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AAS.AAP Associate in Applied Science Degree: Administrative Assistant Professional Requirements

A minimum of 62 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • PSY.103 Human Relations 3 Credits

  • HUM.200 Modernity & Culture 3 Credits
    • or HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits

  • ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
  • AAP.120 Office Mathematics 3 Credits
  • AAP.136 Terminology & Proofreading 3 Credits
  • AAP.142 Intermediate Word Processing/Keyboarding 3 Credits
  • AAP.164 Business Communication I 3 Credits
  • AAP.200 Advanced Word Processing Applications 3 Credits
  • AAP.230 Written/Digital Correspondence using AI 3 Credits
  • AAP.232 Introduction to Social Media Marketing 3 Credits
  • AAP.240 Advanced Work Processing/Keyboarding 3 Credits
  • AAP.259 Capstone 3 Credits
  • AAP.260 Admin Assistant Professional Internship 3 Credits
  • AAP.264 Business Communications II 3 Credits
  • CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
  • MID.150 Career Readiness 1 Credit

General Business Office Track

  • AAP.236 Intro to Event Planning 3 Credits
  • AAP.242 Useful Apps 3 Credits
  • AAP.254 Office Procedures 3 Credits

Medical Office Track

  • ALH.100 Medical Terminology 3 Credits
  • ALH.112 Insurance Billing 3 Credits
  • AAP.236 Intro to Event Planning 3 Credits
  • AAP.255 Medical Office Procedures 3 Credits

Legal Office Track

  • AAP.138 Basic Legal Terminology 3 Credits
  • AAP.238 Legal Transcription 3 Credits
  • AAP.254 Office Procedures 3 Credits

AAS.ACC Associate in Applied Science Degree: Accounting Requirements

A minimum of 62 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.107 College Algebra 3 Credits
  • ENV.200 Environmental Biology 3 Credits

  • SSC.200 The Social Sciences and Contemporary America 3 Credits

  • HUM.200 Modernity & Culture 3 Credits
    • or HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits

  • ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
  • ACC.205 Payroll Accounting 3 Credits
  • ACC.211 Managerial Accounting 4 Credits
  • ACC.231 Principles of Cost Accounting 3 Credits
  • ACC.251 Tax Accounting I 3 Credits
  • ACC.252 Tax Accounting II 3 Credits
  • ACC.261 Computerized Accounting 3 Credits
  • ACC.280 Accounting Internship 2 Credits
  • AAP.264 Business Communications II 3 Credits
  • BUS.151 Introduction to Business Issues 3 Credits
  • BUS.213 Business Law and Ethics 3 Credits
  • BUS.255 Entrepreneurial Finance 3 Credits
  • CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
  • CIS.130 Applications with Microcomputers 3 Credits
  • MID.150 Career Readiness 1 Credit

AAS.AGR.BUS Associate in Applied Science: Agriculture Business Requirements

A minimum of 62 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.107 College Algebra 3 Credits
    • or MAT.114 Mathematical Reasoning 3 Credits
    • or MAT.212 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 Credits

Natural Science (Group II)

  • BIO.101 College Biology 4 Credits
  • CHM.105 Introductory Chemistry 4 Credits

Social Sciences (Group III)

  • PSY.103 Human Relations 3 Credits
  • SSC.200 The Social Science and Contemporary America 3 Credits

Humanities (Group IV)

  • HUM.200 Modernity and Culture 3 Credits
  • HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits
  • PHL.220 Ethical Issues 3 Credits

  • ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
  • AGR.101 Introduction to Agriculture 3 Credits
  • AGR.102 Introduction to Animal Science 4 Credits
  • AGR.103 Introduction to Crop and Plant Science 4 Credits
  • AGR.105 Professional Agriculture Seminar 2 Credits
  • AGR.130 Farm Management 3 Credits
  • AGR.143 Agriculture Applications in Technology 2 Credits
  • AGR.201 Introduction to Agriculture Economics 3 Credits
  • AGR.204 Agriculture Perceptions in Agriculture and Community Issues 2 Credits
  • AGR.291 Agriculture Internship 2 Credits

