Oakland University
Oakland University is a Four or more years, Public, located in a Rochester Hills setting in Rochester Hills,MI They offer the following awards: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Post-master's Certificate, Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice, Doctor's Degree - Research/Scholarship
Special Learning Opportunities: Undergrad Distance, Grad Distance
Credit Accepted: Dual credit, Credit For Military, Advanced placement(AP) credits
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
| Faculty And Graduate Assistants By Primary Function | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Total Faculty | 1657 | 661 |
| Instructional | 0 | 0 |
| Research and public service | 0 | - |
| Total Graduate Assistants | - | - |
| Instructional | 573 | - |
| Research | 7 | - |
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The Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning for Rehabilitation Professionals is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the theoretical background of the principles of teaching and learning used in all aspects of rehabilitation. more >
The Master of Science in chemistry can be viewed as either a terminal or non-terminal degree. By itself it serves as preparation for employment in chemical and related industries, a wide range of government agencies, and two-year college teaching. more >
The Post Master's Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship program is offered by the School of Business Administration. more >
This interdisciplinary program emphasizes the role of exercise in health improvement and in the primary and secondary prevention of chronic degenerative disease. more >
The Master of Science in computer science degree program is designed to prepare students for significant computer-related careers in business and industry and simultaneously for further graduate study. more >
The Post-Master's Graduate Certificate Program is offered by the School of Business Administration. more >
The Master of Arts in Teaching in secondary education (MAT-Secondary) with secondary certification is designed for individuals who already have a bachelor’s degree and wish to become certified to teach middle school or high school. High-quality le more >
The Master of Arts in communication provides intellectual grounding in communication theory and research methods, and specialization in one of three areas of concentration offered by the department, namely: Culture and Communication, Interpersonal C more >
The program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in mathematics provides students with a sound theoretical knowledge of modern mathematical sciences and ample opportunity to learn something of the applications of the mathematical sciences, the con more >
The Doctor of Philosophy in psychology program will provide graduate students with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to become successful producers of research, investigating the structures, processes and products of the mind. more >
The Master of Music in vocal pedagogy is a 36-credit program for experienced singers, designed to enable them to explore approaches to teaching voice, to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their personal performance sk more >
The Master of Music in piano pedagogy is a 36-credit program for experienced pianists, designed to enable them to explore approaches to teaching piano, to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their personal performance s more >
A Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate for students with an MBA degree or equivalent to an MBA degree more >
The purpose of the Graduate Certificate in Digital Literacies and Learning is to offer professionals who are required to teach digital literacies and/or online courses or course components in their discipline, comprehensive foundational knowledge, an more >
The program prepares professionals to work with children from birth through age eight in public and private schools and agency settings. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Conducting is a professional program designed to meet the needs of music teachers and other music professionals who are interested in developing high-level skills and understanding in instrumental and/or choral conducting. more >
The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is an innovative and rigorous interdisciplinary approach to graduate education designed for adult post-baccalaureate students wishing to explore new subjects, develop their intellectual resources, and extend thei more >
The Graduate Certificate in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy is designed to offer advanced, graduate-level courses in orthopedics to physical therapists interested in developing clinical specialty skills. more >
The Master of Science in systems engineering degree program is designed to prepare students for significant engineering-related careers in industry as well as simultaneously for further graduate study. more >
Most Master of Arts in Teaching in reading and language arts students are classroom teachers whose daily work requires them to deal with the literacy needs of young children, adolescents or adults. more >
The Executive MBA (EMBA) is designed for professionals who are already engaged in successful careers (7 or more years of experience) and want to broaden their business knowledge and gain additional leadership, management and business operation skills more >
The Master of Science in software engineering and information technology degree program is designed to prepare students for significant computer-related careers in business and industry and, simultaneously, for further graduate study. more >
The Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) degree program is designed to provide foreign-educated physical therapists with in-depth knowledge of the profession as practiced in the United States. more >
The Education Specialist: Leadership program is a nationally-recognized program that prepares you for principalship and central office administrative positions in K-12 schools. more >
The purpose of the ESL Endorsement program is to prepare K-12 teachers to teach ESL classes and to better service LEP (Limited English Proficiency) students presently in K-12 classes. more >
The primary goal of this program is to provide the appropriate mathematical knowledge and experience for persons seeking positions in industry. more >
The Master of Science in Psychology program will provide graduate students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to become successful producers of research, investigating the structures, processes, and products of the mind. more >
