Advanced Workforce Development (CTWF2-CT) Certificate

New Student Admission Requirements

• Completed application for admission.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a 3.00 or higher GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• Submit official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended. Ferris graduates need not submit transcripts for coursework completed at Ferris.
• International students whose first (native) language is not English need to have English proficiency test scores sent directly from the testing agency to demonstrate meeting the Ferris standards for English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo).

These requirements also apply to Transfer Students.

Certificate Courses - 9 Credits Required

• ECTE 505 - Training in Bus and Industry Credit Hours: 3
• ECTE 509 - Occup Analysis - Needs Assess Credit Hours: 3
• ECTE 515 - Workforce and Org Development Credit Hours: 3

Notes

• Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
• The goal of the nine credit Graduate Certificate in Advanced Workforce Development is to promote knowledge and leadership among professionals in the workforce and organizational development fields including, but not limited to, those employed in secondary or postsecondary education institutions, social services industries, and employee groups and private businesses. One of the biggest business challenges is the effective acquisition and management of human capital talent. Hiring people with the right skills, at the right time, and at the right cost through an effective and efficient selection process creates high Return On Investment (ROI) value for the recruiting process as well the employment lifecycle of the new hire. This Graduate Certificate in Advanced Workforce Development can be taken as a separate certificate, or as part of the Master of Science in Career and Technical Education (MSCTE) program.
• Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for a graduate certificate at Ferris State University:

• A minimum of 6 credits within the certificate must be earned.
• A GPA of 3.00 or higher must be achieved for the courses within the certificate.
• A minimum of 70 percent of the degree requirements must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
• A minimum grade of C or higher must be earned in each course with no more than two grades of C.
• No more than 6 hours can be independent study and/or special topics.
• Degree requirements shall be completed within 5 years from first enrollment in a graduate course following admission.
• Each student must complete a thesis, graduate project, policy paper, internship, comprehensive examination, or additional course work.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

• All requirements as specified in the All Certificate Requirements section must be met.