  • BIO.103 Concepts of Genetics and Biotechnology 3 Credits
  • BUS.162 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
  • BUS.171 Principles of Sales 3 Credits
  • ECO.202 Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) 3 Credits
  • ENG.112 Introduction to Literature 3 Credits
  • ENV.200 Environmental Biology 3 Credits
  • MID.150 Career Readiness 1 Credit

AAS.AGR.FMO Associate in Applied Science: Farm Management & Operations Requirements

A minimum of 61 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.105 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits
    • or MAT.107 College Algebra 3 Credits
    • or MAT.114 Mathematical Reasoning 3 Credits
    • or MAT.212 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 Credits

Natural Science (Group II)

  • BIO.101 College Biology 4 Credits
  • CHM.105 Introductory Chemistry 4 Credits
  • CHM.111 General College Chemistry I 5 Credits
  • ENV.200 Environmental Biology 3 Credits

Social Sciences (Group III)

  • PSY.103 Human Relations 3 Credits
  • ECO.202 Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) 3 Credits

Humanities (Group IV)

  • ENG.112 Introduction to Literature 3 Credits
  • HUM.200 Modernity and Culture 3 Credits
  • HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits
  • PHL.220 Ethical Issues 3 Credits

  • AGR.101 Introduction to Agriculture 3 Credits
  • AGR.102 Introduction to Animal Science 4 Credits
  • AGR.103 Introduction to Crop and Plant Science 4 Credits
  • AGR.104 Introduction to Soil Science 3 Credits
  • AGR.105 Professional Agriculture Seminar 2 Credits
  • AGR.130 Farm Management 3 Credits
  • AGR.131 Soil and Water Conservation 3 Credits
  • AGR.143 Agriculture Applications in Technology 2 Credits
  • AGR.201 Introduction to Agriculture Economics 3 Credits
  • AGR.202 Introduction to Agricultural Communication 3 Credits
  • AGR.203 Animal Health and Nutrition 2 Credits
  • AGR.204 Agriculture Perceptions in Agriculture and Community Issues 2 Credits
  • AGR.291 Agriculture Internship 2 Credits

  • ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
  • BIO.103 Concepts of Genetics and Biotechnology 3 Credits
  • BUS.162 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
  • BUS.122 Principles of Management 3 Credits
  • BUS.171 Principles of Sales 3 Credits
  • BUS.213 Business Law and Ethics 3 Credits
  • MID.150 Career Readiness 1 Credit

AAS.AIM Associate in Applied Science Degree: Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Requirements

A minimum of 60 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.170 Technical Mathematics II 3 Credits

  • PSY.103 Human Relations 3 Credits

  • HUM.200 Modernity and Culture 3 Credits
    • or HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits

Completion of one of the following tracks:

Automation 

  • AIM.100 Industrial Safety 3 Credits
  • AIM.101 Basic Machine Shop Practices 4 Credits
  • CAD.101 Technical Drawing and Blueprint Reading 3 Credits
  • AIM.106 Introduction to Metrology 3 Credits
  • AIM.107 Introduction to Electric Circuits 3 Credits
  • AIM.108 Introduction to Fluid-Power 3 Credits
  • AIM.209 Mechatronics/Automation 3 Credits
  • AIM.113 Introduction to CNC Programming 4 Credits
  • AIM.116 CNC Programming 4 Credits
  • AIM.150 Robotic Programming/Material Handling 3 Credits
  • AIM.160 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Credits
  • AIM.200 Robotic Vision/Sensors 3 Credits
  • AIM.207 Electric Circuits II 3 Credits
  • AIM.260 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Credits

Machine Tool

  • AIM.100 Industrial Safety 3 Credits
  • AIM.101 Basic Machine Shop Practices 4 Credits
  • AIM.102 Machine Shop Practices II 4 Credits
  • CAD.101 Technical Drawing and Blueprint Reading 3 Credits
  • AIM.106 Introduction to Metrology 3 Credits
  • AIM.113 Introduction to CNC Programming 4 Credits
  • AIM.116 CNC Programming 4 Credits
  • AIM.140 Metallurgy & Industrial Materials 3 Credits
  • AIM.213 CNC Programming II 4 Credits
  • AIM.216 MasterCam II 4 Credits
  • AIM.250 Advanced CNC Programming 4 Credits
  • AIM.280 CNC Capstone 4 Credits
  • CAD.210 Introduction to SolidWorks 3 Credits

