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Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education to BSAM

Oakland Community College to Walsh College - Associate of Applied Science- Early Childhood Education (ECE.AAS) to Bachelor of Science in Applied Management  

OCC - AAS Degree Requirements Credits Walsh College - BSAM Degree Requirements
Year 1- Fall    
ECE 1404: Intro to Early Childhood Careers* 3* Transfer Credit*
ECE 1500: Infant and Toddler Curriculum 4 Transfer Credit
ENG 1510: Composition I* 3* Transfer Credit (ENG 100: English Composition)*
PSY 2510: Introduction to Psychology* 4* Transfer Credit*
Year 1- Winter    
ECE 1414: Early Childhood Activities 4 Transfer Credit
ECE 1515: Family and Community Connections 3 Transfer Credit
ENG 1520: Composition II* 3* Transfer Credit* 
Fine Arts/Humanities Elective- see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
Year 1- Summer    
ECE 1424: Early Childhood Education Curriculum 2 Transfer Credit
ECE 1525: School-Aged Care and Curriculum 2 Transfer Credit
Suggested transferrable elective course 1000 level or higher (ENG 1350: Business Communication) 3* COM 210: Business Communications I
Year 2- Fall    
ECE 2405: Professional Issues in Early Childhood Education 3 Transfer Credit
ECE 2407: Early Childhood Internship Course 3 Transfer Credit
ECE 2450: Educating the “At-Risk” Child in an Early Childhood Environment 3 Transfer Credit
PSY 2710: Child Development* 3* Fine Arts/Humanities Elective- see catalog*

Elective Any course 1000 or higher

(BUS 2530: Principles of Management)

 3 MGT 201: Management I
Year 2- Winter    
ECE 1505: Early Childhood Nutrition, Health, and Safety 3 Transfer Credit
ECE 2415: Administration of ECE Programs 3 Transfer Credit
Math/Science Elective- see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
PSY 2730: Survey of the Exceptional Child 3* Transfer Credit*
Total Credits for AAS degree 60  
Additional Courses/Credits at OCC    

ACC 1500: Accounting for the Small Business Owner* OR

ACC 1810: Principles of Financial Accounting*

 3-4*

ACC 100: Small Business Accounting* OR

ACC 300: Accounting*
BUS 2800: Human Resource Management 3 MGT 404: Human Resource Management
CIS 1050: Personal Computer Productivity Tools 4 IT 305: Business Computing Tools
BUS 2640: Marketing Fundamentals 3 MKT 202: Marketing I
PSY 2630: Psychology of Organizational Behavior* 3* MGT 303: Behavioral Management

Elective Credit (any course 100/1000 level or higher)

 13-14 Transfer Credit
Total OCC Transfer Credits (including AAS) 90  
    BSAM Degree Requirements
  3* COM 405: Business Communication Strategies
  3* MGT 402: Business Ethics and Legal Issues
  3 MGT 403: Introduction to Financial Management
  3 MGT 406: Small Business and Tax Issues
  3 MGT 453: Organizational Leadership
  3 MGT 454: Project Management
  3 MGT 465: Supply Chain Management
  3 MGT 471: Small Business Management
  3 MGT 461: Business Strategy and Policy
  3 300-400 Level Elective
  30 Credits required at Walsh
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management 120  

*Counts toward general education credit requirement. General education requirement has been met by courses noted with * above.

 Notes:

  • Walsh Now allows students to concurrently enroll once 36 credits are completed at OCC.
    • Financial aid and scholarship options are available.
  • Walsh BSAM degree requirements are 120 credits with a minimum of 30 credits required in residence/through Walsh.
    • Maximum transfer credits vary by bachelor’s degree, associate degree, and additional course equivalents taken at OCC.
    • 30 semester credit hours in general education is required for graduation.
  • Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) is not required to satisfy general education requirements.
  • All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” 2.00 or higher for credits to transfer.
  • Fast Track degree options available to obtain three degrees in five years - associate, bachelor’s, and master’s!
  • Walsh College Academic Catalog
  • It is recommended you work closely with your Walsh College enrollment specialist on your transfer.