Liberal Arts
Program Requirements
Liberal Arts, AA Program Checksheet
Includes:
- Major Courses and General Education Courses
- Admission and Transfer Requirements
- Graduation Requirements
Why Choose Liberal Arts?
If you plan to obtain a liberal arts degree in a major not available at Ferris State University, you should consider the associate of liberal arts program. During the first year, you take basic courses including English, communication, culture and humanities, science, mathematics and social sciences. However, the design of the program allows for flexibility through choice of electives. Therefore, it is possible for you to earn an associate of arts degree while working towards a specific major.
These courses can also be applied to the bachelor of arts degrees at Ferris, or into other career programs in the College of Arts and Sciences such as Psychology, Applied Speech Communication, Technical and Professional Communication and Public Administration, and also into career programs in the Colleges of Education and Human Services, Business and Allied Health Sciences.
As a Liberal Arts major, you will be assigned a faculty advisor to assist you with program planning. Career counseling is available at the Ferris Career and Educational Counseling Center.
Career Opportunities
Liberal Arts provides the educational foundation needed for all careers because it teaches:
- Thinking
- Reading
- Communicating
- Analyzing
- Problem solving
You may earn an associate in arts degree while working toward a specific career objective. Faculty advisors will assist you with educational planning.
More Information
PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR: Dave Schrock
PHONE: 231-591-3705
EMAIL: [email protected]
College of Arts & Sciences
Ferris State University
820 Campus Drive/ASC 3052
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2225
Phone: 231-591-3660