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Programs in Macomb

See tabs below for the growing number of Oakland University academic programs being offered at OU-Macomb locations. In many cases, students can complete all course requirements for the degrees offered at OU-Macomb in Macomb County. Admitted students are encouraged to meet with their academic adviser to discuss enrollment options and to stay focused on the finish line.

For detailed information on all majors, minors, concentrations and certificates, look through our online catalog. You can also download a printable PDF of all of Oakland's degree programs.

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Communication

Does your adrenaline surge when you have a great idea? Do you get excited when making new connections? Welcome to OU’s communication program, where ideas are encouraged and participation is expected. In our classes, you’ll engage in rigorous study of communication and media theory. You can tailor your major by selecting from a variety of electives ranging from broadcasting and persuasion to communication between genders, families or in organizations.

See catalog: Communication (Bachelor of Arts)

Career options:

Management
Customer service
Advertising
Sales
Marketing
Public relations
Radio and TV production
Education
Publishing
Employment services
Information technology
Health care
Nonprofit organizations
and countless other fields

Computer Engineering

With a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree in computer engineering from Oakland, you’ll be prepared to work in the fast-changing environment of the field. You will gain a strong background in the fundamentals of computer engineering and develop a willingness to accept and thrive on change.

See catalog: Computer Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)

Career options:

Data communications analyst
Telecommunications specialist
Database administrator
Computer scientist
Webmaster
Web developer

Criminal Justice

Criminal justice, often considered together with criminology, is the study of criminal offending, victimization, and processing of offenders by the criminal justice system. Criminal Justice considers a broad range of topics that include: identifying motivations and opportunities for criminal offending, predicting patterns of offending, examining patterns of offending and victimization across different groups in society, evaluating the effectiveness of various crime control policies, and examining the primary components of the the criminal and juvenile justice systems.

The major is an interdisciplinary program offering students a thorough understanding of the criminal law, the social forces related to crime and delinquency, the evaluation of crime control policy, or the operation of courts, law enforcement agencies, and correctional institutions.

Areas of specialization:

Law Enforcement
Courts
Corrections/Treatment
Juvenile Justice
Homeland Security (includes additional course requirements)
Information Security and Assurance (includes additional course requirements)

See website: Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Arts)

Career options:

Computer forensics
Conservation officer
Correctional treatment specialist
Crime lab analyst
Crime scene investigator
Criminal investigator
FBI agent
Forensic ballistics expert
Fraud investigator
Homicide detective
Juvenile probation officer
Narcotics officer
TSA screener
Victims advocate

Electrical Engineering

Oakland’s electrical engineering program gives you a solid foundation in electrical engineering, including analog and digital circuits, electronics, electromagnetics, electronic devices, communications, controls, mechatronics and power systems.

See catalog: Electrical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)

Career options:

Control systems engineer
Electrical/electronics engineer
Product test engineer
Robotics specialist
Test development engineer
Vehicle systems engineer

Elementary Education

With an elementary education degree, you will be prepared for teaching careers in elementary education. The School of Education and Human Services offers an undergraduate program leading to State of Michigan certification in elementary education — with content majors in areas such as art education, language arts, mathematics, modern languages, integrated science, social studies, performing arts, and multicultural and international education.

See catalog: Elementary Education (Bachelor of Science)

Career options:

Elementary (K–5) school teacher
Middle (6–8) school teacher
Kindergarten teacher
Youth program director

General Management

General management majors gain a breadth of knowledge in management, taking courses in accounting, information systems, finance, organizational behavior, marketing, operations management and business policy. If you're considering a more specialized graduate school program, you may want to consider general management for your undergraduate degree.

See catalog: General Management (Bachelor of Science)

See also:
Applied Leadership Skills minor

Employment Systems and Standards minor
International Management minor
Training and Development minor

Career options:

Management trainee
Retail manager
Sales associate
Entrepreneur
Management analyst

Marketing

The major in marketing develops the specific skills, modes of analysis and background to work in the marketing area of a profit-making business or not-for-profit enterprise. Emphasis is placed on developing a comprehensive understanding of the concepts and techniques needed to plan and execute the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods and services by creating exchanges which satisfy individual and organizational goals.

