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 |
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Transfer School: Mott Community College
Consortium Eligible: Yes
Total Credits Required: 120-127
Catalog Year: 2022-2023
General Education Requirements
39-40 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
- Quantitative Literacy
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course MATH 114 or MATH 115 or
MATH 117Quantitative Reasoning for Professionals 2 or Intermediate Algebra or
Contemporary Mathematics4 or 3 or 4 No Equivalent or MATH 120 or
MATH 115 - Natural Sciences Competency
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Natural Sciences Electives (Consult Advisor) 6 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.
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 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
81-87 Credits Required
- Major Courses
38-44 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course EDUC 161 Foundations of Education 3 No Equivalent EDGP 251 Lifespan Human Growth and Development 1 1 No Equivalent EDGP 252 Lifespan Human Growth and Development 2 1 No Equivalent EDGP 253 Lifespan Human Growth and Development 3 1 No Equivalent EDGP 287 Principles of Teaching and Learning 1 1 No Equivalent EDGP 288 Principles of Teaching and Learning 2 1 No Equivalent EDGP 289 Principles of Teaching and Learning 3 1 No Equivalent EDGP 303 School, Work, and Society 1 1 No Equivalent EDGP 304 School, Work, and Society 2 1 No Equivalent EDGP 305 School, Work, and Society 3 1 No Equivalent EDGP 308 Teaching Strategies for Special Education and Diverse Populations 1 1 No Equivalent EDGP 309 Teaching Strategies for Special Education and Diverse Populations 2 1 No Equivalent EDGP 310 Teaching Strategies for Special Education and Diverse Populations 3 1 No Equivalent ECTE 320 Foundations in Career and Technical Education 1 3 No Equivalent ECTE 325 Foundations in Career and Technical Education 2 3 No Equivalent EDGP 339 Instructional Planning and Practice 1 1 No Equivalent EDGP 340 Instructional Planning and Practice 2 1 No Equivalent EDGP 430 Instructional Delivery and Evaluation 1 1 No Equivalent EDGP 431 Instructional Delivery and Evaluation 2 1 No Equivalent EDGP 432 Instructional Delivery and Evaluation 3 1 No Equivalent EDGP 433 Instructional Delivery and Evaluation 4 1 No Equivalent EDGP 439 Instructional Theory into Practice 1 1 No Equivalent EDGP 440 Instructional Theory into Practice 2 1 No Equivalent EDGP 443 Teaching Reading in Secondary Content Areas 1 1 No Equivalent EDGP 444 Teaching Reading in Secondary Content Areas 2 1 No Equivalent EDGP 445 Teaching Reading in Secondary Content Areas 3 1 No Equivalent EDUC 492 or
EDUC 499Experienced Teacher Review or Student Teaching 6-12 No Equivalent - Work Experience
Students must have a total of 4,000 hours of recent, relevant, wage-earning occupational work experience prior to receiving recommendations for certifications.
- Electives
In order to graduate with a bachelor's degree, a student must have a minimum of 120 credits. The electives required for each student may vary depending on courses taken. Based on how a student meets the programmatic requirements, they may need more or less than 43 credits of elective courses to meet the required 120 credit minimum. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Electives (Consult Advisor) 43 Varies
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]
Ferris Online
(231) 591-2340
[email protected]
Admission Requirements
New Student Admission Requirements
- Completion of an associate degree with at least 40 credit hours in an occupational major or a minimum of 56 transferrable credits.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended.
- Completion of an associate degree with at least 40 semester credits hours in an occupational major or a minimum of 56 transferrable semester credits to be admitted.
- Completion of ENGL 150 or transfer equivalent of C grade or higher
- Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 114/115/117 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require a Math ACT score of 19 or higher; Math SAT of 500 or higher; or Math Accuplacer scores: Elementary Algebra score 75 or higher and College Level Math 0 to 49.
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].