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Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Graphic Design to BSAM

Oakland Community College to Walsh College - Associate of Applied Science- Graphic Design (GRD.AAS) to Bachelor of Science in Applied Management  

OCC - AAS Degree Requirements Credits Walsh College - BSAM Degree Requirements
Year 1- Fall    
ART 1510: Basic Drawing* 3* Transfer Credit*
PHO 1700: Beginning Digital Photography* 4* Transfer Credit*

COM 1290: Interpersonal Communication* OR

COM 1600: Fundamentals of Speech*

 3* Transfer Credit*
GRD 1100: Graphic Design 3 Transfer Credit
GRD 1120: Typography in Design 3 Transfer Credit
Year 1- Winter    
GRD 1160: Advertising Design 3 Transfer Credit
GRD 1210: Rendering Techniques 3 Transfer Credit
GRD 1750: Computer Design 4 Transfer Credit
GRD 1850: Digital Illustration 4 Transfer Credit
Year 1- Summer    
GRD 1310: Graphic Desing UI 3 Transfer Credit
GRD 2100: Graphic Systems Design 3 Transfer Credit
Year 2- Fall    
ENG 1350: Business Communications* 3* COM 210: Business Communications I*
Any 3 Credit Gen Ed Elective- see catalog 3* Transfer Credit*
Social Science Elective- see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
GRD 1320: Digital Typography 3 Transfer Credit
GRD 1450: Brand Identity Design 3 Transfer Credit
Year 2- Winter    
Mathematics/Science- see catalog* 4* Transfer Credit*

GRD 2301-3: Graphic Design Internship OR

GRD 2401-3: Advanced Design Projects

 1-3 Transfer Credit
GRD 2350: Graphic Design Strategies 3 Transfer Credit
GRD 2450: Portfolio Preparation 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 4 IT 305: Business Computing Tools
PSY 2630: Psychology of Organizational Behavior* 3* MGT 303: Behavioral Management
BUS 2640: Marketing Fundamentals 3 MKT 202: Marketing I
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.