Accreditations

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Oakland Community College is accredited by:

The Higher Learning Commission
a commission of the
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504
Telephone: (800) 621-7440
Fax: (312)263-7462
Web: www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

Beginning in October 2005, OCC began a Self Study Process in preparation for the college's sixth comprehensive accreditation visit by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association in March, 2008. The OCC board of trustees, chancellor's cabinet and over 250 OCC faculty and staff participated in the process.

Higher Learning Commission Report
Institutional Self-Study (Final)
Executive Summary of Institutional Self-Study

Program Accreditations

Numerous programs have individual accreditation by state agencies and/or national associations or organizations.

• Dental Hygiene
  American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, CAAHEP
• Food Service/Hospitality
  American Culinary Federation
  National Restaurant Association
• Hospital Pharmacy Technology
  Michigan Pharmacists' Association
• Paralegal Program
  American Bar Association
  American Association for Paralegal Education
• Medical Assisting
  Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
  Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants' Endowment (AAMAE)
• Nursing Associate Degree
  National League for Nursing; Michigan Board of Nursing
• Practical Nurse Modified Career Ladder Option
  Michigan Board of Nursing
• Radiologic Technology
  The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
• Respiratory Therapy
  American Medical Association, Division of Allied Health Education and Accreditation