ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN OAKLAND COMMUNITY

ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

BETWEEN OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

AND WAYNE STATE UNIVESITY

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

This Agreement is made on June 1

, 2021 between Oakland Community College (“OCC”) and

Wayne State University (“WSU”) (collectively, the “Parties”). The Parties agree that students

who choose to begin their academic pursuit at OCC and transfer to WSU to earn a bachelor’s

degree should be provided with a smooth curriculum transition that minimizes the loss of credit

and the duplication of coursework while maximizing the utilization and applicability of college

level credit earned.

PROGRAM INTEGRITY

Each institution will determine the satisfaction of its program and degree requirements. For the

purpose of this Agreement, the Parties agree to accept transferable courses from each other.

Specific course requirements and transfer credits will be set forth on separate Articulation

Agreement Program Guide as Exhibit A.

ADMISSION & GRADUATION CRITERIA

Oakland Community College and Wayne State University hereby agree as follows:

1. A person who has earned an Associate in Applied Science, Mental Health/Social

Work and the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) endorsement or Associate in

General Studies, Associate in Arts, or Associate in Science with the MTA

endorsement from Oakland Community College and has achieved the minimum

requirements specified by WSU may transfer all credits earned at Oakland

Community College as listed on the associated Articulation Agreement Program

Guide to Wayne State University. This agreement specifically allows the transfer of

up to 71 credits from OCC to WSU.

Minimum requirements are as follows:

a) ‘C’ or higher, 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for all courses and

b) ‘C’ or higher, 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Admission GPA.

2. A person who has earned an Associate in Applied Science, Mental Health/Social

Work and the MTA endorsement or Associate in General Studies, Associate in

Arts, or Associate in Science with the MTA endorsement from Oakland

Community College and has followed the associated Articulation Agreement

Program Guide may transfer all credits specified on the Articulation Agreement

Program Guide towards the Bachelor of Social Work degree at Wayne State

University without duplicative study. To complete requirements for graduation from

WSU, students who follow the attached Articulation Agreement Program Guide

must also:

a) Complete a minimum of 51-54 academic hours at WSU.

b) Complete a minimum of 120 academic hours between Oakland Community

College and Wayne State University.

c) Complete the remaining program requirements, distribution requirements and

other major and degree requirements listed in the WSU catalog/bulletin.

3. Advising of OCC students regarding admission and program requirements at WSU

will be the primary responsibility of WSU.

4. This agreement does not guarantee OCC students acceptance into WSU and/or the

corresponding major/program and/or degree. Under this Agreement, unless otherwise

specified by granting a select number of OCC qualified applicants direct, preferred or

guaranteed admission and or financial aid incentives, OCC graduates will receive equal

consideration with other students seeking admission to WSU major/program and/or

degree provided applicants meet the prerequisites and requirements for admission to

WSU and the corresponding program/major and/or degree.

COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES

OCC and WSU further agree to communicate any concerning curriculum or policy change(s) (as

soon as reasonably possible) which affect the agreed upon relationship between articulated

programs at the respective institution. Both institutions reserve the right to amend or revise this

Agreement. Any changes must be submitted in writing, agreed to and signed by authorized

institutional parties.

1. Throughout the life of this Agreement, WSU will track the progress and success of

participants of this Articulation Agreement and provide the number of OCC students

who have applied, enrolled and completed the aforementioned degree prior to August

of each calendar year.

2. WSU will identify and provide OCC, prior to August 1

of each calendar year, with

any systemic academic performance issue(s) experienced by OCC students, such as

academic courses within the bachelor major/program that have prerequisites that are

taken at OCC, resulting in an examination of the corresponding matter(s) by OCC

parties.

3. Each Party will assume responsibility for appropriate marketing and will ensure that it

complies with Higher Learning Commission requirements.

4. Joint efforts in marketing this Agreement and student recruitment will be pursued

with faculty and staff at both institutions communicating information regarding this

Agreement to current and prospective students (i.e. transfer fairs, information

sessions, OCC campus visits, etc.). Each institution will assume responsibility for

appropriate marketing to reach their respective student and faculty populations. Any

marketing of this Agreement or Program Agreements must comply with Higher

Learning Commission requirements. Marketing of the programs established under

this Agreement will be subject to the prior approval of both parties. Each party will

assume responsibility for appropriate marketing to communicate information about

this Agreement to their respective student and faculty population. Each party agrees it

will not use the other party’s name(s), mark(s), or logo(s) in any advertising,

promotional material, press release, publication, public announcement, or through

other media, whether written, oral, or otherwise without the prior written consent of

the other party. Prior written consent will not be required for use of the other party’s

name in the context of factual or descriptive statements regarding the subject matter

of this Agreement.

