Academics & Programs
Every program you can study at Oakridge. Start with Programs of Study — the full catalog of majors, concentrations, and certificates, grouped by division. Individual program pages follow.
The catalog
Arts & Humanities
Department of Literature
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Literature and Writing
Literature and WritingThe A.A. in Literature and Writing is a 60-credit program designed for students who want a focused academic foundation in literature, writing, reading, research, interpretation, and written communication. The program prepares students for further…
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History and Cultural StudiesHistory and Cultural Studies
The B.A. in History and Cultural Studies is a 120-credit program designed for students who want a broader and more advanced course of study in historical research, cultural analysis, public memory, social interpretation, archives,…
Department of Fine Art
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Fine Art
Fine ArtThe A.A. in Fine Art is a 60-credit program designed for students who want a practical and academic foundation in studio art, visual composition, creative discipline, art history, and artistic development. This program is…
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Visual Arts and DesignVisual Arts and Design
The B.A. in Visual Arts and Design is a 120-credit program designed for students who want a broader and more advanced course of study in visual communication, applied design, creative production, composition, digital and…
Department of Performing Arts
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Music
MusicAssociate of Arts (A.A.) · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Total Credits Required: 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor)
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Theatre and PerformanceTheatre and Performance
Associate of Arts (A.A.) · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Total Credits Required: 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor)
College core
Social Sciences
Department of Psychology
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Psychology
PsychologyAssociate of Arts (A.A.) · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Total Credits Required: 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor)
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Human Development and Social WorkHuman Development and Social Work
The A.A. in Human Development and Social Work is a 60-credit program designed for students who want a practical foundation in supporting individuals and families through social services. It is intended for students drawn…
Department of Sociology
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Sociology and Community StudiesSociology and Community Studies
Associate of Arts (A.A.) · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Total Credits Required: 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor)
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AnthropologyAnthropology
Associate of Arts (A.A.) · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Total Credits Required: 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor)
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Public and Community Health
Public and Community HealthThe A.S. in Public and Community Health is a 60-credit program designed for students who want a practical and academic foundation in health education, community wellness, prevention, public health systems, and population-level health concerns.…
Department of Political Science
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Political Science and Civic StudiesPolitical Science and Civic Studies
Associate of Arts (A.A.) · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Total Credits Required: 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor)
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EconomicsEconomics
Associate of Arts (A.A.) · Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Total Credits Required: 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor)
Natural Sciences
Department of Earth & Ecological Sciences
Department of Mathematics
Department of Laboratory Sciences
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BiologyBiology
The B.S. in Biology is a 120-credit program covering living systems from cells to organisms. It is designed for pre-med and research-bound students, future science teachers, and dedicated nature nerds.
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ChemistryChemistry
The B.S. in Chemistry is a 120-credit program covering matter, reactions, and laboratory technique. It is designed for lab-coat types — would-be pharmacists, researchers, and students bound for medicine, forensics, or industry.
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Forensic ScienceForensic Science
Associate of Science (A.S.) · Bachelor of Science (B.S.)Total Credits Required: 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor)
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Clinical AnalysisClinical Analysis
Associate of Science (A.S.) · Bachelor of Science (B.S.)Total Credits Required: 60 (Associate) · 120 (Bachelor)
Professional Studies
Department of Legal Studies
Department of Health Sciences
Department of Education
Career Programs (Associate)
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Culinary Arts and HospitalityCulinary Arts and Hospitality
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)Total Credits Required: 60
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Administrative and Technical SupportAdministrative and Technical Support
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)Total Credits Required: 60
Certificates (30 credits · ~one semester each)
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Allied Health CertificateAllied Health Certificate
The Allied Health Certificate is a 30-credit program designed for students who want a focused academic and practical foundation in healthcare support, medical terminology, patient care awareness, health communication, and the professional expectations of…
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Home Health Aide CertificateHome Health Aide Certificate
The Home Health Aide Certificate is an 30-credit program designed for students who want a focused academic and practical foundation in home-based support work, personal care assistance, client communication, safety awareness, and the professional…
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Paralegal Studies Certificate
Paralegal Studies CertificateThe Paralegal Studies Certificate is a 30-credit program designed for students seeking a focused academic and practical foundation in legal support work, legal research, document preparation, court procedures, professional communication, and law office practice.…
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Municipal Administration Certificate
Municipal Administration CertificateThe Municipal Administration Certificate is an 30-credit program designed for students who want a focused academic and practical foundation in local government procedure, public records, administrative process, civic documentation, public-facing service, and the everyday…
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Security and Public Safety CertificateSecurity and Public Safety Certificate
The Security and Public Safety Certificate is a 30-credit program designed for students who want a focused academic and practical foundation in non-police public safety, private security, emergency readiness, workplace safety, incident documentation, and…
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Teaching Support CertificateTeaching Support Certificate
The Teaching Support Certificate is an 30-credit program designed for students who want focused preparation for classroom assistance, student support, instructional organization, and supervised educational work. This certificate is intended for students who are…
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Office Administration CertificateOffice Administration Certificate
The Office Administration Certificate is an 30-credit program designed for students who want focused preparation in office procedure, clerical organization, professional communication, records handling, and workplace support. This certificate is intended for students who…
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Industrial Safety CertificateIndustrial Safety Certificate
The Industrial Safety Certificate is an 30-credit program designed for students who want focused preparation in workplace safety, hazard awareness, equipment procedures, emergency readiness, and responsible conduct in applied or technical environments. This certificate…
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Camera and Production Crew CertificateCamera and Production Crew Certificate
The Camera and Production Crew Certificate is a 30-credit program covering film and video production-crew basics: camera operation, framing, set procedure, and working as crew on a live production.
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Sound and Live Event Production CertificateSound and Live Event Production Certificate
The Sound and Live Event Production Certificate is a 30-credit program covering live audio and event technology: mixing, signal flow, stage sound, and the run-of-show discipline that keeps an event on time.
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Technical Theatre and Stagecraft CertificateTechnical Theatre and Stagecraft Certificate
The Technical Theatre and Stagecraft Certificate is a 30-credit program covering behind-the-scenes stage technology: set construction, lighting, rigging, and stage management.