Layout
  • Web Development
  • Web Administration
  • Multimedia Production
  • Web Testing and Evaluation
  • Technical Support

Curriculum Alignment

OCC Course Name  OCC Course  OCC Credits  District Equivalent CIP State of Michigan CTE Program District CTE Class Name(s)
Fundamentals of
Marketing
Theory/Practice		 MKT2520 3 1 year, 2 semester  52.1999 Marketing, sales and
services marketing,
entrepreneurship		 Marketing 1A/1B –
91240/91241
Small Business
Basics		 BUS1210 3 1 year, 2 semester  52.1999 Marketing, sales and
services marketing,
entrepreneurship		 Entrepreneurship A/B –
91130/91131
Fundamentals of
Marketing
Theory/Practice		 MKT2520 3 1 year, 2 semester  52.1999 Marketing, sales and
services marketing,
entrepreneurship		 Professional Marketing A/B – 91300/91301
Internship/ Coop I BUS1450 3 1 year, 2 semester  52.1999 Marketing, sales and
services marketing,
entrepreneurship		 Marketing (Co-Op) WorkBased Learning A/B –
91250/91252

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

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.

Additional requirements for all OCC programs of study. 

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.

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 average (3.0) or better in the high school CTE program covered under this
    Agreement
  • Request articulated credit within two (2) years of completing the high school CTE course(s)
    covered under this Agreement

Procedures to apply for credit:

NOTE: OCC reserves the right to deny any request for articulated credit in which it has been determined that the educational requirements have not been sufficiently achieved. 

# 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.