NMC Transfer Guide - MTA
To: Ferris State University - University Center and Main Campus
Program: Computer information technology
The Computer Information Technology - Systems Administration & Security program is designed for students who want to work in the business world and give technical assistance to businesses' or organizations' computer systems and users. Individual business departments, corporations, or multi-national enterprises need professionals who can relate their technical skills by problem-solving computer system issues within the business environment. The CIT-SAS curriculum provides you with a broad understanding of core business functions, computer support specialists skills, help-desk support skills, network and computer systems administration skills, and computer security skills. This curriculum prepares you for industry certifications such as CompTIA's A+, Network+, Linux+, and Security+ certifications, and Microsoft's MCSA or MCTS certification. Entry-level positions include such jobs as:
- Computer Support Specialists
- Help-Desk Technicians
- Network Administrators
- Computer System Administrators
- Computer Security Specialists
Students must pass the CompTIA's A+ certification and two of the following industry certifications to graduate from the CIT program:
- MCSA
- MCTS
- Network+
- Linux+
- Security+
- CNA
- CCNA
ADMISSION CRITERIA
- 2.5 GPA, at least 48 transferable credits and recommend the student pass the CompTIA A+ certification.
- Ferris requires a 2.0 or higher in each class to transfer.
- Completion of ENG 111 and MTH 111 with a 2.0 or competency via ACT, SAT or Accuplacer.
- Its strongly recommended that students meet with a Ferris Advisor early in the academic career, especially if they have credits from an institution besides NMC.
- The following courses will complete the Associate in Science and Arts degree.
Ferris Statewide, University Center Contact, Traverse City: FerrisNorth@ferris.edu, (231) 995-1734
CIT Advisor Contact:
- CIS, CIT, and Accounting advisor Julia Roque - JuliaRoque@ferris.edu, (616) 451-4777
- To schedule an appointment, visit ferris.edu/schedulenow.
Main Campus, Big Rapids: (231) 591-2420
A student could choose an Applied Associate degree in Computer Information Technology or an Associate in Science/Arts degree from NMC and transfer into FSU's CIT program. The MTA agreement is incorporated in this guide. If you choose an Applied Associate degree in CIS, you will need to either:
- Complete FSU general education (consult with FSU or NMC Advisor)
OR - Complete NMC's general education and receive the MTA stamp.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Completion of the Basic requirements, as listed, at NMC will fulfill most of the general education requirements at FSU. Upon request at the NMC Records and Registration Office, a statement will be placed on your transcript, "MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA) SATISFIED".
Academic Area |
Credits |
|
---|---|---|
Communications |
|
|
ENG 111 |
English Composition |
4 |
ENG 112 |
English Composition |
4 |
Humanities |
|
|
Select 2 classes representing 2 departments from Group 1 Humanities list |
3 |
|
|
||
Natural Science |
|
|
Select 2 courses representing 2 departments from Group 1 Natural Science list including one LECTURE/LAB |
6 or more |
|
Social Science |
|
|
ECO 201 |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
ECO 202 |
Microeconomics |
3 |
Select an additional course from a department other than Economics from Group 1 Social Science list » |
3 |
|
Mathematics |
|
|
MTH 131 |
Intro to Probability & Statistics |
3 |
ADDITIONAL NMC REQUIREMENTS
Class |
Credits |
|
---|---|---|
ACC 121 |
Accounting Principles I |
4 |
ACC 123 |
Accounting Principles II |
4 |
BUS 261 |
Business Law |
3 |
MGT 241 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
MKT 201 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
MTH 111 |
Intermediate Algebra or competency via ACT, SAT or Accuplacer. |
4 |
COM 111 |
Public Speaking |
4 |
CIT 110 |
Programming Logic and Design |
3 |
CIT 156 |
A+ Certification Prep 1 (prerequisite CIT 155) |
3 |
CIT 157 |
A+ Certification Prep 2 |
3 |
CIT 213 |
Networking Technologies |
4 |
CIT 215 |
Windows Server Environment |
3 |
CIT 240 |
Network Security Management |
3 |
CIT 246 |
Windows Server Infrastructure |
3 |
CIT 247 |
Windows Server Administration |
3 |
CIT 256 |
Linux Administration |
3 |
Directed Electives |
Chosen in consultation with a FSU faculty advisor. |
6 |
Northwestern Michigan College does not assume final responsibility for the accuracy of information on this guide. The final responsibility for the successful transfer of classes suggested on this guide rests with you and the institution you plan to transfer to. It is strongly recommended that you visit the institution as early in your academic career (prior to transfer) as possible.
Update Fall 2020