Management

  • ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
  • AIM.100 Industrial Safety 3 Credits
  • AIM.101 Basic Machine Shop Practices 4 Credits
  • CAD.101 Technical Drawing and Blueprint Reading 3 Credits
  • AIM.106 Introduction to Metrology 3 Credits
  • AIM.113 Introduction to CNC Programming 4 Credits
  • AIM.150 Robotic Programming/Material Handling 3 Credits
  • AIM.160 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Credits
  • BUS.122 Principles of Management 3 Credits
  • BUS.151 Introduction to Business Issues 3 Credits
  • BUS.213 Business Law and Ethics 3 Credits
  • BUS.231 Principles of Advertising 3 Credits
  • CAD.210 Introduction to SolidWorks 3 Credits
  • PHY.103 Applied Physics 4 Credits

Plastics

  • AIM.100 Industrial Safety 3 Credits
  • AIM.101 Basic Machine Shop Practices 4 Credits
  • CAD.101 Technical Drawing and Blueprint Reading 3 Credits
  • AIM.106 Introduction to Metrology 3 Credits
  • AIM.107 Introduction to Electric Circuits 3 Credits
  • AIM.113 Introduction to CNC Programming 4 Credits
  • AIM.116 CNC Programming 4 Credits
  • AIM.150 Robotic Programming/Material Handling 3 Credits
  • AIM.160 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Credits
  • AIM.200 Robotic Vision/Sensors 3 Credits
  • CAD.210 Introduction to SolidWorks 3 Credits
  • MID.150 Career Readiness 1 Credit
  • PLT.101 Survey of the Plastics Industry 2 Credits
  • PLT.110 Plastics and Polymer Materials 3 Credits
  • PLT.225 Production Planning and Control 3 Credits

Welding 

  • AIM.100 Industrial Safety 3 Credits
  • AIM.101 Basic Machine Shop Practices 4 Credits
  • AIM.102 Machine Shop Practices II 4 Credits
    • or WLD.245 Pipe Welding 3 Credits
  • AIM.200 Robotic Vision/Sensors 3 Credits
  • CAD.101 Technical Drawing and Blueprint Reading 3 Credits
  • AIM.106 Introduction to Metrology 3 Credits
  • AIM.113 Introduction to CNC Programming 4 Credits
  • AIM.140 Metallurgy & Industrial Materials 3 Credits
  • AIM.150 Robotic Programming/Material Handling 3 Credits
  • WLD.126 Sense 1A 3 Credits
  • WLD.127 Sense 1B 3 Credits
  • WLD.130 Metal Fabrication 3 Credits
  • WLD.225 Advanced Welding 8 Credits

AAS.AMS Associate in Applied Science Degree: Automotive & Diesel Service Requirements

A minimum of 70 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.104 Basic Algebra 3 Credits
  • ENV.200 Environmental Biology 3 Credits

  • HUM.200 Modernity & Culture 3 Credits
    • or HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits

  • AMS.101 Automotive Service Introduction 3 Credits
  • AMS.104 Basic Automotive Electricity 3 Credits
  • AMS.109 Small Engines and Engine Fundamentals 3 Credits
  • AMS.110 Auto Engine Fundamentals & Overhaul 4 Credits
  • AMS.116 Electrical Accessories 3 Credits
  • AMS.124 Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning 3 Credits
  • AMS.125 Engine Performance I 5 Credits
  • AMS.126 Engine Performance II 4 Credits
  • AMS.205 Steering & Suspension Systems 3 Credits
  • AMS.206 Brakes 3 Credits
  • AMS.214 Automatic Transmissions 3 Credits
  • AMS.222 Manual Transmissions and Drive Train 4 Credits
  • AMS.232 Automotive Tech Internship 2 Credits
  • AMS.240 Automotive Diesel Performance and Diagnostics 4 Credits
  • AMS.250 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems 4 Credits
  • WLD.105 Automotive Welding 3 Credits
  • MID.150 Career Readiness 1 Credit