The program includes broad coverage of such topics as marketing management, marketing research, selling and sales management, advertising and communications, sales promotion, business-to-business marketing, not-for-profit marketing, business logistics, retailing, international marketing and Internet marketing.

See catalog: Marketing (Bachelor of Science)

Careers options:

Advertising
Distribution Manager
Internet Marketing
Marketing Analyst
Market Research
Product or Brand Manager
Retail Management
Sales/Sales Management

Human Resource Development

With a degree in human resource development, you will be prepared for administrative and training careers in business and industry, where you can create new ways to train and support employees.

See catalog: Human Resource Development (Bachelor of Science)

Career options:

Educational resource coordinator
Human resource recruiter
Personnel director
Student affairs administrator
Training specialist

Information Technology

With a degree in information technology, you will be prepared with sufficient technical strength and a comprehensive understanding of information technology practices in real-world contexts to act as a problem solver in business and industry settings.

See catalog: Information Technology (Bachelor of Science)

Career options:

Database developer
Information retrieval specialist
Interactive system designer
Multimedia specialist
Systems analyst

Integrative Studies

A degree in integrative studies is ideal for transfer students, nontraditional students who are seeking a bachelor’s degree for personal or professional growth, and students who have a very specific goal in mind like a specific graduate degree program. As an integrative studies student, you work closely with an adviser to custom-design your plan of study based on these goals and take courses in various departments across the university.

See catalog: Integrative Studies

See also: Liberal Studies

Journalism

With a degree in journalism, you will be prepared to work in any field that emphasizes the value of the written and spoken word. Through optional minors in advertising or public relations, you can tailor your education to make yourself more marketable to these industries.

See catalog: Journalism (Bachelor of Arts)

Career options:

Advertising copywriter
Broadcast journalist
Business professional
Communications coordinator
Educator
Editor
Feature writer
Government worker
Investigative reporter
Lawyer
Nonprofit specialist
Political specialist
Press secretary
Public relations consultant
Librarian
Technical writer

Mechanical Engineering

With a degree in mechanical engineering, you will be prepared for careers in areas such as design, analysis, test development, research and the manufacturing of various products.

See catalog: Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)

Career options:

Assembly engineer
Design engineer
Manufacturing engineer
Prototype engineer
Thermal systems engineer

Psychology

Oakland’s degree in psychology prepares students for a wide variety of careers involving the study of the mind, and mental and emotional processes. Psychology graduates can enter the workforce directly after graduation or pursue further education in psychology or other related fields.

See catalog: Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)

Career options:

Behavioral sciences specialist
Business professional
Clinical psychologist
Government worker
Lawyer
Law enforcer

Social Work

A bachelor of social work prepares you for a career in helping others, and challenges you to become an advocate for positive social change. Graduates have the necessary skills to join the work force as counselors, case managers, advocates and outreach specialists who work with all types of clients, including children, families, the elderly, the mentally ill and the disabled. Employers recognize the specialized knowledge, skills, values and ethics provided in a bachelor of social work program, and trust that our graduates are ready to make an immediate, positive impact in their agencies and communities.

Graduates of an accredited BSW program are eligible for an accelerated plan of study when they choose to pursue a master’s degree in social work.

See catalog: Social Work

Careers in:

Aging and gerontology
Child welfare and family
Developmental disabilities
Health care
Justice and corrections
Mental health
Occupational
Substance abuse

Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Educational Leadership

This program is designed to develop individuals who can provide leadership to educational practice in the 21st century, whether through roles in public and private schools, colleges and universities, or by contributing to research and teaching about educational policy and practice.