The Education Specialist in Early Education Intervention degree is a 36-credit program that provides students with course content from both early childhood and special education. more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate: Nurse Anesthesia is a program of full-time study that prepares nurses as specialists in anesthesia care. more >
The Master of Arts degree in linguistics provides post-baccalaureate instruction in current linguistic theory and in applied linguistics. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Instrumental Performance is a professional program for highly experienced orchestral instrumentalists, designed to enable them to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their personal performanc more >
The College of Arts and Sciences offers a Doctor of Philosophy in biomedical sciences degree with a specialization in medical physics that is centered in the Department of Physics. Medical physicists are providing primary contributions to advances more >
The Post-Master's Graduate Certificate in International Business program is offered by the School of Business Administration. more >
The post-professional Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) degree program is designed for physical therapists who received an entry-level degree in physical therapy and are interested in obtaining an advanced clinical doctorate which include more >
The Post-Master Graduate Certificate in Business Economics program is offered by the School of Business Administration. more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Piano Performance is a professional program for highly experienced pianists, designed to enable them to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their personal performance skills and more >
If you already hold an MBA degree or equivalent, the Post-Master Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management gives you additional coursework in human resources management to boost your career options. more >
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the terminal degree for nurses in clinical practice. more >
The PhD in Education: Educational Leadership program trains you to assume professional leadership roles in the field of education. more >
The Master of Music in vocal performance is a 36-credit program for highly experienced singers designed to enable them to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their personal performance skills and musical understanding. more >
This program may serve either as a terminal degree or as a bridge to more advanced study and is designed to accommodate both full-and part-time students. more >
The Master of Accounting (MAcc) is offered in the Department of Accounting and Finance within the School of Business Administration. more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Organization and Management program is designed to provide students who have already earned an M.P.A. more >
The Master of Science in Nursing degree program prepares professional nurses for advanced nursing practice, leadership in the nursing profession and future doctoral study. The plan of study for the Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (Adult/GN more >
The Master of Music in music education is a 36-credit program designed to meet the needs of music teachers, to help them expand and extend their professional skills and understandings with a long-range goal of enabling educators to study and improve more >
The Performer’s Certificate in Piano is a non-degree certificate program that consists of 32 credits to be earned over the course of two years. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Productivity Improvement program is designed for any engineer (mechanical, electrical, civil, computer, etc.) who wants access to the productivity tools needed for their current job, or to upgrade their skills to help get more >
The plan of study for the Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate: Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (Adult/GNP) program prepares the advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for adult, older adult and frail elder clients in a variety of s more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Music Education is a professional program designed to meet the needs of music teachers, to help them expand and extend their professional skills and understanding, and to improve their own practice. more >
Reading and language arts education is predicated upon an understanding of such diverse domains of knowledge as linguistics, psychology, psychometrics and educational psychology, to mention just a few. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Piano Performance is a professional program for highly experienced pianists, designed to enable them to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their personal performance skills and musical under more >
The Department of Counseling offers a Master of Arts degree in counseling for individuals who wish to work in professional counseling roles with children, youth, adults and families in school or community settings. more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Instrumental Performance is a professional program for highly experienced orchestral instrumentalists, designed to enable them to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their perso more >
The Post-Master's Graduate Certificate Program is offered by the School of Business Administration. more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management program is designed to provide students who have already earned an M.P.A. more >
By offering the Master of Science in applied statistics degree program, the department seeks to increase the number of people with broad training in statistical methodology that is suitable for application in industrial, business and governmental set more >
The Master of Science in mechatronics degree program is designed to prepare students for a multi-disciplinary engineering specialty needed in its ever-growing applications in consumer products, manufacturing, transportation systems, security systems, more >
The Master of Science in embedded systems (ES) degree program is designed to prepare students for significant embedded computer-related careers in industry, automotive, various appliances and others. more >
The Doctor of Philosophy in electrical and computer engineering degree is for students who plan careers in industrial or governmental research and development laboratories or problem-oriented agencies, as well as in the academic fields related to ele more >
The Doctor of Philosophy in systems engineering degree program is designed for students who plan careers in industrial or governmental research and development laboratories or problem-oriented agencies, as well as in the academic field. The field more >
The Doctor of Philosophy in mechanical engineering degree is designed for students who plan careers in industrial or governmental research and development laboratories or problem-oriented agencies, as well as in the academic field. The field of me more >
