| 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 | COM 1290 or COM 1600 or COM 2640 |
| ENGL 150 | English 1 | 3 | ENG 1510 |
| ENGL 250 | English 2 | 3 | ENG 1520 |
| ENGL 321 | Advanced Composition | 3 | No Equivalent |
Ferris Program: Nursing - RN to BSN Completion
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ferris College: College of Health Professions
Transfer School: Oakland Community College
Consortium Eligible: Yes
Articulation Agreement: Yes
Total Credits Required: 120-121
Catalog Year: 2024-2025
The effective dates for this articulation agreement are August 1, 2022 - August 1,
2025.
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ferris College: College of Health Professions
Transfer School: Oakland Community College
Consortium Eligible: Yes
Articulation Agreement: Yes
Total Credits Required: 120-121
Catalog Year: 2024-2025
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 Competency
Requirements for Quantitative Literary Competency can be met with the following:
- Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
- Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
- Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course MATH 114 or MATH 115 or MATH 116 or MATH 117 Quantitative Reasoning for Professionals 2 or Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra and Numerical Trigonometry or Contemporary Mathematics 4 or 3 or 4 or 4 MAT 1525 or
MAT 1150 or
No Equivalent or
MAT 1125/E - 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 BIOL 108 Medical Microbiology 3 BIO 2710 BIOL 251 and
BIOL 252Human Anatomy and
Human Physiology6 BIO 2630 and
BIO 2640 - Culture 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
81 Credits Required
- College of Health Professions (COHP) Core Curriculum
11 Credits Required. COHP 100, 101, and 102 can be met with a Registered Nurse (RN) license or associate degree in nursing.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course COHP 100 Orientation to Medical Vocabulary 1 Varies COHP 101 The United States Health Care System 3 Varies COHP 102 Safety Issues in Health Care 1 Varies COHP 350 Statistics in Health Care 3 No Equivalent COHP 450 Evidence-Based Health Care 3 No Equivalent - Major Courses
65 Credits Required. A Registered Nurse (RN) license or associate degree in nursing satisfies 40 of the 65 credits required.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course NURS 320 RN to BSN Skills Acquisition 3 No Equivalent NURS 324 Transition into Professional Nursing 3 No Equivalent NURS 310 Population Based Health Promotion 3 No Equivalent NURS 340 Community Nursing 3 No Equivalent NURS 440 Leadership in Nursing 3 No Equivalent NURS 450 Nursing Capstone 3 No Equivalent NURS 495 Senior Capstone Leadership Practicum 4 No Equivalent (Choose 1 of 8) COHP 300
Health Informatics 3 No Equivalent (Choose 1 of 8) NURS 300 Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice 3 No Equivalent (Choose 1 of 8) NURS 314 Gerontological Nursing 3 No Equivalent (Choose 1 of 8) NURS 315 End of Life Nursing Care 3 No Equivalent (Choose 1 of 8) NURS 316 Transcultural Nursing 3 No Equivalent (Choose 1 of 8) NURS 317 Spirituality in Nursing Care 3 No Equivalent (Choose 1 of 8) NURS 319 Disaster Nursing and Emergency Preparedness 3 No Equivalent (Choose 1 of 8) Varies Elective Course (Advisor Approval) 3 No Equivalent - Electives (Consult Advisor)
5 Credits Required. 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 5 credits of elective courses to meet the required 120 credit minimum.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Electives (Consult Advisor) 5 Varies
Program Contact Information
College of Health Professions
School of Nursing
(231) 591-2259
[email protected]
Ferris Statewide - Oakland Community College
(586) 263-6773
[email protected]
Ferris Online
(231) 591-2340
[email protected]
Admission Requirements
New Student Admission Requirements
- An associate degree in Nursing with a 2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Registered Nursing (RN) License
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended.
- Students must have previously earned an associate degree in nursing as well as their Registered Nursing (RN) license.
RN to BSN Concurrent Admissions
Students can be concurrently admitted to our Bachelor of Science in Nursing simultaneously while they are completing their Associate Degree in Nursing.
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended.
- Students must be enrolled in the Associate Degree in Nursing and have at least one semester of nursing coursework in progress or completed to be considered for the concurrent admissions option.
More Information
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 https://connect.ferris.edu/apply/_blankfree 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 https://www.act.org_blankACT website - Ferris State University School Code: 1994
- SAT, CLEP and AP Scores; go to the https://www.collegeboard.org_blankCollege 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].
Articulation Agreement
The original, signed document is kept on file in the Office of Transfer and Secondary School Partnerships. To obtain a copy of the original, signed document, contact the Office of Transfer and Secondary School Partnerships at [email protected].