Core concepts in the program include:

systems thinking
learning theory
research methodology

See catalog: Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Educational Leadership

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Education Specialist in Leadership

The nationally recognized and state approved Education Specialist program is based on the belief that leadership must be distributed throughout schools and school districts. Thus, this program prepares teacher leaders as well as administrators to provide the leadership needed by effective school organizations. The Ed.S. program emphasizes a cohort structure with the belief that learning is increased by the ongoing interaction of all members of learning communities. A mentorship is required with the belief that theory must be linked to practice. A program portfolio is required with the belief that reflection on practice is key to building leadership capacity. Cohort members will develop the skills, knowledge, and dispositions needed to play many different leadership roles within the education profession.

See catalog: Education Specialist in Leadership

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Master of Arts in Counseling

The counseling program prepares individuals to work as professional counselors with children, youth and adults in school or community settings. The curriculum is designed to encourage both personal and professional development of students. Initial courses introduce theoretical and professional components of counseling. Later courses emphasize research and clinical counseling skills. Students are supervised as they apply their knowledge in clinical courses that use on-campus laboratory facilities and approved field training sites. The goal of the counseling program is to prepare students to work in a variety of human service settings. Graduates are personally effective, professionally skilled, and are prepared for employment in their area of specialization.

See catalog: Master of Arts in Counseling

Master of Arts in Communication

The Master of Arts degree in communication provides intellectual grounding in communication theory and research methods, and specialization in one of three areas of concentration offered by the department, namely: Culture and Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and Media Studies. The program offers opportunities for those wishing to pursue a Ph.D. in communication or a related discipline. It also will be valuable for practitioners in business, education, media or non-profit organizations seeking professional enhancement.

The program is committed to a critical approach to the study of communication and recognizes the central role communication plays in the creation of productive relationships across divisions of identity, culture, and geography and in building more sustainable, equitable, and enriched communities in our increasingly globally connected world. Students will be trained in diverse methodological and epistemological approaches to the study of communication, including rhetoric, intercultural communication, cultural studies, interpersonal communication, and media studies.

Upon graduation, students will have gained a greater understanding of the impact of communication in a range of contexts; a general knowledge of research approaches in communication; and an ability to further the research, writing, and analytical skills needed in today’s world.

See catalog: Master of Arts in Communication

Master of Business Administration

The Oakland M.B.A. program gives special emphasis on information technology and international business. Students will learn the tools for managerial roles in private, public, or not-for-profit sectors of the economy. The program is designed for undergraduate majors from any discipline, including business or management, and students with an undergraduate business degree or one of the functional areas of management should have two years of work experience before entering the M.B.A. program. M.B.A. students can either focus on one of the 10 areas of concentration — from entrepreneurship to marketing — or take a variety of elective courses for a more general study.

See catalog: Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education (MATEE) with elementary certification is designed for career changers and individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education. Designed for individuals who are considering a career in teaching elementary or middle school, it is a quality, two-year program with Oakland University’s excellent reputation for preparing teachers to enhance employability.

Classes are held in the evening and on scheduled Saturdays, except for the final semester of student teaching. Courses are taken as a cohort group with coursework beginning in the fall semester.

See catalog: Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education

Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education

Aligned with the State of Michigan certification and endorsement requirements, this Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed for individuals who already have a bachelor’s degree and wish to become certified to teach middle school or high school. Additional major and minor courses may be necessary for individuals whose prior coursework does not include sufficient credits for the core competencies set by the Michigan Department of Education for teaching a major and minor content area.

See catalog: Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education

The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education prepares professionals to work with children from birth through age 8 in public and private schools and agency settings. It provides training for the direction and evaluation of early childhood programs and the coordination of community resources for young children and families. The program combines theory with observation and participation in clinical, community and school practicum settings.

The program emphasizes a broad interdisciplinary view of early childhood education and child development. Also emphasized are multicultural issues concerning young children and their families, and the need for educational programs to respect and respond to children’s developmental variabilities and exceptionalities.

