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Oakland Community College, or OCC, was founded on June 8, 1964. In addition to its main campus, the college has five other campuses. These include Auburn Hills Campus, Highland Lakes Campus, Southfield Campus, Orchard Ridge Campus, and Royal Oak Campus.
The following are the various academic departments of OCC:
- Art and Design
- Business Management and Law
- Computer Science
- Education and Human Service
- Health and Medical
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing and Engineering
The athletic teams of OCC are known as the Raiders. They compete in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) and in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA). Men’s sports include basketball, soccer, golf, and cross-country and the women's sports include softball, basketball, volleyball, cross-country, and tennis.
Some of the student clubs of OCC are Associated General Contractors Student Chapter, Architecture Club, International Student Group, ZenAni Anime Club and Matrix-Tech Group.
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Campus Location2480 Opdyke Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-2266
USA
Main Tel: (248) 341-2000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Oakland Community College HighlightsWhere Oakland Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in law, liberal arts, therapy and counseling, and business and management.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,816 | 60 | | < 1 year certificate | 111 | 19 | | 1-2 year certificate | 109 | 22 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Oakland Community College was 24,532 in 2007 (13,667 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,040 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,236 | | Books and supplies | $ 930 |
Financial Aid: Oakland Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 234 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (4 awarded) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (11 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (298 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (52 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
- System Administration/Administrator
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (31 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN (21 awarded) - Graphic Design
- Interior Design
ENGINEERING (4 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (61 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (50 awarded) - Adult Development and Aging
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (10 awarded) - Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW (68 awarded) - Court Reporting/Court Reporter
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (868 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Assistant/Technician
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (10 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (4 awarded) - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
- Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (121 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Optometric Technician/Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC (2 awarded) - Music Theory and Composition
- Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (231 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded) - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (15 awarded) PRODUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (77 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (62 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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