The Master of Education in Special Education program focuses on the broader concepts of exceptionality: learning, instruction and development. more >
The College of Arts and Sciences offers a doctoral degree in biomedical sciences with a specialization in health and environmental chemistry which is centered in the Department of Chemistry. more >
Graduates of this program are eligible to register for the IB Teacher Award Level 1. The program provides knowledge and experiences related to understanding teaching, learning, assessment, and international-mindedness within International Baccalau more >
The Graduate Certificate in Corporate and Worksite Wellness is designed to offer advanced graduate courses to prepare exercise science practitioners for the demands of careers in corporate and worksite wellness. more >
The Master of Music in piano performance is a 36-credit program for highly experienced pianists, designed to enable them to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their personal performance skills and musical understanding more >
The post-professional Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree is designed for physical therapists who have an entry-level Bachelor of Science in physical therapy or a Master of Physical Therapy or a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. more >
The Doctor of Philosophy in music education degree program is designed to develop individuals who can provide leadership for music education practice as teacher educators, curriculum leaders, and researchers. Core concepts in the program include c more >
The courses for the graduate certificate program (Options A and B)and the area of concentration within the corresponding degree program meet the state requirements for an endorsement in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). more >
The Master of Science in mechanical engineering degree program is designed to prepare students for significant, engineering-related careers in industry as well as for further graduate study. Admission is open to students with a bachelor’s degree i more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy is a professional program for experienced singers, designed to enable them to explore approaches to teaching piano, to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their p more >
The 16- and 32-credit post-master’s graduate certificates in reading, language arts and literature are intended for two different groups of students: Students with little background in reading and, Students who have completed a MAT in rea more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Piano Pedagogy is a professional program for experienced pianists, designed to enable them to explore approaches to teaching piano, to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their more >
The Master of Science in Nursing degree program prepares professional nurses for advanced nursing practice, leadership in the nursing profession and future doctoral study. The plan of study for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares more >
The Graduate Certificate in Piano Pedagogy is a professional program for experienced pianists, designed to enable them to explore approaches to teaching piano, to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their personal perfo more >
The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program consists of 20 credits in Applied Language Studies (ALS) and Linguistics (LIN) as set forth below. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Oncology Rehabilitation (GCOR) is designed to provide advanced theoretical and psychomotor training for physical therapists interested in specializing in the areas of oncology rehabilitation. more >
The Master of Education in educational leadership degree program prepares students for elementary and secondary principalships. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Vocal Performance is a professional program for highly experienced singers, designed to enable them to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their personal performance skills and musical unders more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Leadership program is designed to provide students who have already earned an M.P.A. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Exercise Science is designed to offer advanced, graduate-level courses in exercise science to individuals wishing to prepare for the rigors of clinical exercise science practice. more >
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a professional graduate program which prepares individuals for licensure and entry into the physical therapy profession. more >
The Master of Arts in biology is a non-thesis master’s program that has a larger and broader course component, but a lesser research component, than the Master of Science in biology. more >
The program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in English provides training for students interested in increasing their proficiency in the study of English and American literature and language. The basic curriculum emphasizes major critical a more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Higher Education is designed for individuals who would like to begin or advance in a career in higher education. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Complementary Medicine and Wellness is a course of study emphasizing patient/client counseling, and education about health promotion, disease prevention, wellness and complementary therapies. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Exercise Science is designed to offer a logical, coherent, yet flexible program of study that will meet the needs of a select group of graduate students seeking to improve their skills in specialized areas of exercise scie more >
The Doctor of Philosophy in computer science and informatics is for students who plan to pursue research and development related careers in industrial, governmental or academic settings. more >
The program is designed to develop practitioners with the knowledge and skills required to enhance individual and organization development and performance. more >
The Post-Master Graduate Certificate in Finance program is offered by the School of Business Administration. more >
For holders of the Graduate Certificate of Microcomputer Applications in Education (or the equivalent), the Department of Reading and Language Arts offers a 16-credit graduate certificate of advanced study in the theory and application of instruction more >
The Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM) is offered by the Department of Decision and Information Sciences within the School of Business Administration. more >
