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MiTransfer Pathways

MiTransfer Pathways

Ferris State University is proud to participate in MiTransfer Pathways, a statewide initiative among Michigan colleges and universities. The MiTransfer Pathways identifies courses that a student should take as a part of an associate degree that will transfer to the university of their choice toward a bachelor's degree in the identified pathway.

MiTransfer Pathways creates a streamlined approach to transfer. Completion of the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) along with the identified pathway courses is recommended. Additional courses may be taken to apply toward the bachelor's degree.

The MiTransfer Pathways builds on the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). For more information about MTA visit the MiTransfer homepage.

Students will work with a Ferris advisor to select courses for electives, minors, majors, certificates and concentrations.

Details about each pathway that Ferris is participating in and how the courses transfer to Ferris are included below.

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  •  Art History Pathway

    Bachelor of Arts - Art History - Academic (AHAC)
    Credits Required – 120 minimum
    2023 - 2024 Catalog Listing

    MiTransfer Pathways Courses

    These courses are commonly agreed upon for transfer in this program among participating institutions.

    Pathway Course Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    Art History I KCAH 111 Western Art I 3
    Art History II KCAH 112 Western Art II 3
    Drawing I KCAH 131 Drawing I 3
    2D Design KCPA 110 2-D Design 3
    3D Design KCPA 111 3-D Design 3

    Studio Art Courses

    It is recommended that students complete two studio art courses in two different mediums. Studio art courses should be selected on consultation with a faculty advisor based on the students’ major, concentration, or focus. These courses may transfer as part of the associate degree but may not transfer as course-to-course equivalencies.

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) MiTransfer Pathways builds on the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). For more information about MTA visit the MiTransfer homepage.

    Remaining Degree Requirements

    The table below contains the required degree requirements. Some courses can be completed at a transfer institution to fulfill degree requirements at Ferris State University. Degree requirements can be found in the Ferris catalog. Program requirements are subject to change. Please refer to the Ferris Catalog to verify current program requirements.

    General Education or Program Requirement Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    Program KCAH Non-Western AH Elective 6
    Program KCAH 311 Modern Art/Modernism 3
    Program KCAH Emphasis Design or Architecture Elective 3
    Program KCAH 317 Contemporary Art 3
    Program KCAH American AH Elective 3
    Program Electives Five 3 Credit Electives (AH 200, 300 or 400 level) 15
    Program KCAH Seminars AH 400 Level 9
    Program KCAH 407 Historiography 3 3
    Program Electives 24 Semester Hours: Eight (Studio Elective) 24
    Program KCAH Art History Elective Courses from List 9
    General Education Varies 45 Semester Hours 45

    Advising Notes

    Students will work with a Ferris advisor to select courses for electives, minor, major, certificate or concentration.

  •  Biology Pathway

    Bachelor of Arts - Art History - Academic (AHAC)
    Credits Required – 120 minimum
    2023 - 2024 Catalog Listing

    MiTransfer Pathways Courses

    These courses are commonly agreed upon for transfer in this program among participating institutions.

    Pathway Course Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    Cell/Molecular Biology BIOL 121 General Biology 1 4
    Organismal Biology BIOL 122 General Biology II 4
    General Chemistry I CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5
    General Chemistry II CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 5
    Organic Chemistry I CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry I 5
    Organic Chemistry II CHEM 322 Organic Chemistry II 5

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) MiTransfer Pathways builds on the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). For more information about MTA visit the MiTransfer homepage.

    Remaining Degree Requirements

    The table below contains the required degree requirements. Some courses can be completed at a transfer institution to fulfill degree requirements at Ferris State University. Degree requirements can be found in the Ferris catalog. Program requirements are subject to change. Please refer to the Ferris Catalog to verify current program requirements.

    General Education or Program Requirement Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    General Education ENGL 250 or COMM 121 (Whichever was not taken for MTA) Varies 3
    General Education ENGL 311, 321 or 323 Varies 3
    Program MATH 120, 130, 220 or 230 Varies Varies
    General Education

    Culture Competency Elective (200 Level)

    Varies 3
    General Education

    Self and Society Competency Elective (200 Level)

    Varies 3
    Program Major Requirements - 16 credits from major requirement list See Major Courses Section on Checksheet – 8 credits from MiTransfer Pathways courses. 8
    Program Supporting Sciences - 10 credits  See Supporting Sciences Section of Checksheet – 10 credits from MiTransfer Pathways courses 10
    Program KCAH 407 Historiography 3 3
    Program Concentration Varies 39 - 65
    Program Electives Varies 25

    Advising Notes

    Students will work with a Ferris advisor to select courses for electives, minor, major, certificate or concentration.

  •  Business Pathway

    Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (BUAD)
    Credits Required – 120 minimum
    2023 - 2024 Catalog Listing

    MiTransfer Pathways Courses

    These courses are commonly agreed upon for transfer in this program among participating institutions.