AAS.CAD Associate in Applied Science Degree: Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology Requirements

A minimum of 64 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.170 Technical Mathematics II 3 Credits
  • PHY.103 Applied Physics 4 Credits

  • PSY.103 Human Relations 3 Credits

  • CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
  • CAD.101 Technical Drawing and Blueprint Reading 3 Credits
  • CAD.120 Introduction to AutoCAD 3 Credits
  • CAD.201 Mechanical Detail Drafting with CAD 3 Credits
  • CAD.210 Introduction to SolidWorks 3 Credits
  • CAD.211 Advanced SolidWorks Applications 3 Credits
  • CAD.216 3D Printing Applications FDM 3 Credits
  • CAD.217 3D Printing Applications Polyjet 3 Credits
  • CAD.220 Introduction to Revit 3 Credits
  • CAD.250 Computer Assisted Design Internship 2 Credits
  • CAD.280 CAD Program and Software Certification 3 Credits
  • AIM.101 Basic Machine Shop Practices 4 Credits
  • AIM.106 Intro to Metrology 3 Credits
  • AIM.113 Introduction to CNC Programming 4 Credits
  • AIM.116 CNC Programming 4 Credits
  • MID.150 Career Readiness 1 Credit

  • Suggested courses for Ferris State University Transfer Programs are: ENG.222, MAT.124, and PHY.211
  • Please work with your Mid Mentor to fit these courses into your plan.
  • All CAD courses must be passed with a minimum grade of “B” or better.

AAS.CIS.ITC Associate in Applied Science Degree: IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Requirements

A minimum of 60 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.105 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits

  • Two courses from different subject areas selected from the MTA Social Science list
    • MTA Social Science Course
    • MTA Social Science Course

  • Two courses from different subject areas selected from the MTA Humanities list
    • MTA Humanities Course
    • MTA Humanities Course

  • CIS.110 Programming Logic 3 Credits
  • CIS.135 Introduction to Website Design 3 Credits
  • CIS.140 IT Fundamentals 3 Credits
  • CIS.155 IT Support Essentials 3 Credits
  • CIS.170 Networking Essentials 3 Credits
  • CIS.185 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3 Credits
  • CIS.190 Introduction to Cisco Networking 3 Credits
  • CIS.195 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials 3 Credits
  • CIS.201 Cloud Computing Foundations 3 Credits
  • CIS.212 Data Center Foundations 3 Credits
  • CIS.215 Cybersecurity Operations 3 Credits
  • CIS.222 Data Center Operations 3 Credits
  • CIS.255 Linux Fundamentals 3 Credits
  • CIS.265 Ethical Hacking 3 Credits
  • CIS.290 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation 3 Credits

AAS.CIS.SWD Associate in Applied Science Degree: CIS - Software Development Requirements

A minimum of 62 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.105 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits
  • ENV.200 Environmental Biology 3 Credits

  • SSC.200 The Social Sciences and Contemporary America 3 Credits

  • HUM.200 Modernity & Culture 3 Credits
    • or HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits

  • ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
  • AAP.264 Business Communications II 3 Credits
  • CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
  • CIS.110 Programming Logic 3 Credits
  • CIS.125 Database Systems 3 Credits
  • CIS.135 Introduction to Website Design 3 Credits
  • CIS.150 Ethics in Information Technology 3 Credits
  • CIS.155 IT Support Essentials 3 Credits
  • CIS.170 Networking Essentials 3 Credits
  • CIS.221 Computers In Business 3 Credits
  • CIS.260 Systems Analysis 3 Credits
  • MID.150 Career Readiness 1 Credit

Game Programming Track

  • CIS.131 .NET Programming I 3 Credits
  • CIS.231 .NET Programming II 3 Credits
  • CIS.281 Game Programming I 3 Credits

Software Development Track

  • CIS.175 Computer Programming I 3 Credits
  • CIS.275 Computer Programming II 3 Credits
  • CIS.140 IT Fundamentals 3 Credits

AAS.CJS Associate in Applied Science Degree: Criminal Justice - State Corrections Requirements

