Community Leadership (CMLD-AA), A.A.

New Student Admission Requirements

• 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

• 2.00 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)

In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

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 an associate degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 9 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

• Choose 1 of 4

• 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 251 - Argumentation and Debate Credit Hours: 3

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• ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 1 of 2

• ENGL 211 - Industrial and Career Writing Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

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

• Choose 1 of 6

• MATH 114 - Quantitative Reason for Pro 2 Credit Hours: 4
• MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
• Any MATH Course Higher Than MATH 120 ; 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.

• Choose 3 of 7

• HIST 230 - Michigan History Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 251 - Nationalism and Immigration Credit Hours: 3
• PHIL 216 - Introduction to Ethics Credit Hours: 3
• PHIL 217 - Introduction to Logic Credit Hours: 3
• PHIL 220 - Ethics in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
• Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3
• Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3

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.

• READ 176 - Analytical Reading Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 2 of 8

• COMM 365 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
• COMM 366 - Diversity and Communication Credit Hours: 3
• ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
• ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
• JRNL 251 - Understanding Mass Media Credit Hours: 3
• PLSC 251 - Public Administration Credit Hours: 3
• SOCY 122 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
• SOCY 141 - The American Community Credit Hours: 3

Major Courses - 18 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

• CARE 201 - Career Skills - I Credit Hours: 1
• CARE 202 - Career Skills - II Credit Hours: 1
• CARE 203 - Career Skills - III Credit Hours: 1
• LEAD 200 - Intro to Scholarly Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
• LEAD 240 - Transformational & Exp. Ldrshp Credit Hours: 3
• LEAD 299 - Leadership Capstone Credit Hours: 3
• MGMT 305 - Agile Leadership Credit Hours: 3 (Must Be A Second Semester Sophomore)
• Directed Elective Credit Hours: 3

Professional Component - 9 Credits Required

These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.

• Choose 3 of 8

• ISYS 105 - Introduction to Microcomputer Systems and Software Credit Hours: 3
• MGMT 301 - Applied Management Credit Hours: 3
• MGMT 302 - Team Dynamics - Org Behavior Credit Hours: 3
• MGMT 373 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours: 3
• PREL 240 - Public Relations Principle Credit Hours: 3
• PREL 360 - Reputation Mgmt&Crisis Comm Credit Hours: 3
• PROJ 320 - Proj Management Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3
• PROJ 325 - Agile Project Management 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.
• 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 an associate degree at Ferris State University:

• All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum of 60 credits must be earned.
• A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A minimum of 15 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.

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 2.00 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Major Courses section.

First Year

Second Year