Integrative Studies

Our Integrative Studies program gives you the unique opportunity to dive deep into the exact skills you need for the specific career you want. Combine coursework from multiple departments across Ferris to give you an edge wherever you take your degree. Examples:

Organizational Engagement

Combining courses in business with advanced communications training, this course of study provides the skills and knowledge to engage organizations of all sizes and move them forward.

Social Science Management

Classes in social psychology and sociology are paired with negotiation and employment law courses to give greater insight into the workforce than traditional human resource management training.

Psychology Track

Combining an in-depth study of psychology with broad-based learning in areas such as public communication and international relations, this course of study makes for a powerfully versatile degree with applications in a wide range of industries.

"First, this major’s flexibility was an experience I will never forget. When I first met with Dr. Cullen, we created an academic plan for me to graduate within the two years that I was hoping for. For example, I planned to take a lot of child-related courses that a teacher would take like early education and child development. However, when I went to sign up for courses that we had put in my academic plan I realized that most of the courses were not offered online, which was a concern for me. We were able to deviate and create the right program for me. With Integrative Studies there is always a way."  - Courtney

"This  journey of Integrative Studies has been a wonderful experience.  It has encompassed many different areas of study and provided opportunities to challenge myself.  It has challenged me by teaching me how to speak to a group, organization skills, leadership abilities, evaluating my work and how it all relates to others.  The integrative studies program has allowed me to develop a comprehensive study program to rise up and meet my goals both personally and professionally.  Personally, I want to have the skills to present the best version of myself everyday."  - Rebecca

"I have learned so much from so many different disciplines at the college level. It allowed me to have new experiences and allows me to be able to realize and obtain my next goal, working in Student Affairs. I am waiting on all my acceptance letters from Graduate School to decide where I will end up going."  - David

"My integrative studies degree was so effective for me because all my classes have some sort of harmony and balance with one another. It made great use of my diverse choices of classes as it bought them together in a way that made my academic experience a complete package and ultimately, ready to compete in the professional world."  - Joshua

"My experience in this program has been a vital and reinforcing experience. When I learned about the options to create a self-expressive program, it put a lot of things into perspective for me. Primarily that, I don’t have to settle or conform into typical or common pathways. My interest and goals aren’t reflective of that style. And it was difficult to try to force my college experience and degree to align with that. With the Integrative Studies Program, I didn’t have to."  - Kayanna

• Alpena
• Big Rapids
• Online
• Sidney

We make transferring easy! Check out our transfer guides to see how your community college classes can be applied to your Ferris degree.

• Alpena Community College
• Montcalm Community College

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They'll help you maximize your financial aid at Ferris and your community college with scholarships, payment plans, consortium agreements, and other high-value programs.

Head to our financial aid page or schedule an appointment with a financial aid advisor to further explore how we can keep your degree within reach.

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