5. Each institution may provide on its website, a link to the partner institution’s website.

6. The Parties will abide by confidentiality requirements set forth in the Family

Education Rights and Privacy Act (20 USC § 1232g (“FERPA”) and other applicable

laws.

7. The designated representatives of each Party are listed below. All business

documents, notices, questions, administrative matters and communications regarding

this Agreement should be directed to:

If to OCC: Oakland Community College

David Johnson

Director of Academic Partnerships

2900 Featherstone Road

Auburn Hills, MI 48326-2845

If to WSU: Wayne State University, School of Social Work

Office of Admissions and Student Services

(313) 577-4409 or sswadmission[email protected].

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, POLICIES & STATUTES

1. To the extent permitted by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),

OCC and WSU agree to share data on student achievement for purposes of assessing

program effectiveness. Any exchange by the institutions of student record

information protected by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (20 USC §

1232g) and implementing regulations (34 CFR Part 99) (“FERPA”) shall occur only

in full compliance with FERPA, including, without limitation, committing the

receiving institution to limit the use of such information to the purposes for which the

disclosure was made, and to impose such limits on any re-disclosure, and the

institutions agree to comply with all applicable statutory and regulatory provisions,

including, without limitation 34 CFR 99.31, 99.32, 99.33, 99.34 and 99.35. Data

provided by WSU as noted in this Agreement will include student performance,

utilization of the Agreement by the annual number of students enrolled in the

corresponding major/ program upon transfer and the number of graduates annually.

This information will assist with identifying potential short comings of OCC

coursework and the merit of the Agreement that may be shared stakeholders.

2. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of

Michigan applicable to contracts made and to be enforced wholly within the State of

Michigan.

3. The Parties shall be separately responsible for compliance with all laws, including

anti-discrimination laws, which may be applicable to their respective activities under

this Agreement.

INDEMNIFICATION

Statutory and common law theories and principles of indemnification, contribution, and

equitable restitution shall govern and apply to claims, actions, causes of action, costs, expenses

and losses (including attorneys’ fees) resulting from or caused by the actions or omissions of the

Parties or their respective employees and students pursuant to this Agreement.

MAINTENANCE AND REVIEW PROCEDURES

Responsibility for the oversight of this Agreement rests with the designees of the programs

covered by each Party. Both parties agree to communicate annually any changes in their

respective programs that may affect this Agreement. These changes shall be communicated to

the designated representatives of each Party designated above. Each Party retains control over

its curriculum, course requirements, program requirements and degree requirements. Each Party

will notify the other of any curricular changes that would affect the courses in an associated

Program Guide or that could affect the future of this Agreement.

AGREEMENT REGARDING INDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIP

In the performance of their respective duties and obligations under this Agreement, each Party is

an independent contractor and neither is the agent, employee, or servant of the other, and each is

responsible only for its own conduct. Each Party is solely responsible for the development and

design of its own curriculum. Changes on the part of either Party will/may necessitate review of

this Agreement.

TERMINATION & POST-TERMINATION

1. This Agreement terminates four (4) years from the date this Agreement is fully

executed (the date which this document has received the signatures from all required

parties from both institutions); however, either Party may terminate this Agreement

upon ninety (90) days’ written notice to the other institution.

2. Should this Agreement be terminated or significantly changed prior to the ending

date, OCC students participating in this Agreement will be permitted to complete the

program requirements as listed in Exhibit A provided the students apply to and are

admitted by WSU within two (2) years of the date this Agreement is terminated or

significantly changed and complete the remaining major/program, degree, graduation

and institution requirements listed in the WSU catalog/bulletin within three (3) years

of the termination or significant change to this Agreement.

3. All notices and other communications under this Agreement must be in writing and

will be deemed given (a) when delivered personally, (b) on the fourth business day

after being mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, or (c) the next business

day after delivery to a recognized overnight courier at the following addresses (or to

such other address as either party may have specified by notice given to the other party

pursuant to this provision). Other forms of written communication may be used if

deemed appropriate and agreed upon by both parties, including but not limited to email

where acknowledgement of receipt is required.

This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties.

This Agreement supersedes any previous Associate in Applied Science, Mental

Health/Social Work with the MTA endorsement from Oakland Community College and

the Bachelor of Social Work from WSU. The invalidity of unenforceability of any

provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity of enforceability of any other

provision of this Agreement, which shall be in full force and effect. This document may

be executed in counterparts if necessary.