OU also offers an Early Childhood Education Endorsement. Classes taken for the endorsement may count toward the degree.

See catalog: Master of Education in Early Childhood Education

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Master of Education in Special Education

This Master of Education degree focuses on the broader concepts of exceptionality (learning, instruction and development) and an in-depth preparation for one or two areas of exceptionality. Exploration of theory and research and advanced application in instruction and assessment with selected populations are integrated throughout the program. It is designed to provide students advanced training and expertise in a chosen area of concentration: specific learning disability, emotional impairment, or autism spectrum disorder.

Cohorts are currently offered in Birmingham, Flint, Howell, Macomb, Wayne, Grand Rapids (M.Ed. only), online and on campus.

See catalog: Master of Education in Special Education

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Master of Education in Teacher Leadership

This Master of Education program empowers students to become a leader committed to making schools culturally relevant, and creating just and supportive learning environments that maintain high expectations for all students. You’ll develop leadership skills through sound theoretical and best practice knowledge, problem-based coursework and field-based experiences. You’ll work collaboratively and independently within your cohort for a period of two years, using your classroom and school as learning laboratories.

See catalog: Master of Education in Teacher Leadership

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Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degree program at Oakland University provides a challenging education for individuals seeking professional careers and for those already employed in governmental or other public agencies. The need for professionals holding M.P.A. degrees is recognized due to the complexity of agencies at the state and local levels and the continued concerns for responsive and effective public service at all levels. The M.P.A. program offers a generalist foundation through a set of core courses that is bolstered with opportunities for specialization through its electives and the directed capstone project/internship option. With concentrations in:

court administration
criminal justice leadership
health care administration
local government management
nonprofit organization and management

See catalog: Master of Public Administration

Master of Arts in Teaching in Reading and Language Arts

Most students in this Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program are classroom teachers whose daily work requires them to deal with the literacy needs of young children, adolescents or adults. Instruction in the MAT program prepares classroom teachers to work effectively and efficiently in settings where class sizes may range from five to 40 or more learners. The MAT program allows certified teachers to add a Michigan endorsement as a classroom reading teacher (BT), a language arts teacher (BX) or a building level reading specialist (BR). Endorsement candidates must complete the coursework and pass the appropriate State of Michigan certification endorsement test before the endorsement can be issued by the State.

See catalog: Master of Arts in Teaching in Reading and Language Arts

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Endorsement

The ASD Certificate is an 18- to 24-month, part-time program designed for individuals who currently have or are eligible to receive a teaching certificate in Michigan, and who wish to receive state certification to teach individuals on the autism spectrum. All credits may be applied to the M.Ed. in Special Education, which can be earned with as few as four additional classes, depending on prior credentials. Cohorts are currently offered in Birmingham, Flint, Howell, Macomb, Wayne, Grand Rapids (M.Ed. only), online and on campus.

See catalog: Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
See website: School of Education and Human Services » Autism

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Career Development Facilitator Training

The National Career Development Association’s CDF certification is an extensive, 120-hour program. Individuals who successfully complete the course requirements may apply for the Global Career Development Facilitator Certificate. Instruction is personalized for your work setting and taught by certified instructors.

See website: Career Development Facilitator Certificate Training

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Early Childhood Education Endorsement

The Early Childhood Education Endorsement is six courses (22-24 credits) and is available to certified teachers. The program consists of the five courses in Level I of the M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education plus a two-credit, state-mandated practicum. OU also offers Master's of Education in Early Childhood Education Endorsement. Classes taken for the endorsement may count toward the degree.

See catalog: Master of Education in Early Childhood Education

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School Counseling, Advanced Specialization

The advanced specialization in school counseling is designed for individuals who already have a master's degree in counseling. It consists of 12 graduate credit hours taken in a cohort that starts in the fall semester. Completion can lead to a school counselor license. Courses are scheduled in the evenings and on Saturdays.

See website:
School of Education and Human Services » Advanced Specialization in School Counseling

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