History Education Transfer Guide for Mott Community College

Ferris Program: History 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: 131-132
Catalog Year: 2022-2023

General Education Requirements

17-18 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. GEOG 111 is met in College Requirements.

Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
Varies	Natural Sciences Elective (Consult Advisor)	2	Varies

Cultural Competency

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course. These courses are met in College Requirements.
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. These courses are met in College Requirements.

College Requirements

114 Credits Required

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

Major Courses

18 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
HIST 211	World Civilizations to 1400	3	No Equivalent
HIST 212	World Civilizations Since 1400	3	No Equivalent
HIST 300	Craft of History	3	No Equivalent
HIST 405	History Education Theory and Practice	3	No Equivalent

World History Directed Electives

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

Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
(Choose 1 of 4) HIST 251	Nationalism and Immigration	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 1 of 4) HIST 257	Domestic and Global Terrorism	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 1 of 4) HIST 259	Women's Global Activism	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 1 of 4) HIST 361	Genocide in the Modern World	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 1 of 7) HIST 261	Issues in Contemporary European History	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 1 of 7) HIST 350	Two Rivals - France and Britain	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 1 of 7) HIST 351	Medieval Europe	3	HIST 264
(Choose 1 of 7) HIST 352	Renaissance and Reformation	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 1 of 7) HIST 358	Ancient Greece and Rome	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 1 of 7) HIST 363	Imperial Russia	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 1 of 7) HIST 373	Modern Russia and the Soviet State	3	No Equivalent
HIST 371 or HIST 375	Modern China, Japan, and Korea or Modern Latin America	3	No Equivalent

United States Directed Electives

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

Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
(Choose 2 of 7) HIST 201	Modern Black History	3	HIST 255
(Choose 2 of 7) HUMN 202	African American Cultural Expression	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 2 of 7) HIST 285	American Sports History	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 2 of 7) HIST 311	Examining Stereotypes	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 2 of 7) HIST 315	Social Justice Movements	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 2 of 7) HIST 325	American Women's History	3	HIST 263
(Choose 2 of 7) HIST 330	A Decade in Time	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 2 of 10) HIST 230	Michigan History	3	HIST 260
(Choose 2 of 10) HIST 241	Issues in United States Foreign Relations	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 2 of 10) HIST 277	Modern Business History	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 2 of 10) HIST 309	United States History 1900 to 1945	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 2 of 10) HIST 310	United States History Since 1945	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 2 of 10) HIST 320	United States and the Vietnam War	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 2 of 10) HIST 331	American Popular Culture in the 19th Century	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 2 of 10) HIST 332	American Popular Culture in the 20th Century	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 2 of 10) HIST 342	The Civil War Reconstruction	3	No Equivalent
(Choose 2 of 10) HIST 385	American Military History	3	HIST 262

Additional Requirements

13 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
PLSC 121	American Government 1 - People and Politics	3	PSCN 170
ECON 202	Principles of Macroeconomics	3	ECON 221

Secondary Education

24 Credits Required. These courses are not used to calculate the minor 2.75 GPA Requirement. The current secondary education minor choices are: Biology (BIO); Chemistry (CHM); English (ENG); Geography (GEO); 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 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

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].