SIGNATURES

OAKLAND COMMUNITY

COLLEGE

_______________________________

Jennifer I. Berne, Ph.D.

Provost

Date: _________________________

WAYNE STATE UIVERSITY

_________________________________

Mark Lawrence Kornbluh, Ph.D.,

Provost and Senior Vice President for

Academic Affairs

Date: ___________________________

_______________________________ _________________________________

Kevin M. Bratton, Ph.D. Sheryl Kubiak, Ph.D.

Dean, Social Sciences Professor and Dean, School of Social Work

Date: ___________________________ Date: __________________________

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Social Work (BSW) Articulation Guide

Oakland Community College (OCC) – Associate Degree (AA, AGS or AS) with Michigan Transfer Agreement

(MTA) or Associate in Applied Science in Mental Health/Social Work with Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

Wayne State University - Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Catalog Year 2021-22

(June 2021) Page 1 of 4

OCC Degree Requirements

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) / General

Education

*ENG 1510 Composition I 3

English Composition or Speech (See MTA) 3

Mathematics (See MTA requirements) 4

*BIOL 1511 Life Science 4

Natural Science (See MTA, non BIOL course) 4

*POL 1510 Survey of American Government 3

*PSY 2510 Intro to Psychology 3

Arts and Humanities (See MTA requirements) 3

Subtotal 30

*Meets MTA and/or OCC degree requirements and required

for WSU BSW preprofessional requirements

Courses must be from two different disciplines

Mental Health/Social Work Degree Requirements

Major Courses

*MHA 2100 Counseling and Interviewing Skills 4

MHA 2300 Interpersonal Theory and Practice 4

*MHA 2500 Family Systems Theory and Practice 4

MHA 2400 Group Dynamics and Practice 4

Complete One (1) of the following: 4

MHA 1500 Fund. of Alcohol/Substance Abuse

MHA 2600 Internship

Required Support Courses

PSY 2710 Child Development or

PSY 2740 Human Development Lifespan 3

PSY 2910 Abnormal Psychology 3

PSY 2810 Psychology of Adjustment 3

**SOC 2510 Sociology 3

Subtotal 32

*MHA 2100 AND 2500 at OCC combined equal SW 1010 at

WSU. If only one course is successfully completed transfers as

elective credit.

Elective Credit

Complete 100-level or higher courses 7-9

Subtotal 7-9

**Required as part of the BSW preprofessional requirements

at WSU.

Transfer to WSU as:

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) / General

Education

ENG 1020 Intro to College Writing 3

MTA-English Composition or Speech 3

MTA-Mathematics 4

*BIO 1050 An Introduction to Life 4

MTA -Natural Science 4

*PS 10101 American Gov’t (MTA Social Science) 3

*PSY 1020 General Psychology (MTA Social Science) 3

MTA-Arts and Humanities 3

Transfer Subtotal 30

*Meets MTA and/or OCC degree requirements and required

for WSU BSW preprofessional requirements

Courses must be from two different disciplines

Transfers to WSU as:

SW 1XXX Elective 4

SW 2XXX Elective 4

Complete One (1) of the following:

HE 1XXX Elective 4

SW 1XXX 4

OCC Required Support Courses

PSY 3440 Child Development or

PSY 2400 Developmental Psychology 3

PSY 3310 Abnormal Psychology 3

PSY 3440 Child Behavior and Development 3

**SOC 1010 Understanding Human Society 3

Transfer Subtotal 32

*MHA 2100 AND 2500 at OCC combined equal SW 1010 at

WSU. If only one course is successfully completed transfers as

elective credit.

Transfer to WSU as:

General Elective 7-9

Transfer Subtotal 7-9

**Required as part of the BSW preprofessional requirements

at WSU.

Social Work (BSW) Articulation Guide

Oakland Community College (OCC) – Associate Degree (AA, AGS or AS) with Michigan Transfer Agreement

(MTA) or Associate in Applied Science in Mental Health/Social Work with Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

Wayne State University - Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Catalog Year 2021-22

(June 2021) Page 2 of 4

The School of Social Work offers admission to the BSW degree

program in the fall semester.

• Submit to the Wayne State University Office of Undergraduate

Admissions the Application for Undergraduate Admission with

the appropriate fee and official transcripts from colleges or

universities.

• Submit to the School of Social Work's Office of Admissions and

Student Services, the Application for Admission, Bachelor of

Social Work Degree Program.