A minimum of 62 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • ENG.222 Expository Writing & Research 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.105 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits
  • ENV.200 Environmental Biology 3 Credits
  • Math/Science Elective

  • Three courses from two different subject areas selected from the MTA Social Science List
    • MTA Social Science Course
    • MTA Social Science Course
    • MTA Social Science Course

  • Three courses from two different subject areas selected from the MTA Humanities List
    • MTA Humanities Course
    • MTA Humanities Course
    • MTA Humanities Course

  • CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
  • CJS.207 Communications in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
  • CJS.220 Introduction to Corrections 3 Credits
  • CJS.221 Legal Issues in Corrections 3 Credits
  • CJS.222 Correctional Facilities and Institutions 3 Credits
  • CJS.223 Client Growth/Development in Corrections 3 Credits
  • CJS.224 Client Relations in Corrections 3 Credits

  • Group III, IV, or VI Elective
  • Group III, IV, or VI Elective
  • Group III, IV, or VI Elective
  • Group III, IV, or VI Elective

  • All coursework must be completed with a minimum grade of "C".
  • Prior to entering one of the three Criminal Justice programs (Law Enforcement Pre-Service, Transfer, or Corrections), students must meet with an Advisor and/or Program Coordinator to ensure that the student meets the minimum standards set by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) or the Michigan Department of Corrections.

AAS.CJS.PRE Associate in Applied Science Degree: Criminal Justice - Pre-Service Requirements

A minimum of 63 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.105 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits
  • ENV.200 Environmental Biology 3 Credits

  • SSC.200 The Social Sciences and Contemporary America 3 Credits

  • HUM.200 Modernity & Culture 3 Credits
    • or HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits

  • CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
  • CJS.200 Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice 3 Credits
  • CJS.201 Criminal Law for Police Officers 3 Credits
  • CJS.202 Juvenile Law & Procedures 3 Credits
  • CJS.203 Fundamentals of Supervision & Management in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
  • CJS.204 Criminal Investigation 3 Credits
  • CJS.205 Evidence and the Police Officer 3 Credits
  • CJS.206 Police Patrol Operations 3 Credits
  • CJS.207 Communications in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
  • CJS.215 Criminal Justice Academy 16 Credits

  • CJS.255 Physical Training 2 Credits

  • All coursework must be completed with a minimum grade of "C".
  • Prior to entering one of the three Criminal Justice programs (Law Enforcement Pre-Service, Transfer, or Corrections), students must meet with an Advisor and/or Program Coordinator to ensure that the student meets the minimum standards set by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) or the Michigan Department of Corrections.
  • CJS 250 Criminal Justice Internship can be taken in place of CJS.204, CJS.205, or CJS.206 to complete the degree requirements. Pre-approval from the Criminal Justice Coordinator is required.

AAS.DESIGN Associate in Applied Science Degree: Graphic Design Requirements

A minimum of 66 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.104 Basic Algebra 3 Credits
  • ENV.200 Environmental Biology 3 Credits

  • SSC.200 The Social Sciences and Contemporary America 3 Credits

  • ART.283 Art History I 3 Credits
  • ART.284 Art History II 3 Credits
  • ART.105 Drawing I - Introductory 3 Credits
  • ART.110 Basic Photography 3 Credits
  • ART.115 Design I 3 Credits
  • ART.205 Drawing II 3 Credits
  • ART.215 Design II 3 Credits
  • ART.130 Introduction to Oil Painting 3 Credits
  • ART.135 Introduction to Graphic Design 3 Credits
  • ART.235 Introduction to Digital Imagery 3 Credits
  • ART.236 Logo and Corporate Identity 3 Credits
  • ART.211 Introduction to Editorial Graphic Design 3 Credits
  • ART.239 Advanced Editorial Graphic Design 3 Credits
  • ART.152 Introduction to Website Design 3 Credits
    • or CIS.135 Introduction to Website Design 3 Credits
  • ART.240 Professional Practices/Portfolio 3 Credits

