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Oakland University
Rochester, MI
Academics
- Graduation Rate58%
- Majors Available151
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio17:1
- Retention Rate75%
AP Credit Policy
Oakland University grants credit for scores of 4 or 5 in advanced placement examinations, and in most cases, also for scores of 3.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 4 | ART 1002 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 4 | ART 1003 |
| African American Studies | 3 | 4 | Transfer Elective Credit |
| Art History | 3 | 4 | AH 1002 |
| Biology | 4 | 4 | BIO 1200 |
| 3 | 4 | BIO 1300 | |
| 5 | 8 | BIO 1200 and BIO 1300 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MTH 1554 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MTH 1554 and 1555 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | MTH 1554 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 | CHM 1440 and 1470 |
| 5 | 10 | CHM 1440 and 1470 and CHM 1450 and 1480 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | CHE 1140, 1150 |
| 4 | 12 | CHE 1140, 1150, 2140 | |
| 5 | 16 | CHE 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 4 | PS 1400 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CSI 2300 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 4 | CSI 1300 |
| Drawing | 3 | 4 | ART 2100 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 | WRT 1050 |
| 4 | 4 | WRT 1060 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 4 | English Elective Credit |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Environmental Elective Credit |
| European History | 3 | 4 | History Elective Credit |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 12 | FRH 1140, 1150, 2140 |
| 3 | 8 | FRH 1140, 1150 | |
| 5 | 16 | FRH 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | GRM 1140, 1150 |
| 5 | 16 | GRM 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | |
| 4 | 12 | GRM 1140, 1150, 2140 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 4 | GEO 2130 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | 16 | IT 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 |
| 4 | 12 | IT 1140, 1150, 2140 | |
| 3 | 8 | IT 1140, 1150 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 12 | JPN 1140, 1150, 2140 |
| 5 | 16 | JPN 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | |
| 3 | 8 | JPN 1140, 1150 | |
| Latin | 4 | 12 | LTN 1140, 1150, Latin Elective Credit |
| 3 | 8 | LTN 1140, 1150 | |
| 5 | 16 | LTN 1140, 1150, Latin Elective Credit | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 4 | ECN 2000 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 4 | ECN 2010 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 | Transfer Elective Credit (placement determined by department exam) |
| 5 | 8 | Transfer Elective Credit (placement determined by department exam) | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 1010 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY 1020 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | PHY 1520 and 1110 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | PHY 1510 and 1100 |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 | PSY 1000 |
| Research | 3 | 4 | Transfer Elective Credit |
| Seminar | 3 | 4 | Transfer Elective Credit |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 16 | SPN 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 |
| 4 | 12 | SPN 1140, 1150, 2140 | |
| 3 | 8 | SPN 1140, 1150 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPN 1140, 1150 |
| 5 | 16 | SPN 1140, 1150, 2140, 2150 | |
| 4 | 12 | SPN 1140, 1150, 2140 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | STA 2220 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 4 | PS 1100 |
| United States History | 3 | 4 | HST 1100 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 4 | HST 1400 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- Anatomy
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
B
- Biochemistry
- Biological/Biosystems Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biophysics
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Chinese Studies
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Hardware Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
- Conducting
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
D
- Dance, General
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
- Drawing
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Chemistry
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Finance, General
- Financial Analytics
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Forensic Nursing
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health and Wellness, General
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
- History, General
- Homeland Security
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Japanese Studies
- Journalism
K
- Keyboard Instruments
L
- Latin American Studies
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Linguistics
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Medicine
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Technology
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Musical Theatre
N
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Nursing Practice
- Nursing Science
- Nutrition Sciences
O
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Organizational Leadership
- Orthotist/Prosthetist
P
- Painting
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics, General
- Physics, Other
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
- Pre-Physician Assistant
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Project Management
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Sculpture
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Statistics, General
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- Systems Engineering
T
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Voice and Opera
W
- Women's Studies
- Writing, General
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
- Weekend College
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