    Pathway Course Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    Microeconomics ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3
    Macroeconomics ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
    Financial Accounting ACCT 201

    Principles of Financial Accounting

    3
    Managerial Accounting ACCT 202

    Principles of Managerial

    Accounting

    3
    Business Law BLAW 321 Contracts and Sales 3

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) MiTransfer Pathways builds on the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). For more information about MTA visit the MiTransfer homepage.

    Remaining Degree Requirements

    The list below contains the required degree requirements. Some courses can be completed at a transfer institution to fulfill degree requirements at Ferris State University. Degree requirements can be found in the Ferris catalog. Program requirements are subject to change. Please refer to the Ferris Catalog to verify current program requirements.

    General Education or Program Requirement Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    General Education ENGL 250 or COMM 121 (Whichever was not taken for MTA) Varies 3
    General Education ENGL 325 Advanced Business Writing 3
    General Education

    Culture Competency Elective (200 Level)

    Varies 3
    General Education

    Self and Society Competency Elective (200 Level)

    Varies Art 3
    Program Business Core Requirements – 30 credits required 12 credits from MiTransfer Pathways courses 18
    Program Major Courses – 33 credits required Varies 33
    Program Minor, Certificate, or Concentration – 18 credits required Varies 18

    Advising Notes

    Students will work with a Ferris advisor to select courses for electives, minor, major, certificate or concentration.

  •  Communication Pathway

    Bachelor of Arts - Art History - Academic (AHAC)
    Credits Required – 120 minimum
    2023 - 2024 Catalog Listing

    MiTransfer Pathways Courses

    These courses are commonly agreed upon for transfer in this program among participating institutions.

    Pathway Course Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    Public Speaking COMM 121 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
    Interpersonal Communication COMM 105 Interpersonal Communication 3
    Small Group Communication COMM 221 Small Group Decision Making 3

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) MiTransfer Pathways builds on the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). For more information about MTA visit the MiTransfer homepage.

    Remaining Degree Requirements

    The list below contains the required degree requirements. Some courses can be completed at a transfer institution to fulfill degree requirements at Ferris State University. Degree requirements can be found in the Ferris catalog. Program requirements are subject to change. Please refer to the Ferris Catalog to verify current program requirements.

    General Education or Program Requirement Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    General Education ENGL 250 or COMM 121 (Whichever was not taken for MTA) Varies 3
    General Education ENGL 311, 321, 323 or 325 Varies 3
    General Education

    Culture Competency Elective (200 Level)

    Varies 3
    General Education

    Self and Society Competency Elective (200 Level)

    Varies 3
    Program Major Courses – 33 credits required Varies – 6 credits from MiTransfer Pathways courses 27
    Program Area of Emphasis – 18 credits required Varies 18
    Program Electives – 15 credits required Varies 15

    Advising Notes

    Students will work with a Ferris advisor to select courses for electives, minor, major, certificate or concentration.

  •  Criminal Justice Pathway

      Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice – Generalist (CJGO)
    Credits Required – 120 minimum
    2023 - 2024 Catalog Listing

    MiTransfer Pathways Courses

    Pathway Course Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    Introduction to Psychology PSYC 150 Introduction to Psychology 3
    Introduction to Sociology SOCY 121 Introduction to Sociology 3
    Intro to Criminal Justice CRIM 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
    Intro to Corrections CRIM 111 Introduction to Corrections 3

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) MiTransfer Pathways builds on the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). For more information about MTA visit the MiTransfer homepage.

    Remaining Degree Requirements

    The list below contains the required degree requirements. Some courses can be completed at a transfer institution to fulfill degree requirements at Ferris State University. Degree requirements can be found in the Ferris catalog. Program requirements are subject to change. Please refer to the Ferris Catalog to verify current program requirements.

    General Education or Program Requirement Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    General Education ENGL 250 or COMM 105 or COMM 121 (Whichever was not taken for MTA) Varies 3
    General Education ENGL 311, 321 or 325 Varies 3
    General Education

    Culture Competency Elective (200 Level)

    Varies 3
    General Education

    Self and Society Competency Elective (200 Level)

    Varies 3
    Program Major Courses – 35 credits required Varies 35
    Program Related Courses – 23 credits required Varies – 6 credits from MiTransfer Pathways courses 17
    Program Electives – 23 credits required Varies 23

    Advising Notes

    Students will work with a Ferris advisor to select courses for electives, minor, major, certificate or concentration.