  • ART.210 Digital Painting and Illustration 3 Credits
  • ART.237 Photography II 3 Credits
  • ART.230 Advanced Theories in Oil Painting 3 Credits
  • ART.137 Digital Photography 3 Credits
  • ART.206 Sequential Art and Storyboarding 3 Credits
  • ART.207 Comic Book & Graphic Novel Illustration II 3 Credits
  • ART.247 Contemporary Photography 3 Credits
  • ART.252 Website Design II 3 Credits
  • ART.253 Introduction to Animation 3 Credits
  • ART.281 Internship I 3 Credits
  • BUS.231 Principles of Advertising 3 Credits
  • CAD.120 Introduction to AutoCAD 3 Credits
  • CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits

AAS.ECE Associate in Applied Science Degree: Early Childhood Education Requirements

A minimum of 60 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.107 College Algebra 3 Credits
    • or MAT.114 Mathematical Reasoning 3 Credits
    • or MAT.212 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 Credits
  • ENV.200 Environmental Biology 3 Credits

  • HES.100 Human Lifespan Development 3 Credits
  • SSC.200 The Social Sciences and Contemporary America 3 Credits

  • HUM.200 Modernity & Culture 3 Credits
    • or HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits

  • CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
  • ECE.101 Intro to Early Childhood Education 4 Credits
  • ECE.112 Critical Competencies for Infant-Toddler Educators 4 Credits
  • ECE.113 Observation and Assessment of Young Children 4 Credits
  • ECE.114 Family & Educator Relationships 4 Credits
  • ECE.201 Child Guidance 3 Credits
  • ECE.202 Creative Development of the Child 3 Credits
  • ECE.206 Socialization and Child Development 3 Credits
  • ECE.207 Early Childhood Education Capstone 2 Credits
  • ECE.208 Administering an Early Education Program 3 Credits

  • Recommended: ART.110, ART.245, ECE.150, EDU.107, ENG.222. Neither ENG.104 nor ENG.110 can be used.

  • All courses listed on this program guide must be passed with a minimum grade of “C.”
  • ECE courses require students to provide documentation of NO evidence of Child Abuse and Neglect.
  • Students must pass ICHAT and National Sex Offender Registry background checks.

AAS.EEG Associate in Applied Science Degree: Neurodiagnostic (EEG) Technologist Requirements

A minimum of 61 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ALH.100 Medical Terminology 2 Credits
  • CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • MAT.104 Basic Algebra 3 Credits
  • BIO.101 College Biology 4 Credits
    • or HED.115 Stress Management 2 Credits
  • BIO.138 Human Anatomy and Physiology 6 Credits
    • or BIO.141 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits and BIO.142 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking Credits
  • PSY.101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits
  • SSC.200 The Social Sciences and Contemporary America 3 Credits
  • HUM.200 Modernity and Culture 3 Credits
    • or HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits

First Semester

  • EEG.100 Neuroanatomy and Physiology 3 Credits
  • EEG.101 Introduction to Neurodiagnostic Procedures 3 Credits
  • EEG.102 EEG Applications 3 Credits
  • EEG.120 EEG Pre-Clinical Preparation 3 Credits

Second Semester

  • EEG.130 Principles of EEG 1.5 Credits
  • EEG.131 Principles of Electricity and Electrical Safety 1.5 Credits
  • EEG.132 EEG Instrumentation 1 1.5 Credits
  • EEG.200 EEG Procedures and Pathology 1 1.5 Credits
  • EEG.201 EEG Instrumentation 2 1.5 Credits
  • EEG.202 EEG Quality Control 1.5 Credits
  • EEG.220 EEG Clinical Practice 1 3 Credits

Third Semester

  • EEG.230 EEG Procedures and Pathology 2 1 Credit
  • EEG.231 EEG Procedures and Pathology 3 1 Credit
  • EEG.232 EEG Procedures and Pathology 4 1 Credit
  • EEG.221 EEG Clinical Practice 2 3 Credits

  • All courses in a semester must be passed with a minimum grade of “C” to progress to the next semester.
  • BIO.138 (or BIO.141 & BIO.142 each) must be passed with a minimum grade of “B-“.
  • Anatomy and Physiology courses must be completed within five (5) years prior to the program admission date.
  • Prerequisites for this program may only be repeated once.
  • EEG courses are offered through Michigan Colleges Online.

