Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
---|---|---|---|
COMM 105 or COMM 121 or COMM 221 or COMM 251 | Interpersonal Communication or Fundamentals of Public Speaking or Small Group Decision Making or Argumentation and Debate | 3 | COM 135 or COM 131 or No Equivalent or No Equivalent |
ENGL 150 | English 1 | 3 | EN 101 |
ENGL 250 | English 2 | 3 | EN 102 |
ENGL 311 or ENGL 325 |
Advanced Technical Writing or Advanced Business Writing (Must take for Long Term Care Administration Concentration (LTCA)) |
3 | EN 249 or No Equivalent |
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Health Professions
Transfer School: Grand Rapids Community College
Consortium Eligible: Yes
Total Credits Required: 121-125
Catalog Year: 2022-2023
General Education Requirements
39-40 Credits Required
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to select appropriate general education courses. Diversity Competency - 2 Courses Required. If not met by courses taken for Culture, Self and Society, or MTA, a student must meet the following: 1 course with the Global Diversity attribute and 1 course with the U.S. Diversity attribute.Visit the Ferris State general education page for more information.
- Communication Competency
- Quantitative Literacy
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course MATH 114 or MATH 115 or MATH 117 Quantitative Reasoning for Professionals 2 or Intermediate Algebra or Contemporary Mathematics 4 or 3 or 4 MA 115 or
MA 107 or
MA 124 - Natural Sciences Competency
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course BIOL 109 Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 BI 117 Varies Natural Sciences Electives (Consult Advisor) 3 Varies - Cultural Competency
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one at FSU 200 level or higher course.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Culture Electives (Consult Advisor) 9 Varies - Self and Society Competency
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one at FSU 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Self and Society Electives (Consult Advisor) 9 Varies
College Requirements
82-85 Credits Required
- College of Health Professions (COHP) Core Curriculum
7 Credits Required.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course COHP 101 The United States Health Care System 3 No Equivalent COHP 102 Safety Issues in Health Care 1 No Equivalent COHP 350 Statistics for Health Care 3 No Equivalent - Major Courses
40 Credits Required.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course HCSA 120 Health Services Administration 3 No Equivalent HCSA 202 Health Care Law 1 3 No Equivalent HCSA 260 Survey of Long Term Care 3 No Equivalent HCSA 310 Health Care Finance 2 3 No Equivalent HCSA 336 Health Care Supervisory Practices 3 No Equivalent HCSA 345 Internship Orientation 1 No Equivalent HCSA 392 Hospital Internship 6 No Equivalent HCSA 410 Health Care Finance 3 4 No Equivalent HCSA 474 Health Care Strategic Application 4 No Equivalent HCSA 493 Management Internship 10 No Equivalent - Professional Support Courses
26 Credits Required.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course MRIS 103 Medical Terminology 3 GH 110 and
GH 111ISYS 105 Introduction to Microcomputer Systems and Software 3 BA 145 or
CIS 103ISYS 200 Database Design and Implementation 3 CIS 170 ACCT 201 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 BA 256 MRIS 209 Quality Management in Health Care 3 No Equivalent MRIS 221 Foundations of Reimbursement 3 No Equivalent COHP 300 Health Informatics 3 No Equivalent COHP 317 Public Health Organizations 2 No Equivalent ENGL 321 or
ENGL 323Advanced Composition or Proposal Writing 3 No Equivalent
Concentration
9-12 Credits Required
Choose one concentration.- HCSA General Concentration (HCSG)
9 Credits Required.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course HCSA 225 or
HCSA 326 or
HCSA 461International Health Care or Health Care Personnel Practices or
Nursing Home Administration3 No Equivalent COHP 450 Evidence-Based Health Care 3 No Equivalent HCSA 475 Practice Management in Health Care 3 No Equivalent - Long Term Care Administration Concentration (LTCA)
12 Credits Required.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course HCSA 326 Health Care Personnel Practices 3 No Equivalent SOCY 345 or
COHP 351The Field of Aging or
Introduction to Gerontology3 GO 262 or
No EquivalentHCSA 461 Nursing Home Administration 3 No Equivalent HCSA 463 Care Professionals in Long Term Care 1 No Equivalent HCSA 465 Long Term Care Facility Management 2 No Equivalent
Program Contact Information
College of Health Professions
Department of Health Administration and Health Information
(231) 591-2270
[email protected]
Ferris Statewide - GRCC
(616) 451-4777
[email protected]
Admission Requirements
New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.70 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.69 with college approval)
- Minimum Composite Score of ACT 18/SAT 950 OR 3.0 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) and Composite ACT 17/SAT 900
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Transfer Student Admission Requirements:
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 transferable semester credit hours or more.
- Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s ENGL 150 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require an English ACT score of 16 or higher; or ERW SAT score of 450 or higher; or English Accuplacer score of 6 or higher.
- Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 115 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require a Math ACT score of 19 or higher; Math SAT of 500 or higher; or Math Accuplacer scores: Elementary Algebra score 75 or higher and College Level Math 0 to 49.
More Information
Select courses may be delivered online and/or in a mixed delivery format (i.e. a mix of online and face-to-face instruction at the Ferris Main Campus or at a statewide location).
To fulfill the residency requirement for a bachelor’s degree a student must earn a minimum of 30 credits from Ferris State University.
Steps to Apply
- Complete your free application.
- Submit official transcripts
- Submit official transcripts from every school attended to [email protected]
- Or mail to:
Ferris State University Admissions Office
1201 S. State St., CSS 201
Big Rapids, MI 49307
- Submit test scores (if required)
- ACT Scores; go to the ACT website - Ferris State University School Code: 1994
- SAT, CLEP and AP Sores; go to the College Board website - Ferris State University School Code: 1222
Advising Notes
It is recommended that potential applicants meet with an advisor to review the degree, course schedule, transfer policies and have any questions answered prior to completing an application. Ferris accepts transfer courses in which the student earned a letter grade of "C" or better. Additional policies such as the Ferris Sunset and Residency Requirement should be discussed with a Ferris advisor. Students who are completing the MTA may have different general education course requirements for the particular degree selected.
Meeting with a Ferris advisor prior to the selection of general education or elective coursework may reduce the chance of completing a course that will not apply toward the selected degree. Students must work with their Ferris advisor to declare a Minor or Concentration and for the selection of Directed Electives.
Once admitted, students are required to complete an orientation and should continue to meet with an advisor as they work toward graduation.
To schedule an appointment or for additional transfer resources and policies see our Transfer Resource page.
*Indicates an approved Ferris course substitution
Reverse Transfer Agreement
Ferris has reverse transfer agreements with several Michigan Community Colleges. Under such agreement, Ferris will provide your official University transcript to a partner school you have attended, so that they may grant you an associate or bachelor's degree upon completion of sufficient and appropriate credit hours from both institutions. In turn, the degree-granting institution will provide Ferris with an updated transcript reflecting the newly earned credential.
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
Ferris participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement will facilitate the transfer of general education requirements from one Michigan institution to another. Students may complete the MTA as part of a degree program or as a stand-alone package. The MTA consists of a minimum of 30 general education credit hours as identified by the college or university.
Students transferring to Ferris with the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and entering a degree program will have met a 30-hour block of lower-level general education courses. However, this does not exempt students from completing program-specific prerequisites or higher-level general education course requirements. Students should contact their advisor regarding classes that meet the MTA.
Transfer Equivalencies Tools
The transfer equivalencies link is located in the Transfer Resources section at transfer.ferris.edu.
Disclaimer
Transfer guides are not intended to be a contract with Ferris. The information in
this guide is subject to change and is aligned with the catalog year listed above.
Students should contact their community college and/or Ferris to keep informed of
changes. Students' final responsibility for verifying all transfer information lies
with the student. Please refer to the Ferris catalog for the most current curriculum.
Partners may contact the Office of Transfer and Secondary School Partnerships with
questions or updates at [email protected].