General Education at Ferris State University

Learning Outcomes Areas*:

Communication Competence
- Writing
- Speech

Quantitative Skills
Scientific Understanding
Social Awareness
Cultural Enrichment
Global Consciousness
Race/Ethnicity/Gender
Writing Intensive Courses

Ferris State University has developed outcomes criteria for each general education area, and course criteria where appropriate. These criteria help to clarify the educational goals for general education, serve as a basis for assessment, and help to identify what courses must include to satisfy a particular general education outcome. Please click on the outcomes areas above to see the criteria.

*NOTE: general education requirements for specific degrees (BS, BA, BIS, BAS, AS, AA, AAS) at Ferris differ. Please consult Requirements by Degree for details.

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