Transfer Studies Certificate (TRS.CT)

Transfer Studies Certificate (TRS.ONL.CT) - 100% Online
Program Outcomes

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication.
  • Apply mathematical skills appropriate to an occupation.
  • Examine social and behavioral perspectives in their contemporary, historical, and geographical settings.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking of literary works of philosophical, historical, aesthetic and cultural importance.
  • Comprehend physical and biological concepts and the power of scientific inquiry.

Program Plan 2024-2025

Part Time - Fall Start


Year 1 - Fall

Courses   Credits
Gen Ed MTA English Composition 3
Gen Ed MTA Social Sciences 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6

Year 1 - Winter 

Courses   Credits
Gen Ed MTA Communications 3
Gen Ed MTA Mathematics 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  7

Year 1 - Summer 

Courses   Credits
Gen Ed MTA Fine/Arts Humanities 3-4
Gen Ed MTA  Social Sciences 3
  TOTAL CREDITS  6-7

Year 2 - Fall

Courses   Credits
Gen Ed MTA Fine/Arts Humanities 3-4
Gen Ed MTA  Sciences (for non-lab requirements) 3-4
  TOTAL CREDITS  6-8

Milestone:  Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this certificate.

Year 2 - Winter

Courses    Credits
Gen Ed MTA Lab Science (Natural Sciences) 4
  TOTAL CREDITS  4
TOTAL CREDITS 30

Note: | To receive the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) endorsement, students must fulfill the requirements noted for each MTA category and successfully complete at least 30 credits. All coursework used to fulfill MTA requirements must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or higher in EACH course.