Mar 30, 2026  
Academic Catalog 2025-2026 
  
Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Fire Fighter Technology to BSAM


Oakland Community College to Walsh College - Associate of Applied Science- Fire Fighter Technology (FFT.AAS) to Bachelor of Science in Applied Management  

OCC - AAS Degree Requirements Credits Walsh College - BSAM Degree Requirements
Year 1- Fall    
FFT 1510: Introduction to Fire Protection* 3* Transfer Credit*
FFT 1520: Fundamentals of Fire Prevention 3 Transfer Credit
FFT 2530: Building Construction for Fire Service 3 Transfer Credit
Communication/English Elective-see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
CRJ 1400: Introduction to Homeland Security* 3* Transfer Credit*
CRJ 1402: Homeland Security & First Responders 3 Transfer Credit
Year 1- Winter    
FFT 2520: Fire Service Administration 3 Transfer Credit
Math/Science Elective- see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
CRJ 1450: Integrating Emergency Management and Homeland Security 3 Transfer Credit
FFT/CRJ/PER Required Supportive- See catalog 3 Transfer Credit
Year 1- Summer    
Social Science Elective- see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
Communications/English- ENG 1350: Business Communications (recommended for Walsh)* 3* COM 210: Business Communications I*
Year 2- Fall    
FFT/CRJ/PER Required Supportive- See catalog 3 Transfer Credit
FFT 2510: Fire Service Hydraulics and Water Supply 3 Transfer Credit
PER 1300: Stress Management: Neuromuscular Relaxation* 2* Transfer Credit*
Elective- Any course 1000 or higher 8 Transfer Credit
Year 2- Winter    
FFT 2540: Fire Fighting Techniques and Strategy 3 Transfer Credit
FFT 2560: Legal Considerations for Fire Service 3 Transfer Credit
FFT/CRJ/PER Required Supportive- See catalog 3 Transfer Credit
Fine Arts/Humanities Elective- see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
Total Credits for AAS degree 62-64  
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 2530: Principles of Management 3 MGT 201: Management I
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) 6-9 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.