  •  Mechanical Engineering Pathway

    Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering Technology (MECE)
    Credits Required – 120 minimum
    2023 - 2024 Catalog Listing

    MiTransfer Pathways Courses

    Pathway Course Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    Calculus I MATH 220 Analytical Geometry – Calculus I 4
    Calculus II MATH 230 Analytical Geometry – Calculus 2 4
    Calculus III MATH 320 Analytical Geometry – Calculus 3 34
    Differential Equations* MATH 330 Differential Equations 3
    Physics I (Calculus-based w/lab) PHYS 211 Introductory Physics 1 4
    Physics II (Calculus-based w/lab) PHYS 212 Introductory Physics 2 4
    Chemistry 1 (w/lab) CHEM 121 General Chemistry 1 4
    Dynamics MECH 360 Dynamics 3

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) MiTransfer Pathways builds on the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). For more information about MTA visit the MiTransfer homepage.

    Remaining Degree Requirements

    The list below contains the required degree requirements. Some courses can be completed at a transfer institution to fulfill degree requirements at Ferris State University. Degree requirements can be found in the Ferris catalog. Program requirements are subject to change. Please refer to the Ferris Catalog to verify current program requirements.

    General Education or Program Requirement Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    General Education ENGL 250 or COMM 121 (Whichever was not taken for MTA) Varies 6
    General Education ENGL 311 Advanced Technical Writing 3
    Program

    MATH 116 or MATH 120

    Varies/may be taken as a part of MTA 3 - 4
    General Education

    Culture Competency Elective (200 Level)

    Varies 3
    General Education

    Self and Society Competency Elective (200 Level)

    Varies 3
    Program Additional General Education Requirements – 15 credits Varies – 8 credits through MiTransfer Pathways courses 7
    Program Major Courses – 48 credits required Varies – 3 credits from MiTransfer Pathways courses 45
    Program Technical Courses – 26 credits required Varies 26

    Advising Notes

    Students will work with a Ferris advisor to select courses for electives, minor, major, certificate or concentration.

  •  Psychology Pathway

    Bachelor of Science – Psychology (PSYC)
    Credits Required – 120 minimum
    2023 - 2024 Catalog Listing

    MiTransfer Pathways Courses

    Pathway Course Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    Introduction to Psychology PSYC 150 Introduction to Psychology 3
    Abnormal Psychology PSYC 422 Abnormal Psychology 3
    Developmental Psychology PSYC 226 Lifespan Human Development 3
    Social Psychology PSYC 325 Social Psychology 3

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) MiTransfer Pathways builds on the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). For more information about MTA visit the MiTransfer homepage.

    Remaining Degree Requirements

    The list below contains the required degree requirements. Some courses can be completed at a transfer institution to fulfill degree requirements at Ferris State University. Degree requirements can be found in the Ferris catalog. Program requirements are subject to change. Please refer to the Ferris Catalog to verify current program requirements.

    General Education or Program Requirement Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    General Education ENGL 250 or COMM 105/121 or 221 (Whichever was not taken for MTA) Varies 3
    General Education ENGL 311, 321, 323 or 325 Varies 3
    General Education

    Culture Competency Elective (200

    Level)

    Varies 3
    General Education

    Self and Society Competency

    Elective (200 Level) – PSYC 226

    3 credits through MiTransfer Pathways course 3
    Program Major Courses – 27 credits required Varies – up to 12 credits from MiTransfer Pathways courses 15 - 27
    Program Concentration – 24 credits required Varies – up to 9 credits from MiTransfer Pathways courses 13 - 24
    Program Electives – 36 credits required Varies 36

    Advising Notes

    Students will work with a Ferris advisor to select courses for electives, minor, major, certificate or concentration.

  •  Social Work Pathway

    Bachelor of Social Work – Social Work (SOWK)
    Credits Required – 120 minimum
    2023 - 2024 Catalog Listing

    MiTransfer Pathways Courses

    Pathway Course Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    Introduction to Psychology PSYC 150 Introduction to Psychology 3
    Introduction to Sociology SOCY 121 Introduction to Sociology 3
    Introduction to Social Work SCWK 110 Intro-Social Work Profession  3
    Human Biology BIOL 101 Genetics-Human Aspects 4

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

    Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) MiTransfer Pathways builds on the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). For more information about MTA visit the MiTransfer homepage.

    Remaining Degree Requirements

    The list below contains the required degree requirements. Some courses can be completed at a transfer institution to fulfill degree requirements at Ferris State University. Degree requirements can be found in the Ferris catalog. Program requirements are subject to change. Please refer to the Ferris Catalog to verify current program requirements.

    General Education or Program Requirement Subject / Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
    General Education ENGL 250 or COMM 105/121 or 221 (Whichever was not taken for MTA) Varies 3
    General Education ENGL 321 or 323 Varies 3
    General Education

    Culture Competency Elective (200 Level) 

    Varies 3
    General Education

    Self and Society Competency Elective (200 Level) 

    Varies 3
    Program Major Courses – 88 credits required Varies – up to 6 credits from MiTransfer Pathways courses 82 - 88
    Program Electives – 12 credits required Varies 12

    Advising Notes

    Students will work with a Ferris advisor to select courses for electives, minor, major, certificate or concentration.