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: No
Total Credits Required: 135-136
Catalog Year: 2022-2023
General Education Requirements
18-19 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 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) 3 Varies - 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.
Students in this program are exempt from the University requirement of taking courses from two different disciplines in this section due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.
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
117 Credits Required
Choose one teaching minor; must not be the same as secondary education major.- Major Courses
39 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 112 or ANTH 122 Cultural Geography or
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3 No Equivalent HIST 121 United States History to 1877 3 HIST 154 PLSC 121 American Government 1 - People and Politics 3 No Equivalent HIST 122 United States History 1877 to Present 3 HIST 155 PLSC 122 American Government 2 - Policy Making 3 No Equivalent ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ECON 222 GEOG 201 Geography of United States and Canada 3 No Equivalent ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON 221 HIST 230 or
PLSC 311Michigan History or
American State and Local Government3 HIST 260 or
No EquivalentPLSC 323 or
PLSC 341International Organizations or International Politics 3 No Equivalent GEOG 424 Current Global Problems 3 No Equivalent SSCI 425 Issues in Public Policy 3 No Equivalent - Additional Requirements
16 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 111 Geography of Physical Environment 4 GEOG 141 FINC 201 Personal Finance 3 ECON 125 HIST 211 World Civilizations to 1400 3 No Equivalent HIST 212 World Civilizations Since 1400 3 No Equivalent GEOG 311 Social Aspects of Geographic Information Systems 3 GEOG 245 - 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); History (HIED); Mathematics (MTH); Physical Education (PHED); 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)
- ACT Score of 17 or SAT Score of 900
- Students must have earned less than 29 credits.
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.
- The degree completion program at a statewide and online location requires 48 transferable semester credits to be admitted.
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].