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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog
Social Justice (SCJS-BS), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
The interdisciplinary Social Justice program provides students with a curriculum in which they will examine social differences within society, the causes and consequences of social justice and inequality, and ways in which they can connect what they have learned to their own society to effect change. As a part of the degree program, students will undertake internships in which they will learn about social justice issues in practice. The Social Justice BS degree will prepare graduates to work in a wide variety of fields, including business, law, health advocacy and health care, education, government, human services, social advocacy, criminal justice, public policy analysis, and non-profit institutions.
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Program Outcomes
- Students will explain diversity as a social construct.
- Students will identify and describe social injustices in their society.
- Students will recognize possible remedies for those injustices.
- Students will apply what they have learned about social justice during their internship.
New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.25 -2.49 with college approval)
- Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900 -930
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- 2.00 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- At least 12 credits
University Requirements - 39 to 41 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 - 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
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. GEOG 111 is recommended.
Culture 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 have no more than 5 credits from Cultural Competency Activities. Self and Society 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. If the Sociology concentration is chosen in the Concentrations section, students should take PLSC 311 or PLSC 323 .
United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - Course Required Met in Self and Society Competency
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 - Course Required Met in Culture Competency
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 - 82 to 85 Credits Required
Major Courses - 22 Credits Required
Concentrations - 60 to 63 Credits Required
Choose four concentrations; one must be Public Advocacy (PASJ) or Multi-Media Journalism (MJSJ). Criminal Justice Concentration (CJSJ) - 15 Credits Required
Diversity Concentration (DVSJ) - 15 Credits Required
Geography Concentration (GOSJ) - 15 Credits Required
Gerontology Concentration (GNSJ) - 15 Credits Required
Multi-Media Journalism Concentration (MJSJ) - 15 Credits Required
Public Advocacy Concentration (PASJ) - 15 Credits Required
Public Health Concentration (PHSJ) - 15 Credits Required
Public History Concentration (PTSJ) - 15 Credits Required
Political Science Concentration (PLSJ) - 15 Credits Required
Sociology Concentration (PSSJ) - 15 Credits Required
Spanish Concentration (SPSJ) - 16 to 17 Credits Required
A student may earn credit for SPAN 201 and/or SPAN 202 by receiving certain scores on the International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), or College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams. A student may take the Web-CAPE exam for placement into a higher-level Spanish course but will not earn credit. Consult advisor for assistance in course placement.
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 minimum grade of C must be earned in all courses within the Major Courses and Concentrations sections.
Suggested Semester Layout
Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree Spring Courses
- Major Course Credit Hours: 3
- Concentration Course Credit Hours: 3
- Concentration Course Credit Hours: 3
- Concentration Course Credit Hours: 3
- Concentration Course Credit Hours: 3
Fall Courses
- Major Course Credit Hours: 3
- Concentration Course Credit Hours: 3
- Concentration Course Credit Hours: 3
- Concentration Course Credit Hours: 3
- Concentration Course Credit Hours: 3
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