| 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 |
| ENGL 321 | Advanced Composition | 3 | No Equivalent |
Ferris Program: Elementary Education
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Transfer School: Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Consortium Eligible: No
Articulation Agreement: Yes
Total Credits Required: 121-124
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
Articulation Agreement: Yes
Total Credits Required: 121-124
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
General Education Requirements
41 - 42 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 or MATH 115 or MATH 117 Quantitative Reasoning for Professionals 2 or Intermediate Algebra or Contemporary Mathematics 4 or 3 or 4 No Equivalent or MATH 099 or MATH 115 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. One of these classes must have a grade of "B" or better.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course BIOL 103 Biological Concepts 4 BIO 100 PHSC 115 Inquiry into Physical Science 4 EDU 207 - 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 HIST 121 United States History to 1877 3 HRY 102 HIST 230 Michigan History 3 HRY 220 LITR 326 Children's Literature 3 ENG 242 - 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 GEOG 100 Geography of World Regions 3 GEO 102 PLSC 121 American Government 1 - People & Politics 3 PSI 100 ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ECO 202
College Requirements
80-81 Credits Required
- Major Courses
15 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course MATH 208 Elementary School Mathematics 1 3 MATH 140 MATH 209 Elementary School Mathematics 2 3 No Equivalent EDLA 261 Foundations of Literacy 3 No Equivalent ENGL 301 Introduction to Linguistics 3 No Equivalent MATH 307 Elementary School Mathematics 3 3 MATH 142
Pre-Kindergarten Through Third Grade Concentration (ELPK)
66 Credits Required
- Level 1 Courses
15 Credits Required. Students may only retake two of the six Level 1 courses. Students may not repeat any education course more than once. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course EDCD 112 Theories of Child Development 3 EDU 230
EDCD 115 Observation & Documentation of Children 3 EDU 110 EDCD 161 Foundations of Education 3 EDU 108 EDCD 211 Methods of Teaching Preschool & School Age Children 4 No Equivalent EDUC 261 Children's Healthy Living 2 No Equivalent - Level 2 Courses
39 Credits Required. Prior to enrolling in any Level 2 courses, all students must meet the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements, currently Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); see advisor for options. Complete all Level 1 courses with a minimum of 2.50 GPA with no grade lower than a C, have a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and complete a Level 2 application. Students may not repeat any education course more than once. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course EDCD 308 Teaching Special Needs in Education & Childhood Education 3 *Substitute
EDU 217EDLA 311 Advanced Foundations of Literacy Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade 3 No Equivalent EDMA 331 Math Methods of Teaching Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade 3 No Equivalent EDSC 331 3D Science Methods for Elementary Education Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade 3 No Equivalent EDUC 361 Instructional Design 3 No Equivalent EDLA 411 Literacy Instruction & Assessment Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade 4 No Equivalent EDLA 419 Literacy Methods Field Experience Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade 1 No Equivalent EDMA 419 Math Methods Field Experience Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade 1 No Equivalent EDSC 419 Science Methods Field Experience Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade 1 No Equivalent EDSS 419 Social Studies Methods Field Experience Pre-Kindergarten through Third Grade 1 No Equivalent EDLA 431 Literacy Methods of Teaching Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade 4 No Equivalent EDMA 431 Math Assessments & Supports Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade 3 No Equivalent EDSC 431 Advanced 3D Science Methods of Teaching Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade 3 No Equivalent EDSS 431 Social Studies Methods of Teaching Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade 3 No Equivalent EDLA 461 Language & Literacy Capstone 3 No Equivalent - Level 3 Courses
12 Credits Required. Prior to enrolling in Level 3 courses, all students must pass the Michigan test for teacher certification in their subject area. Students must obtain the appropriate GPA for their major as established by each department. A 2.75 GPA is required in the professional education course sequence. A 2.50 cumulative GPA is also required before student teaching. Students may not repeat any education course more than once. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course EDUC 499 Student Teaching (Dept. Approval) 12 No Equivalent
Third Grade Through Sixth Grade Concentration (ELTS)
65 Credits Required
- Level 1 Courses
14 Credits Required. Students may only retake two of the six Level 1 courses. Students may not repeat any education course more than once. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course EDCD 115 Observation & Documentation of Children 3 EDU 110 EDUC 161 Foundations of Education 3 EDU 108 EDUC 251 Human Growth Development 3 PSY 160 EDUC 261 Children's Healthy Living 2 No Equivalent EDUC 289 Principles of Teaching & Learning 3 No Equivalent - Level 2 Courses
39 Credits Required. Prior to enrolling in any Level 2 courses, all students must meet the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements, currently Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); see advisor for options. Complete all Level 1 courses with a minimum of 2.50 GPA with no grade lower than a C, have a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and complete a Level 2 application. Students may not repeat any education course more than once. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course EDLA 321 Advanced Foundations of Literacy Third Grade through Sixth Grade 3 No Equivalent EDMA 331 Math Methods for Teaching Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade 3 No Equivalent EDSC 331 3D Science Methods for Elementary Education Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade 3 No Equivalent EDUC 361 Instructional Design 3 No Equivalent EDUC 415 Teaching Special Needs 3 EDU 217 EDLA 421 Literacy Instruction and Assessment Third Grade through Sixth Grade 4 No Equivalent EDLA 429 Literacy Methods Field Experience Third Grade through Sixth Grade 1 No Equivalent EDMA 429 Math Methods Field Experience Third Grade through Sixth Grade 1 No Equivalent EDSC 429 Science Methods Field Experience Third Grade through Sixth Grade 1 No Equivalent EDSS 429 Social Studies Methods Field Experience Third Grade through Sixth Grade 1 No Equivalent EDLA 431 Literacy Methods of Teaching Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade 4 No Equivalent EDMA 431 Math Assessments & Supports Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade 3 No Equivalent EDSC 431 Advanced 3D Science Methods of Teaching Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade 3 No Equivalent EDSS 431 Social Studies Methods of Teaching Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade 3 No Equivalent EDLA 461 Language & Literacy Capstone 3 No Equivalent - Level 3 Courses
12 Credits Required. Prior to enrolling in Level 3 courses, all students must pass the Michigan test for teacher certification in their subject area. Students must obtain the appropriate GPA for their major as established by each department. A 2.75 GPA is required in the professional education course sequence. A 2.50 cumulative GPA is also required before student teaching. Students may not repeat any education course more than once. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course EDUC 499 Student Teaching (Dept. Approval) 12 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].
Articulation Agreement
The original, signed document is kept on file in the Office of Transfer and Secondary School Partnerships. To obtain a copy of the original, signed document, contact the Office of Transfer and Secondary School Partnerships at [email protected].