Ferris Case Study
Current General Education Program
36 credits across 6 competency areas. Catalog year 2026-2027.
- Total credits
- 36
- Competency areas
- 6
- Catalog year
- 2026-2027
Credit structure
- Lower-level credits
- 28
- Upper-level credits
- 8
Annual direct and indirect measures reported to Academic Affairs.
Competency areas
Communication
Written and oral communication for academic and professional contexts.
6 credits required
Quantitative Reasoning
Mathematical and statistical literacy for informed decision-making.
3 credits required
Natural Sciences
Scientific inquiry and laboratory experience.
7 credits required
Social Sciences
Analysis of human behavior and social institutions.
7 credits required
Humanities
Critical engagement with culture, history, and ideas.
7 credits required
Diversity & Global
Intercultural competence and global perspectives.
6 credits required
Applicable degrees
- BA
- BS
- BAS