2024-2025 Catalog
Technical Education (TCED2-BS), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
Rapid technological changes have generated strong demand for technical teachers in Michigan. Graduates can expect excellent career opportunities in industry, secondary and vocational education. Technical skills and the training to teach them to others are a valuable combination in education today. If you relate well to others and enjoy working with your hands and mind, you are well suited for a worthwhile and rewarding career in technical education. The Ferris State University technical education program provides a balanced mix of courses in three major areas: professional education, field experience and liberal arts education. About a third of the courses required for graduation will be in the major’s chosen field. Technical education students also must complete occupational work experience. A field experience in which students work with young people in public schools is required, along with a full-time directed teaching assignment in a vocational/technical program at an area vocational center or high school.
The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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Program Outcomes
- Teacher candidates demonstrate understanding of the complexities of learners, communities, and cultures to assure inclusive learning environments.
- Teacher candidates will develop and implement culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Teacher candidates demonstrate understanding of content knowledge bases as evidenced by Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) performance, GPAs, and other relevant measures.
- Teacher candidates employ best practices within contexts of content instruction with consideration of local and global issues.
- Teacher candidates design and implement a variety of differentiated assessments, formative and summative, to make decisions in relation to student learning and instructional effectiveness.
- Teacher candidates develop and implement rigorous, standards-based curriculum to address the needs of the whole child.
- Teacher candidates demonstrate understating of the professional responsibilities in the field including ethics, professional development, and communication.
- Teacher candidates actively reflect on their instructional practices and use feedback to improve.
New Student Admission Requirements
- Students must have an associate degree, 40 credit hours, or an occupational competence documented.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. Developmental courses will not be considered in computingthe GPA requirement.
- Completion of an associate degree with at least 40 semester credits hours or an occupational competence documented.
- Completion of ENGL 150 or transfer equivalent of C grade or higher
- Completion of MATH 115 or transfer equivalent of C grade or higher
University Requirements - 39 to 40 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - Credit Required Met in Associate
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 - 39 to 40 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)
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required (Consult Advisor)
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required (Consult Advisor)
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 (Consult Advisor)
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. Students in this program cannot have courses met using the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.
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. Students in this program cannot have courses met using the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.
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 - 81 Credits Required
Major Courses - 0 Credits Required
Work Experience - 0 Credits Required
Students must have a total of 4,000 hours of recent, relevant, wage-earning occupational work experience prior to receiving recommendations for certifications. Professional Sequence - 44 Credits Required
Level 1 Courses - 11 Credits Required
Students may only retake two of the four Level 1 courses. Students may not repeat any education course more than once.
These courses are used to calculate the professional sequence 2.75 GPA requirement.
Level 2 Courses - 21 Credits Required
Prior to enrolling in any Level 2 courses, all students must meet the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements, currently Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); see advisor for options. Complete all Level 1 courses with a minimum of 2.50 GPA with no grade lower than a C, have a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and complete a Level 2 application.
Students may not repeat any education course more than once.
These courses are used to calculate the professional sequence 2.75 GPA requirement.
Level 3 Courses - 12 Credits Required
Prior to enrolling in Level 3 courses, all students must pass the Michigan test for teacher certification in their subject area. Students must obtain the appropriate GPA for their major/minor as established by each department. A 2.75 GPA is required in the professional education course sequence. A 2.50 cumulative GPA is also required before student teaching.
Students may not repeat any education course more than once.
These courses are used to calculate the professional sequence 2.75 GPA requirement.
Additional Requirements - 37 Credits Required
Students must have an associate degree, 37 credit hours, or an occupational competence documented. 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.
- Ferris State University’s Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO) and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) policies will not apply to this program due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.
- 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 2.50 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Professional Sequence section.
- A 2.50 or higher cumulative GPA is required before beginning student teaching.
- A minimum grade of C must be earned in all courses.
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