AAS.EGR Associate in Applied Science Degree: Engineering Technology Requirements

A minimum of 60 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.170 Technical Mathematics II 3 Credits
  • BIO.101 College Biology 4 Credits
    • or CHM.105 Introductory Chemistry 4 Credits
  • EGR.101 Introduction to Engineering 3 Credits
  • EGR.201 Engineering Internship 3 Credits

  • PSY.103 Human Relations 3 Credits
    • or ECO.202 Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) 3 Credits

  • HUM.200 Modernity & Culture 3 Credits
    • or HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits

  • AIM.100 Industrial Safety 3 Credits
  • AIM.106 Introduction to Metrology 3 Credits
  • CAD.210 Introduction to SolidWorks 3 Credits

Mechanical Engineering Track

  • AIM.101 Basic Machine Shop Practices 4 Credits
  • CAD.101 Technical Drawing and Blueprint Reading 3 Credits
  • AIM.107 Introduction to Electric Circuits 3 Credits
  • AIM.150 Robotic Programming/Material Handling 3 Credits
  • AIM.160 Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Credits
  • AIM.207 Electric Circuits II 3 Credits
  • AIM.260 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Credits
  • PHY.103 Applied Physics 4 Credits
  • WLD.126 Sense 1A 3 Credits

Electrical Engineering Track

  • CAD.101 Technical Drawing and Blueprint Reading 3 Credits
  • AIM.107 Introduction to Electric Circuits 3 Credits
  • AIM.150 Robotic Programming/Material Handling 3 Credits
  • AIM.160 Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Credits
  • AIM.207 Electric Circuits II 3 Credits
  • AIM.260 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Credits
  • PHY.105 Introductory College Physics I 5 Credits
  • PHY.106 Introductory College Physics II 5 Credits

Chemical Engineering Track

  • MAT.212 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 Credits
  • CHM.111 General College Chemistry I 5 Credits
  • CHM.112 General College Chemistry II 5 Credits
  • AIM.140 Metallurgy & Industrial Materials 3 Credits
  • CHM.245 Organic Chemistry I - Lecture 4 Credits
  • CHM.255 Organic Chemistry I - Lab 1 Credit
  • CHM.246 Organic Chemistry II - Lecture 4 Credits
  • CHM.256 Organic Chemistry II - Lab 1 Credit

Manufacturing Engineering Track

  • AIM.101 Basic Machine Shop Practices 4 Credits
  • AIM.107 Introduction to Electric Circuits 3 Credits
  • AIM.108 Introduction to Fluid-Power 3 Credits
  • AIM.150 Robotic Programming/Material Handling 3 Credits
  • AIM.160 Intro to Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Credits
  • AIM.200 Robotic Vision/Sensors 3 Credits
  • AIM.207 Electric Circuits II 3 Credits
  • AIM.209 Mechatronics/Automation 3 Credits
  • AIM.260 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Credits

Nuclear Engineering Track

  • PHY.111 Introduction to Nuclear Physics and Reactor Theory 3 Credits
  • BIO.215 Radiation Biology 3 Credits
  • PHY.105 Introductory College Physics I 5 Credits
  • PHY.106 Introductory College Physics II 5 Credits
  • CHM.111 General College Chemistry I 5 Credits
  • CHM.112 General College Chemistry II 5 Credits

AAS.GENLBUS Associate in Applied Science Degree: General Business Requirements

A minimum of 62 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.105 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits

  • ECO.201 Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics) 3 Credits
  • ECO.202 Principles of Economics (Microeconomics) 3 Credits
  • PSY.103 Human Relations 3 Credits

  • HUM.200 Modernity & Culture 3 Credits
    • or HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits

  • ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
  • ACC.211 Managerial Accounting 4 Credits
  • BUS.122 Principles of Management 3 Credits
  • BUS.151 Introduction to Business Issues 3 Credits
  • BUS.213 Business Law and Ethics 3 Credits
  • BUS.162 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
  • BUS.231 Principles of Advertising 3 Credits
  • BUS.255 Entrepreneurial Finance 3 Credits
  • BUS.291 Business Internship 2 Credits
  • CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
  • CIS.130 Applications with Microcomputers 3 Credits
  • MID.150 Career Readiness 1 Credit

