Biology Education Transfer Guide for Mott Community College

General Education Requirements

33-34 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

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  COMM 105 or COMM 121 or COMM 221	Interpersonal Communication or Fundamentals of Public Speaking or Small Group Decision Making	3	COMM 140 or COMM 131 or COMM 231
  ENGL 150	English 1	3	ENGL 101 or ENGL 103
  ENGL 250	English 2	3	ENGL 102
  ENGL 321	Advanced Composition	3	No Equivalent

•  Quantitative Literacy

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  MATH 114 or MATH 115	Quantitative Reasoning for Professionals 2 or Intermediate Algebra	4 or 3	No Equivalent or  MATH 120

•  Natural Sciences Competency

  Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. These courses are met in Major Requirements. 

•  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

112 Credits Required

Choose one teaching minor; must not be the same as secondary education major.

•  Major Courses

  41 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  BIOL 121	General Biology 1	4	BIOL 111
  BIOL 122	General Biology 2	4	BIOL 112
  BIOL 218	Microbial Ecology	3	No Equivalent
  BIOL 251	Human Anatomy	3	BIOL 151
  BIOL 252	Human Physiology	3	BIOL 152
  BIOL 330	Zoology	4	No Equivalent
  BIOL 340	Evolution	3	No Equivalent
  BIOL 346 or BIOL 442	Ecological Assessment or Ecology	3	No Equivalent
  BIOL 350	Plants and Fungi	4	No Equivalent
  BIOL 375	Principles of Genetics	3	BIOL 227
  PHYS 450	Science Laboratory	3	No Equivalent
  BIOL 453	Plant Physiology	4	No Equivalent

•  Supporting Sciences

  9 Credits Required. Must be completed through Organic Chemistry courses. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  CHEM 121	General Chemistry 1	5	CHEM 131 and CHEM 131L and CHEM 131R
  CHEM 214	Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry	4	No Equivalent

•  Secondary Education

  24 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the minor 2.75 GPA Requirement. The current secondary education minor choices are: Chemistry (CHM); English (ENG); Geography (GEO); History (HIED); Mathematics (MTH); Physical Education (PHED); Political Science (PSC); Speech Communication (SPCO).

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  Varies	Secondary Education Subject Area Minor Credits	24	Varies

Secondary Education Professional Sequence

38 Credits Required

 

•  Level 1 Courses

  11 Credits Required. Students may only retake two of the four Level 1 courses. Students may not repeat any education course more than once. These courses are used to calculate the professional sequence 2.75 GPA requirement.

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  EDUC 161	Foundations of Education	3	No Equivalent
  EDUC 251	Human Growth Development	3	PSYC 291
  EDUC 261	Children's Healthy Living	2	No Equivalent
  EDUC 289	Principles of Teaching and Learning	3	No Equivalent

•  Level 2 Courses

  15 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 professional sequence 2.75 GPA requirement.

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  EDUC 338	Secondary General Methods 1	4	No Equivalent
  EDUC 415	Teaching Special Needs	3	No Equivalent
  EDUC 438	Secondary General Methods 2	5	No Equivalent
  EDUC 443	Teaching Reading in Secondary Areas	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/minor 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 professional sequence 2.75 GPA requirement.

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  EDUC 499	Student Teaching	12	No Equivalent

Program Contact Information

College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
School of Education
(231) 591-5361
[email protected] 

Ferris Statewide - Mott Community College
(810) 762-0461
[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

• 2.00 Overall GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• At least 12 credits 

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].