| Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 121 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 | COM 101 |
| ENGL 150 | English 1 | 3 | ENG 110 |
| ENGL 250 | English 2 | 3 |
ENG 111 or |
|
(Choose 1 of 3) |
Advanced Composition | 3 | No Equivalent |
| (Choose 1 of 3) ENGL 323 |
Proposal Writing | 3 | No Equivalent |
| (Choose 1 of 3) ENGL 325 |
Advanced Business Writing | 3 | No Equivalent |
Ferris Program: Early Childhood Education
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Transfer School: Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Consortium Eligible: No
Total Credits Required: 122-127
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Transfer School: Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Consortium Eligible: No
Total Credits Required: 122-127
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
General Education Requirements
40-41 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor's degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage.
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.
- Communication Competency
- Quantitative Literacy
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course MATH 114 Quantitative Reasoning for Professionals 2 4 No Equivalent Or:
Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher - Natural Sciences Competency
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. BIOL 109 is required for the Child Life Specialist Concentration (ECSP).
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Varies (Advisor Approval) 6 Varies - Culture 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 LITR 326 Children's Literature 3 ENG 242 Varies Varies (Advisor Approval) 6 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 SOCY 121 Introductory Sociology 3 SOC 102 PSYC 150 Introduction to Psychology 3 PSY 150 SOCY 225 Marriage and the Family 3 SOC 200
College Requirements
82-86 Credits Required
- Major Courses
67 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course EDCD 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 4 No Equivalent EDCD 112 Theories of Child Development 3 EDU 230 EDCD 115 Observation and Documentation of Children 3 No Equivalent EDCD 160 Role of the Early Childhood Teacher 3 No Equivalent COHP 205 Child Care Food and Nutrition 3 No Equivalent EDCD 206 Ethical Practices in Early Childhood 3 No Equivalent EDCD 210 Methods for Teaching Infant and Toddlers 4 No Equivalent EDCD 211 Methods for Teaching Preschool and School Age Children 4 No Equivalent EDCD 261 Foundations of Literacy 3 No Equivalent EDCD 295 Early Childhood Education Practicum 6 No Equivalent EDCD 308 Teaching Special Needs in Early Childhood Education 3 No Equivalent EDCD 340 Family Engagement in Early Childhood 3 No Equivalent EDCD 350 Curriculum Perspectives in Early Childhood Education 3 No Equivalent EDCD 380 Advocacy in Early Childhood Education 3 No Equivalent EDCD 425 Assessment and Research Methods in Early Childhood 4 No Equivalent EDCD 450 Current Issues in Early Childhood Education 3 No Equivalent EDCD 495 Early Childhood Education Internship 12 No Equivalent
Concentrations
15-19 Credits Required
- Birth Through Kindergarten Concentration (BIRK)
19 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course EDCD 310 Child Guidance 3 No Equivalent EDLA 311 Advanced Foundations of Literacy Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade 3 No Equivalent EDCD 408 Individualized Educational Plan/ Individualized Family Service Planning and Development 3 No Equivalent EDLA 411 Literacy Instruction and Assessment Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade 4 No Equivalent EDCD 440 Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in EArly Childhood 3 No Equivalent EDCD 488 Early Childhood Special Education Internship 3 No Equivalent - Child Life Specialist Concentration (ECSP)
17 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the concentration 2.50 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course COHP 100 Orientation to Medical Vocabulary 1 HCR 116 EDUC 251 Human Growth Development 3 No Equivalent COMM 320 Family Communication 3 No Equivalent PSYC 345 Psychology of Death and Dying 3 No Equivalent SOCY 373 Health and Illness in Society 3 No Equivalent EDCD 430 Introduction to Child Life Specialist Program 4 No Equivalent - Early Childhood Lead Teacher Concentration (ECLT)
16 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the concentration 2.50 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course EDCD 310 Child Guidance 3 No Equivalent EDLA 311 Advanced Foundations of Literacy Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade 3 No Equivalent EDCD 408 Individualized Educational Plan/ Individualized Family Service Plan Planning and Development 3 No Equivalent EDLA 411 Literacy Intruction and Assessment Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade 4 No Equivalent EDCD 440 Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in Early Childhood 3 No Equivalent - Early Child hood Management Concentration (ECMG)
15 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the concentration 2.50 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course ACCT 201 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 ACC 101 MGMT 301 Applied Management 3 No Equivalent MGMT 310 Small Business Management 3 BUS 115 MKTG 321 Principles of Marketing 3 BUS 105 EDCD 410 Early Childhood Education Management and Leadership 3 No Equivalent
Program Contact Information
College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
School of Education
(231) 591-5361
[email protected]
Ferris Statewide - Kalamazoo Valley Community College
(269) 782-1214
[email protected]
Admission Requirements
New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 transferable semester credit hours or more.
- Completion of ENGL 150 or transfer equivalent of C grade or higher
- Completion of MATH 114, 115, or 117 or transfer equivalent of C grade or higher.
- The degree completion program at a statewide and online location requires 30 transferable semester credits to be admitted and completion of ENGL 150, ENGL 250, COMM 121, MATH 114, 115 or 117, or transfer equivalent courses of C grade or higher.
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].