• Applicants must have 1) earned a minimum overall grade point

average of 2.50; 2) completed 16 social service volunteer hours;

and, 3) submitted a copy of transcripts from all colleges

attended, current resume and personal interest statement

demonstrating the ability to pursue successful undergraduate

professional social work education.

• Applicants must have completed (or be in the process of

completing) 60 credits (which must be transferrable to Wayne

State if taken elsewhere) as well as the pre-professional

coursework required by the School of Social Work. These

courses are:

o Introduction to Social Work

o Introduction to Psychology

o Introduction to Sociology

o American Government

o Human Biology

• For additional information, please contact the Office of

Admissions and Student Services at (313) 577-4409 or

socialwork.wayne.edu.

MTA/General Education 30

Mental Health/Social Work Requirements 32

Additional Requirements/Electives 7-9

Total transferable credits from OCC 69-71

Total BSW Degree Requirements 51

Wayne State BSW Degree Total (min.) 120-122

Total MSW Degree Requirements 38

(can be completed in 10 months)

Additional Notes:

o See WSU Academic Advisor for complete Plan of Study.

o All students receive equal consideration for admission and

scholarships. Students must apply and be admitted to

WSU to benefit from this articulation agreement.

o A minimum of 120 credits (transferred + WSU) required for

baccalaureate degree.

o Only courses with an earned grade of ‘C’ (2.0) or higher will

transfer.

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Requirements

Fall – Year One

SW 3010 Social Work Practice Method I 4

SW 3030 Professional Writing for Social

Workers 2

SW 3510 Human Behavior Social Environment 3

SW 3710 Social Welfare and the Social Work

Profession 3

Winter – Year One

SW 3020 Social Work Practice Method II 3

SW 3810 Research Methods, Data Analysis

And Practice Evaluation I 3

SW 3110 Diversity, Oppression and Social

Justice 3

SW 3410 Found of Ethics and Values in SW 3

Fall – Year Two

SW 4010 Social Work Group Theory/Practice 3

SW 4710 Social Welfare in the United States 3

SW 4810 Research Methods, Data Analysis

And Practice Evaluation II 3

SW 4998 Field Practice in Social Work 5

SW 4441 Field Education Seminar 1

Winter – Year Two

SW 4020 Social Work Macro Theory/Practice 3

SW 4997 Integrative Seminar 3

SW 4998 Field Practice in Social Work 5

SW 4442 Field Practicum Seminar 1

Total 51

University Honors Option

Social Work students of high achievement are eligible to

participate in the School of Social Work Honors Program,

available through the University Honors College and the

School of Social Work. Honors Option credits are achieved by

completing enhanced assignments in connection with

specified social work courses during the junior and senior

years some requirements can be completed at Oakland

Community College (see Honors agreement)

Master of Social Work Option

An applicant for admission to the Master of Social Work

program who holds a BSW degree accredited by the Council

on Social Work Education (or accredited by the Canadian

Association of Schools of Social Work (CASSW) may be

admitted with advanced standing status if all requirements

for admissions are met. Students in this program may

complete the required 38 credits over a ten month period,

beginning in summer and continuing through fall and winter

semesters on a full time basis.

Social Work (BSW) Articulation Guide

Oakland Community College (OCC) – Associate Degree (AA, AGS or AS) with Michigan Transfer Agreement

(MTA) or Associate in Applied Science in Mental Health/Social Work with Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

Wayne State University - Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Catalog Year 2021-22

(June 2021) Page 3 of 4

OCC Degree Requirements

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) / General

Education

*ENG 1510 Composition I 3

English Composition or Speech (See MTA) 3

Mathematics (See MTA requirements) 4

*BIOL 1511 Life Science 4

Natural Science (See MTA, non BIOL course) 4

*POL 1510 Survey of American Government 3

*PSY 2510 Intro to Psychology 3

Arts and Humanities (See MTA requirements) 3

Subtotal 30

*Meets MTA and/or OCC degree requirements and required

for WSU BSW preprofessional requirements

Courses must be from two different disciplines

Associate Degree and Elective Requirements

*SOC 2510 Sociology 3

**Any 1000-level or above courses 36-38

Subtotal 39-41

*Required as part of the WSU BSW preprofessional

requirements

**MHA 2100 AND 2500 at OCC combined equal SW 1010 at

WSU. If only one course is successfully completed transfers as

elective credit. Electives can be used to satisfy specific OCC

associate degree requirements.

