History (HIST-BA), B.A.

New Student Admission Requirements

• 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• ACT Score of 17 or SAT Score of 900
• Must demonstrate appropriate academic preparedness, maturity, and seriousness of purpose.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

• 2.00 Overall GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• At least 12 credits, including 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 - 33 to 34 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)

• Choose 1 of 3

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

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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 (Recommended)
• 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 117 ; 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 (6 Credits Met in College Requirements)

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.

• HIST 121 - US History to 1877 Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• HIST 211 - World Civilizations to 1400 Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)

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 - 2 Courses Required

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 - 2 Courses Required

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.

Bachelor of Arts Core - 7 to 15 Credits Required

The first requirement to satisfy the Bachelor of Arts Core is proficiency in a foreign language through the 201 level which may be taken in the student’s third semester and can be accomplished through any combination of approved assessment and course work. The second requirement to satisfy the Bachelor of Arts Core is a second Communication (COMM) course in which the student can choose from the list of options required for general education (COMM 105 , COMM 121  (Recommended), or COMM 221  (Recommended)).

Major Courses - 18 Credits Required

• HIST 121 - US History to 1877 Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 122 - US History - 1877 to Present Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 211 - World Civilizations to 1400 Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 212 - World Civilizations since 1400 Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 300 - Craft of History Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 400 - Research in History Credit Hours: 3

American History Electives - 9 Credits Required

A total of 9 credits is required in American History courses, which include any History (HIST) course number between 301 and 349. All 300-level History (HIST) courses require ENGL 150 .

World History Electives - 9 Credits Required

A total of 9 credits are required in World History courses, which include any History (HIST) course number between 350 and 394 except HIST 390 . All 300-level History (HIST) courses require ENGL 150 .

Academic Minor - 18 to 24 Credits Required

An academic minor is required, any approved minor is allowed, except teacher education minors. Students should consult with their major advisor if uncertain as to an appropriate minor to select. For graduation, both the academic minor clearance form and this major audit form must be attached to the graduation application.

Electives - 26 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 26 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.
• If you are unable to complete your Bachelor of Arts required foreign language or your general education math and science courses by the end of your second year, fourth semester, you are strongly urged to enroll in Ferris State University’s summer semesters or a local community college near your hometown.
• Foreign languages, mathematics, and natural sciences/lab courses will pose the greatest challenges to juniors and seniors in terms of course scheduling conflicts. These are typically 4-credit courses, and they meet at times that are often in conflict with the traditional schedule matrix used by 3-credit courses in your major and minor. To save time and money, these courses ideally need to be completed before you start your third year in the Bachelor of Arts in History (HIST-BA) program.
• The Bachelor of Arts degree requires students to successfully complete at least fourteen 300 level courses and earn 120 credit hours.
• 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 all courses within the Major Courses, American History Electives, and World History Electives sections.

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Fourth Year