The Post-Master Graduate Certificate program is designed to provide students who have an MBA degree or equivalent, with additional coursework in a specialized area of business. more >
The purpose of this program is to help prepare students for success in gaining admission to medical, dental, or veterinary school more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration program is designed to provide students who have already earned an M.P.A. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Music Education is a professional program designed to meet the needs of music teachers, to help them expand and extend their professional skills and understanding, and to improve their own practice. more >
The Master of Science in electrical and computer engineering degree program (ECE) is designed for students who are interested in acquiring advanced knowledge and skills in the traditional and emerging areas of ECE. more >
The Post-Master's Graduate Certificate in General Management program is a 15-hour course for students who hold a graduate degree in a non-business field. Course work will cover the major disciplines within the field of business. more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Conducting is a professional program designed to meet the needs of music teachers and other music professionals who are interested in developing high-level skills and understanding in instrumental and/or chor more >
The Doctor of Philosophy in applied mathematical sciences degree program is designed with three specialization areas in applied mathematical sciences: applied continuous mathematics, applied discrete mathematics, and applied statistics. more >
The Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a major in counseling degree prepares students for leadership roles within the field in the areas of advanced clinical practice, advanced school counseling practice, administration, research and supervision. more >
A program leading to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) with special emphasis in information technology and international business is offered by the School of Business Administration. more >
Teaching English as a Second Language more >
The Master of Music in instrumental performance is a 36-credit program for highly experienced orchestral instrumentalists, designed to enable them to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their personal performance skills more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner is a graduate certificate program that prepares the advanced practice nurse as a primary care provider for clients across ages in a variety of settings. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Pediatric Rehabilitation is designed to offer advanced, graduate-level courses in pediatrics to physical therapists and occupational therapists interested in developing clinical specialty skills. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy is a professional program for experienced singers, designed to enable them to explore approaches to teaching voice, to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their personal perfor more >
The program leading to the Master of Science in physics degree consists of courses, research, seminar participation, and a final research report. more >
The Master of Science in Safety Management degree was developed through a cooperative effort between the School of Health Sciences and the School of Business Administration at Oakland University. more >
The plan of study for the Nurse Anesthesia (NA) program prepares nurses as specialists in anesthesia care. As advanced practice registered nurses, CRNAs practice with a high degree of autonomy and professional respect. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Neurological Rehabilitation (GCNR) is designed to provide advanced theoretical and clinical training for physical and occupational therapists interested in specializing in the areas of neurorehabilitation and geriatrics. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Orthopedics is a one-year, part-time certificate with a broader area of focus than the OMPT program at Oakland University. more >
The program leading to a Master of Science in biology provides advanced training to students seeking employment in biological disciplines. The Master of Science in biology also prepares students for entrance into Ph.D. more >
The Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degree program at Oakland University provides a challenging education for individuals seeking professional careers and for those already employed in governmental or other public agencies. more >
The MEd in Teacher Leadership is a joint offering between the Department of Teacher Development and Educational Studies, and the Department of Educational Leadership. more >
The Master of Science program in industrial and systems engineering is designed to prepare students for significant, engineering-related careers in industry as well as simultaneously for further graduate study. more >
The Master of Arts in Teaching in elementary education (MATEE) with elementary certification is designed for career changers and individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education. more >
The Master of Science in engineering management degree is offered by the School of Engineering and Computer Science in cooperation with the School of Business Administration. more >
The Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Vocal Performance is a professional program for highly experienced singers, designed to enable them to expand their knowledge of repertoire and technique, and to further their personal performance skills and more >
The program consists of 20 credits of statistical methods as set forth below. It is designed for completion in either one year or two years by students who are employed full time. more >
The College of Arts and Sciences offers a doctoral degree in biomedical sciences with a specialization in biological communication that is centered in the Department of Biological Sciences. more >
The Master of Education in Educational Studies program is designed for students with a teaching certificate who desire a graduate program with a wide range of course offerings that provide both theoretical and practical applications to a variety of e more >
The Ph.D. in education with a major in early childhood education is designed to prepare leaders for the field. more >
The Master of Music in conducting is a 36-credit program designed to meet the needs of music teachers and other music professionals who are interested in developing high-level skills and understanding in instrumental and/or choral conducting. more >
The Master of Science in Safety Management degree was developed through a cooperative effort between the School of Health Sciences and the School of Business Administration at Oakland University. more >