Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
---|---|---|---|
COMM 121 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 | COM 101 |
ENGL 150 | English 1 | 3 | ENG 111 |
ENGL 250 | English 2 | 3 | ENG 112 |
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Transfer School: West Shore Community College
Consortium Eligible: No
Articulation Agreement: Yes
Total Credits Required: 120-126
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
General Education Requirements
36-38 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 115 or
MATH 117Intermediate Algebra or
Contemporary Mathematics3 or 4 MTH 121 or
MTH 125 - 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 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 9 Varies - Self and Society 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, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Self and Society Electives 9 Varies
College Requirements
84-88 Credits Required
- Major Requirements
54 - 58 Credits Required.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course DSGN 100 or
DSGN 224Design Foundations or Web Design and Planning 3 No Equivalent or No Equivalent JRNL 234 Journalism Internship 2 ENG 299 ENGL 280 Special Topics in Technical Communication 1 ENG 299 ENGL 311 Advanced Technical Writing 3 No Equivalent ENGL 321 Advanced Composition 3 ENG 260 ENGL 323 Proposal Writing 3 No Equivalent ENGL 325 Advanced Business Writing 3 No Equivalent ENGL 380 History of Rhetoric and Style 3 No Equivalent ENGL 411 Professional Technical Communication 4 No Equivalent ENGL 417 Visual Rhetoric and Document Design 3 No Equivalent ENGL 491 Technical Communication Internship 4 to 8 No Equivalent ENGL 499 Professional Writing Seminar 4 No Equivalent COMM 3-- Communication (COMM) Elective - 300 Level or Higher 3 COM 206 Varies Program Elective (Advisor Approval) 15 Varies - Content Specialty Courses
15 Credits Required.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course JRNL 121 Writing for Mass Media 3 JRN 150 or
COM 202JRNL 222 Reporting 3 No Equivalent JRNL 251 Understanding Mass Media 3 No Equivalent JRNL 328 Feature and Opinion Writing 3 No Equivalent JRNL 330 Publication Editing 3 No Equivalent - 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 15 credits of elective courses to meet the required 120 credit minimum.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course (Choose 2 of 4) DSGN 224 Web Design and Planning 3 No Equivalent (Choose 2 of 4) TDMP 326 Script Writing 3 No Equivalent (Choose 2 of 4) TDMP 328 Online Media Management 3 No Equivalent (Choose 2 of 4) COMM 387 Broadcast Presentation 3 No Equivalent Varies Electives
(Advisor Approval)3 Varies - Portfolio Approval
Complete a portfolio and present it as part of the ENGL 499 course.
Additional Credits/Courses
Program Contact Information
College of Arts, Sciences, & Education
English, Literature and World Languages
(231) 591-3988
[email protected]
Ferris Statewide - West Shore Community College
(231) 995-1734
[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 Overall GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- At least 12 credits, including an English and Mathematics course.
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].
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].