Transfer to WSU as:

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) / General

Education

*ENG 1020 Intro to College Writing 3

MTA-English Composition or Speech 3

MTA-Mathematics 4

*BIO 1050 An Introduction to Life 4

MTA -Natural Science 4

*PS 10101 American Gov’t (MTA Social Science) 3

*PSY 1020 General Psychology (MTA Social Science) 3

MTA-Arts and Humanities 3

Transfer Subtotal 30

*Meets MTA and/or OCC degree requirements and required

for WSU BSW preprofessional requirements

Courses must be from two different disciplines

Transfers to WSU as:

*SOC 1010 Understanding Human Society 3

**General Elective Credit 36-38

Transfer Subtotal 39-41

*Required as part of the WSU BSW preprofessional

requirements

**MHA 2100 AND 2500 at OCC combined equal SW 1010 at

WSU. If only one course is successfully completed transfers as

elective credit. Electives can be used to satisfy specific OCC

associate degree requirements.

Social Work (BSW) Articulation Guide

Oakland Community College (OCC) – Associate Degree (AA, AGS or AS) with Michigan Transfer Agreement

(MTA) or Associate in Applied Science in Mental Health/Social Work with Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

Wayne State University - Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Catalog Year 2021-22

(June 2021) Page 4 of 4

The School of Social Work offers admission to the BSW degree

program in the fall semester.

• Submit to the Wayne State University Office of Undergraduate

Admissions the Application for Undergraduate Admission with

the appropriate fee and official transcripts from colleges or

universities.

• Submit to the School of Social Work's Office of Admissions and

Student Services, the Application for Admission, Bachelor of

Social Work Degree Program.

• Applicants must have 1) earned a minimum overall grade point

average of 2.50; 2) completed 16 social service volunteer hours;

and, 3) submitted a copy of transcripts from all colleges

attended, current resume and personal interest statement

demonstrating the ability to pursue successful undergraduate

professional social work education.

• Applicants must have completed (or be in the process of

completing) 60 credits (which must be transferrable to Wayne

State if taken elsewhere) as well as the pre-professional

coursework required by the School of Social Work. These

courses are:

o Introduction to Social Work

o Introduction to Psychology

o Introduction to Sociology

o American Government

o Human Biology

• For additional information, please contact the Office of

Admissions and Student Services at (313) 577-4409 or

socialwork.wayne.edu.

MTA/General Education 30

Any Associate Degree/Electives 39-41

Total transferable credits from OCC 69-71

Total BSW Degree Requirements 51-54

Wayne State BSW Degree Total (min. 120) 120-125

Total MSW Degree Requirements 38

(can be completed in 10 months)

Additional Notes:

o See WSU Academic Advisor for complete Plan of Study.

o All students receive equal consideration for admission and

scholarships. Students must apply and be admitted to

WSU to benefit from this articulation agreement.

o A minimum of 120 credits (transferred + WSU) required for

baccalaureate degree.

o Only courses with an earned grade of ‘C’ (2.0) or higher will

transfer.

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Requirements

Fall – Year One

SW 1010 Intro to Social Work 3

SW 3010 Social Work Practice Method I 4

SW 3030 Professional Writing for Social

Workers 2

SW 3510 Human Behavior Social Environment 3

SW 3710 Social Welfare and the Social Work

Profession 3

Winter – Year One

SW 3020 Social Work Practice Method II 3

SW 3810 Research Methods, Data Analysis

And Practice Evaluation I 3

SW 3110 Diversity, Oppression and Social

Justice 3

SW 3410 Found of Ethics and Values in SW 3

Fall – Year Two

SW 4010 Social Work Group Theory/Practice 3

SW 4710 Social Welfare in the United States 3

SW 4810 Research Methods, Data Analysis

And Practice Evaluation II 3

SW 4998 Field Practice in Social Work 5

SW 4441 Field Education Seminar 1

Winter – Year Two

SW 4020 Social Work Macro Theory/Practice 3

SW 4997 Integrative Seminar 3

SW 4998 Field Practice in Social Work 5

SW 4442 Field Practicum Seminar 1

Total 51-54

University Honors Option

Social Work students of high achievement are eligible to

participate in the School of Social Work Honors Program,

available through the University Honors College and the

School of Social Work. Honors Option credits are achieved by

completing enhanced assignments in connection with

specified social work courses during the junior and senior

years some requirements can be completed at Oakland

Community College (see Honors agreement)

Master of Social Work Option

An applicant for admission to the Master of Social Work

program who holds a BSW degree accredited by the Council

on Social Work Education (or accredited by the Canadian

Association of Schools of Social Work (CASSW)) may be

admitted with advanced standing status if all requirements

for admissions are met. Students in this program may

complete the required 38 credits over a ten month period,

beginning in summer and continuing through fall and winter

semesters on a full time basis.