Ferris State University
International Baccalaureate Exam Credit
Note: FSU recognizes subjects taken at the higher level (HL).  This table reflects HL subject equivalencies
IB Subject IB Score FSU Courses FSU Credits
Art/Design 4 ARTS 101 3
5, 6, or 7  ARTS 101-102 6
 
Biology 4 BIOL 103 4
5, 6, or 7 BIOL 121, 122 8
 
Chemistry 4 CHEM 121 5
5, 6, or 7 General CHEM 10
 
Computer Science 4, 5, 6, or 7 General ISYS  Department Review
 
Design Technology Department Review
 
Economics 4 ECON 221 3
5, 6, or 7 ECON 221, 222 6
 
English 5, 6, or 7 ENGL 150 3
 
Geography 4, 5, 6, or 7 GEOG 100 3
 
History 4, 5, 6, or 7 HIST 9
 
History of Islam 4, 5, 6, or 7 HIST Department Review
 
French, German, Spanish 4 or 5 201 4
6 or 7 201, 202 8
 
Math 5, 6, or 7 Department Review
Department Review
 
Physics 4 PHYS 211 4
5, 6, or 7 PHYS 211, 212 8
 
Philosophy 4, 5, 6, or 7 General HUMN 3
 
Psychology 4, 5, 6, or 7 General PSYC  3
 
Social Anthropology 4, 5, 6, or 7 General ANTH 3
 
Theater Arts 4, 5, 6, or 7 General THRT  3
 
For further information, contact the Testing Office at:  Institutional Research and Testing
   1201 S. State Street CSS-313
   Big Rapids, MI  49307
   231-591-3628
   ottesona@ferris.edu