Public Relations
Bachelor of Science Degree
Northwestern Michigan College
Transfer Guide
Public relations is one of the fastest growing professions in the U.S. (Dept. of Labor, Fortune Magazine). Career professionals write,
speak, and create a variety of communication tools to reach an organization's key audience. PR practitioners counsel upper management on
ethical best practices and right action. They work in nearly all professional fields, including corporate, independent agencies, non-profit,
government, sports, entertainment, and investor relations. PR professionals must be creative, think strategically, and be excellent writers.
Ferris hosts the ONLY PR program in the nation to offer public relations as a business degree and the ONLY PR program in Michigan to
be certified by the national Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Plus, our faculty have real-world experience, exceptional
academic credentials, and Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). Our student-run PR firm gives students outstanding hands-on
experience and professional training.
Course Requirements
Ferris State University
Northwestern Michigan College
Course
Ferris Equiv.
Northwestern Michigan College
Course Titles
COM 111
ENG 111
ENG 112
NMC
NMC
MTH 111
or
MTH 121
NMC
COMM 121
ENGL 150
ENGL 250
VARIES
VARIES
MATH 115
ECO 201
ECO 202
PSY 101
SOC 101
ANT 113
ECON 221
ECON 222
PSY 150
SOCY 121
ANTH 122
NMC
ACC 121
ACC 122
ENG 224
MKT 201
MGT 241
MTH 131
VARIES
ACCT 201
ACCT 202
JRNL 121
MKTG 321
MGMT 301
STQM 260
Public Speaking
English Composition
English Composition
Lab Science
Natural Science
Intermediate Algebra
or
College Algebra
Humanities/Cultural Enrichment
(3 credits at FSU 200+ level)
Principles of Marco Economics
Principles of Micro Economics
Introduciton Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Cultural
Anthropology
General Education Elective
Prinicples of Accounting
Principles of Accounting
Journalism Fundamentals
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Management
Probability/Statistics
VARIES
Total Northwestern Michigan College Credits
Cr. Hrs.
4
4
4
4
3-4
4
9
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
65-66
Students transferring to Ferris with the Michigan Transfer Agreement
(MTA) and entering a degree program will have met a 30-hour block of
lower-level general education courses. However, this does not exempt
students from completing program specific prerequisites or higher-level
general education course requirements. Students should contact their
advisor regarding classes that meet the MTA.
Contact Information
Big Rapids Campus
College of Business
http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/colleges/
231-591-2420 or COB@ferris.edu
www.ferris.edu/transferservices
Course
Ferris Course Titles
BLAW 301 Legal Environment of Business
ENGL 325 Advanced Business Writing
BUSN 499 Interdisciplinary Integrating Experience
FINC 322
Financial Management I
ISYS 321
Business Information Systems
MGMT 370 Quality-Operations Management
PREL 101 Public Relations Seminar I
PREL 240 Public Relations Principle
PREL 341 Public Relations Tactics
PREL 350 Public Relations Ethics/Law
PREL 401 Public Relations Seminar IV
PREL 440 Public Relations Strategy
PREL 455 Public Relations Campaigns
PREL 491 Public Relations Internship
JRNL 122
Reporting
MKTG 425 Marketing Research
Choose one of the following concentrations
Employee Relations Concentration
MGMT 373 Human Resource Management
MGMT 375 Negotiations
MGMT 385 Recruitment and Selection
Employee Relations Directed Elective
Investor Relations Concentration
FINC 300
Mathematics of Finance
FINC 312
Financial Markets-Institutions
FINC 323
Financial Management II
Finance Directed Elective
Marketing Promotion Concentration
AIMC 300 Principles of Advertising/IMC
AIMC 324 Promotional Writing
MKTG 231 Principles of Marketing
MKTG 322 Consumer Behavior
Media Relations Concentration
ENGL 411 Professional Technical Communication
JRNL 228
Feature and Opinion Writing
TDMP 243 Field Production
TDMP 326 Script Writing
Public Relations Concentration
PR Elective PR Elective
PR Elective PR Elective
PR Elective PR Elective
PR Elective PR Elective
Total Ferris Credits
Cr. Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
12
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
57
Credits Required for Degree 122-123
Public Relations
Bachelor of Science Degree
Northwestern Michigan College
Transfer Guide
General Admission Criteria
 Combined college or university GPA of 2.35 (on a 4.0 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA is based on completion of 12 credit
hours or more. (It is highly recommended that transfer credits include The FSU equivalency of ENGL 150, MATH 115, and the FSU
equivalency of a social awareness or cultural enrichment course OR general education requirements.) Developmental courses will not
be considered in computing the GPA requirement.
 Transfer equivalency for FSU ENGLISH 150 or placement during the first semester at FSU, which would require an ACT English
score of 16 or higher; Compass score 70 – 100.
 Transfer equivalency for FSU MATH 115 or placement during the first semester at FSU, which would require an ACT Math score of
19 or higher; Compass Algebra score 46 - 74 and HS Algebra with 2.0.
Delivery Locations
This degree and the Ferris courses are offered at the following locations:
 Ferris State University, Big Rapids Campus, Big Rapids MI
 Select courses may be delivered online and/or in a mixed delivery format (i.e. a mix of online and face-to-face instruction at the Ferris
Main Campus or at an off-campus location)
Transfer Student Orientation
All new students to Ferris State University are required to complete an orientation. Orientation for incoming freshmen is a one day session
that occurs on campus and includes class registration. Eligible transfer students have the option of completing an online orientation or
attending an on campus session.
Advising Notes
It is recommended that potential applicants meet with an advisor to review the degree, course schedule, and have any questions answered
prior to completing an application. Students who are completing the MTA may have different general education course
requirements for the particular degree selected. Meeting with a Ferris advisor prior to the selection of general education or
elective course work may reduce the chance of completing a course that will not apply toward the selected degree. Once admitted,
students must continue to meet with an advisor as they work toward graduation.
Online Learning
Orientation is required for students who register for an online course or are completing an online degree. Students must demonstrate
competency in FerrisConnect skills. This may be done by taking a tutorial and quiz, or, for students who have already taken and passed
online courses, they can submit a waiver request. Students should check with the department that offers the class to determine its
particular needs and/or the Ferris advisor regarding registration for online course work.
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
Ferris participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement will facilitate the transfer of general education
requirements from one Michigan institution to another. Students may complete the MTA as part of a degree program or as a stand-alone
package. The MTA consists of a minimum of 30 general education credit hours as identified by the college or university.
Disclaimer
This is a guide for students who plan to transfer to Ferris State University. This guide is not intended to be a contract with Ferris. The
information on this guide is subject to change. Students should contact their community college or Ferris to keep informed of changes.
Final responsibility for verifying all transfer information lies with the student. Please refer to the effective and/or revised date on the
bottom of the guide.
Effective Fall 2014
TSC/MTA updated July 2014