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Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Option to BSAM

Oakland Community College to Walsh College- Associate of Applied Science- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Option (CAD.VDO.AAS) to Bachelor of Science in Applied Management  

OCC - AAS Degree Requirements Credits Walsh College - BSAM Degree Requirements
Major Requirements    
HVA 1114: Introduction to Refrigeration* 4* Transfer Credit*
HVA 1120: Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication 3 Transfer Credit
HVA 1150: Basic Principles of HVACR Controls 4 Transfer Credit
HVA 1210: Domestic and Commercial Refrigeration 4 Transfer Credit
HVA 1220: Commercial Refrigeration II 3 Transfer Credit
HVA 1310: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Design I 4 Transfer Credit
HVA 1430: Residential and Commercial Control Systems 4 Transfer Credit
HVA 1522: Refrigeration Code 2 Transfer Credit
HVA 1610: Heating Technology I 4 Transfer Credit
HVA 1630: Heating Technology II 3 Transfer Credit
HVA 1650: Troubleshooting Air Conditioning 2 Transfer Credit
HVA 1700: Heating Regulations 2 Transfer Credit
HVA 1800: Advanced Controls 3 Transfer Credit

HVA 1390: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Design II OR

HVA 2510: Direct Digital Controls

 3 Transfer Credit
Required Supportive Courses    
APP 2170: Applied Technology 4 Transfer Credit
ENG 1350: Business Communications (recommended for Walsh)* 3* COM 210: Business Communications I*
HVA 1404: Cooperative Internship (recommended elective) 4 Transfer Credit
Communication/English- see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
Fine Arts/Humanities Elective- see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
Mathematics/Science Elective -see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
Social Science Elective- see catalog* 3* Transfer Credit*
Total Credits for AAS degree 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*
CIS 1050: Personal Computer Productivity Tools 4 IT 305: Business Computing Tools
PSY 2630: Psychology of Organizational Behavior* 3* MGT 303: Behavioral Management
BUS 2530: Principles of Management 3 MGT 201: Management I
BUS 2800: Human Resource Management 3 MGT 404: Human Resource Management
BUS 2640: Marketing Fundamentals 3 MKT 202: Marketing I
Elective Credit (any course 100/1000 level or higher) 6-7 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.