Communication Studies (CTD2-BS), B.S.

New Student Admission Requirements

• 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900, Math ACT Score of 15/SAT 400, English ACT 14/SAT 450

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

• 2.00 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• An English and Mathematics course.

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100  course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 36 to 37 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent) (3 Credits Met in College Requirements)

ENGL 311  is recommended for those students that choose the Social Media and Digital Communication (SMDC) minor in the Area of Emphasis section.

• Choose 1 of 3

• COMM 105 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 221 - Small Group Decision Making Credit Hours: 3

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• ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 1 of 4

• ENGL 311 - Advanced Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 321 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 323 - Proposal Writing Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 325 - Advanced Business Writing Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 7

• MATH 114 - Quantitative Reason for Pro 2 Credit Hours: 4
• MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
• MATH 117 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 4
• Any MATH Course Higher Than MATH 115 ; Consult Advisor for Exceptions
• Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
• Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
• Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required

Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.

Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.

Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course.

• Choose 1 of 2
• COMM 365 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• COMM 366 - Diversity and Communication Credit Hours: 3

United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.

Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.

Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements

If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

• COMM 460 - Comm Rights-Responsibilities Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• COMM 499 - Communication Senior Seminar Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)

Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements

If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

• COMM 460 - Comm Rights-Responsibilities Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• COMM 499 - Communication Senior Seminar Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)

Major Courses - 33 Credits Required

• COMM 101 - Intro to Communication Study Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 105 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 221 - Small Group Decision Making Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 299 - Theories Human Communication Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 300 - Research Methods in Comm Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 365 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 380 - Organizational Communication Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 460 - Comm Rights-Responsibilities Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 493 - Practicum in Communication Credit Hours: 1 TO 8
• COMM 499 - Communication Senior Seminar Credit Hours: 3

Area of Emphasis - 18 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)

Choose one of the two options.

Minor - 18 Credits Required

Choose any minor available at Ferris State University or equivalent.

Electives - 15 Credits Required

The credits required may vary depending on courses taken.

In order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, a student must have a minimum of 120 credits. The electives required for each student may vary depending on courses taken. Based on how a student meets the programmatic requirements, they may need more or less than 15 credits of elective courses to meet the required 120 credit minimum.

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.
• 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 bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:

• All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
• A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
• A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

• All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum grade of C must be earned in each Communication (COMM) and English (ENGL) course.

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

COMM 493  can be taken any semester after Spring of the third year. It may be taken multiple times for 1 to 3 credits. A minimum of 3 credits is required, however it can be taken for a maximum of 8 credits which can be applied to the number of elective credits.

Fourth Year