NMC transfer guide

To: Ferris State University - Main Campus

Program: General Education without MTA

The following classes will meet most of the general education requirements at FSU. Students not able to complete the MTA agreement may complete the courses indicated below. FSU requires specific courses in social awareness foundation, global consciousness, race and ethnicity or gender and courses at the 300 level to complete general education. This may not be possible to complete at NMC.

Basic Requirements

Required Classes

Academic Area

Credits

Communication Competence

 

ENG 111 English Composition

4

ENG 112 English Composition

4

COM 111 Public Speaking

4

Cultural/Culture Activity

 

Choose two (2) Cultural Enrichment courses in the attachment here. No more than 5 credit hours in Culture Activities may apply to this requirement. (Indicated in Culture Activity column.)

6

Select one (1) course from this list that transfers to FSU at 200 level

3

Natural Sciences

 

Choose two Scientific Understanding courses in the attachment here, one of which must have a lab indicated by * under Natural Sciences.

7

Self and Society/Social Awareness-Foundations

 

Choose two (2) Self and Society/Social Awareness-Foundations courses, in at least two different subject areas from the attachment here. One of the courses must be a Foundation course indicated in Social Awareness - Foundation column.

6

Select one (1) course from these groups that transfers to FSU at 200 level

3

Quantitative Skills - VARIES BY PROGRAM - SEE FSU ADVISOR

 

MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra OR

4

MTH 120 Mathematical Explorations

3

Global Diversity

 

Choose one Global Diversity course from the attachment here. Please note many Global Diversity courses also meet Self and Society/Social Awareness-Foundations or Culture/Culture Activity requirements.

3

U.S. Diversity

 

Choose one U.S. Diversity course from the attachment here. Please note many U.S. Diversity courses also meet Self and Society/Social Awareness-Foundations or Culture/Culture Enrichment requirements.

3

Depending upon your major area of study at FSU, you may be able to use courses in your major to complete general education. Speak with a Ferris Advisor regarding course substitutions. A 2.0 is required in each class in order to transfer that class to Ferris.

 

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.

Updated: Summer 2018