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Geography Education Transfer Guide for Mott Community College

Ferris Program: Geography Education
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Transfer School: Mott Community College
Consortium Eligible: No
Total Credits Required: 135-136
Catalog Year: 2022-2023

General Education Requirements

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24-25 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 Interpersonal Communication or Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 COMM 140 or COMM 131
    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.
    GEOG 111 is met in College Requirements. 

    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    GEOG 121 Weather and Climate 3 No Equivalent
  •  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.
    HIST 121 and 122 are met in College Requirements. 

    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    Varies Culture Elective (Consult Advisor) 3 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.
    PLSC 121 and ECON 202 are met in College Requirements. 

    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    PLSC 122 American Government 2 - Policy Making 3 No Equivalent

College Requirements

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111 Credits Required

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

    34 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.

    Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course
    GEOG 100 Geography of World Regions 3 GEOG 142
    GEOG 111 Geography of Physical Environment 4 GEOG 141
    GEOG 112 Cultural Geography 3 No Equivalent
    GEOG 201 Geography of the United States and Canada 3 No Equivalent
    GEOG 202 or GEOG 372 or GEOG 421 Geography of Latin America, Africa, and Asia or
    World Medical Geography or National Parks of the World
    3 No Equivalent
    GEOG 241 Map Analysis and Interpretation 3 No Equivalent
    GEOG 301 Geography of Michigan and Great Lakes Region 3 No Equivalent
    GEOG 311 Social Aspects of Geographic Information Systems 3 GEOG 245
    GEOG 424 Current Global Problems 3 No Equivalent
    SSCI 425 Issues in Public Policy 3 No Equivalent
    GEOG 450 Geography Teaching Methods 3 No Equivalent
  •  Additional Requirements

    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
    HIST 121 United States History to 1877 3 HIST 154
    HIST 122 United States History 1877 to Present 3 HIST 155
    PLSC 121

    American Government 1 - People and Politics

    3 PSCN 170
    ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ECON 222
    ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON 221
  •  Secondary Education

    24 Credits Required. The current secondary education minor choices are: Biology (BIO); Chemistry (CHM); English (ENG); 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

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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

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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

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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 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
  • Students transferring with completed majors or minors in Education must meet GPA requirements as established by each program at Ferris to be presented to the Michigan Department of Education for certification.

More Information

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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].