NMC transfer guide - MTA

To: Ferris State University at the University Center and Main Campus

Program: Social Work

The Ferris State University Social Work curriculum prepares students for social work practice as beginning, generalist professionals. It helps students to integrate the values, knowledge and skills of this generalist level of education into a competent social work practice on behalf of a broad spectrum of clients. Work settings could include residential programs for children, community mental health agencies, substance abuse agencies, senior citizens programs, nursing homes, probation programs, etc. The student should investigate the need to continue their education at the Master's level.

Admission Criteria

  1. GPA – 2.35 or above.
  2. Ferris requires a 2.0 or higher in each class to transfer.
  3. The following courses may complete an Associate degree at NMC.
  4. It is strongly recommended that students make contact with FSU as early in their academic career as possible, especially if there are credits from an institution other than NMC.
  5. Ferris Transfer Guide for Social Work at the University Center and Ferris's Main Campus.

Ferris Statewide, University Center Contact, Traverse City: FerrisNorth@ferris.edu, (231) 995-1734

Social Work Advisor Contacts:

Main Campus, Big Rapids: (231) 591-5896

Basic Requirements

Completion of the Basic requirements, as listed, at NMC will fulfill the general 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".

Required Classes

Academic Area

Credits

Communications

ENG 111 English Composition

4

ENG 112 English Composition

4

Humanities

 

PHL 122 Eastern Religion

4

(If you took PHL 121 Western Religion to meet this requirement, please see FSU advisor.)

Select two additional courses, one from a department other than Philosophy, from the Group 1 Humanities list

OR one from the Group 1 list above and one from the FSU Cultural Enrichment or Cultural Enrichment Activity list

6

Natural Science

 

Select one of the following Biology courses listed below:

4

BIO 106 Human Biology

OR

BIO 110 Essential Biology (prior to Fall 2012 BIO 105 can be used)

Select one additional course from a department other than Biology from the Group 1 Natural Science list

3–4

Social Science

 

ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics

3

PLS 101 Introduction to American Politics

3

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY 211 Developmental Psychology

3

Select one of the courses listed below:

3

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)

 

OR

 

SOC 201 Modern Social Problems (3)

 

Select one of the courses listed below:

3

SOC 211 Marriage and the Family (3)

OR

SOC 220 Gender and Society (3)

Mathematics

 

Select one course (MTH 120 or above) from the Group 1 Mathematics list

3

Major And Additional Requirements

Required Classes

Class

Credits

COM 111 Public Speaking

4

All NMC SWK classes must be completed prior to taking FSU SWK Classes. SWK 290 may be taken concurrently with FIRST semester of FSU classes.

SWK 121 Introduction to Social Work

2

SWK 170 Internship Orientation (take with SWK 121)

1

SWK 211 Social Interviewing Skills

3

SWK 221 Introduction to Social Welfare

3

SWK 290 Social Learning Internship (May be taken concurrently with FIRST semester of FSU classes.)

3

PROGRAM ELECTIVES – Ferris allows 9 elective credits. See a Ferris State advisor for assistance in selecting these credits.

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 2023

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