2024-2025 Catalog
Journalism and Technical Communication (JTCP-BS), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
Journalism and Technical Communication students learn about journalistic techniques applied to technical and professional communication. They also learn the history and future of writing and develop project planning skills. In addition, they analyze newspapers and other print and electronic media texts, including Internet publications, journals, books, magazines, social media, and speeches. Journalism and Technical Communication students develop skills in writing, organizing, and communicating information, which leads to careers as reporters, editors, and feature/opinion writers. Job opportunities also include business fields such as marketing, advertising, and public relations. Nearly every industry needs employees who can communicate technical and professional information effectively to its customers and clients.
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Program Outcomes
- Create appropriate written, spoken, and/or multimedia journalism products that follow standard usage and documentation conventions.
- Analyze complex communication situations.
- Demonstrate professional best practices in journalism.
- Design accessible, appropriate information for journalistic audiences.
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 Overall GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- At least 12 credits, including an English and Mathematics course.
University Requirements - 36 to 38 Credits Required
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)
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
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.
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.
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.
College Requirements - 84 to 88 Credits Required
Major Courses - 54 to 58 Credits Required
Content Specialty Courses - 15 Credits Required
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.
Portfolio Approval
Complete a portfolio and present it as part of the ENGL 499 course.
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.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.
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 3.00 or higher cumulative GPA is required in all 300-level English (ENGL) courses.
- A minimum grade of C+ must be earned in all 400-level English (ENGL) courses.
- Complete a portfolio and have it approved.
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