  • BUS.131 Introduction to Supply Chain Management 3 Credits
  • BUS.270 Principles of Project Management 3 Credits
  • BUS.171 Principles of Sales 3 Credits
  • BUS.241 Human Resource Management 3 Credits
  • BUS.225 International Business 3 Credits
  • BUS.250 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3 Credits
  • BUS.132 Introduction to Sports Management 3 Credits

AAS.HAS.CO Associate in Applied Science Degree: Hunting & Angling Studies - Conservation Officer Requirements

A minimum of 66 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.105 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits
  • BIO.107 Intro. To Wildlife Management 3 Credits
    • or BIO.289 Biology of the Florida Keys 3 Credits

  • HAS.105 Visual Storytelling 3 Credits
  • HAS.106 Visual Storytelling I 3 Credits
  • ENG.226 Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 Credits

  • CJS.200 Introduction to Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice 3 Credits
  • CJS.201 Criminal Law for Police Officers 3 Credits
  • CJS.203 Fundamentals of Supervision & Management in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
    • or CJS.204 Criminal Investigation 3 Credits
  • CJS.205 Evidence and the Police Officer 3 Credits
  • CJS.206 Police Patrol Operations 3 Credits
  • CJS.207 Communications in Criminal Justice 3 Credits
  • CJS.215 Criminal Justice Academy 16 Credits

  • HAS.101 Hunting Strategies 3 Credits
  • HAS.102 Fishing Strategies 3 Credits
  • HAS.103 Safety and Survival 3 Credits
  • CJS.255 Physical Training 2 Credits

AAS.HAS.OIE Associate in Applied Science Degree: Hunting and Angling Studies - Outdoor Industry Entrepreneur Requirements

A minimum of 62 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.105 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits
  • BIO.107 Intro. To Wildlife Management 3 Credits
    • or BIO.289 Biology of the Florida Keys 3 Credits

  • HAS.105 Visual Storytelling 3 Credits
  • HAS.106 Visual Storytelling I 3 Credits
  • ENG.226 Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 Credits

  • AAP.232 Introduction to Social Media Marketing 3 Credits
    • or BUS.229 Social Media Theory and Practice 3 Credits
  • AAP.236 Introduction to Event Planning 3 Credits
    • or CAD.210 Introduction to Solidworks 3 Credits
  • AAP.264 Business Communications II 3 Credits
  • ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
  • BUS.151 Introduction to Business Issues 3 Credits
  • BUS.162 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
    • or BUS.231 Principles of Advertising 3 Credits
  • BUS.241 Human Resource Management 3 Credits
    • or BUS.255 Entrepreneurial Finance 3 Credits
  • BUS.250 Entrepreneurship & Innovation 3 Credits
  • HAS.200 Outdoor Industry Internship 6 Credits

  • HAS.101 Hunting Strategies 3 Credits
  • HAS.102 Fishing Strategies 3 Credits
  • HAS.103 Safety and Survival 3 Credits

  • MID.150 Career Readiness 1 Credit

AAS.HAS.OM Associate in Applied Science Degree: Hunting & Angling Studies - Outdoor Media Requirements

A minimum of 61 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits
  • COM.216 Introduction to Podcasting 3 Credits
    • or BUS.216 Introduction to Podcasting 3 Credits
    • or SSC.216 Introduction to Podcasting 3 Credits

  • MAT.105 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits
  • BIO.107 Intro. To Wildlife Management 3 Credits
    • or BIO.289 Biology of the Florida Keys 3 Credits

  • ART.110 Basic Photography 3 Credits
  • ART.135 Introduction to Graphic Design 3 Credits
  • ART.137 Digital Photography 3 Credits
  • ART.235 Introduction to Digital Imagery 3 Credits
  • ART.237 Photography II 3 Credits
  • ENG.226 Creative Nonfiction Writing 3 Credits
  • HAS.105 Visual Storytelling 3 Credits
  • HAS.106 Visual Storytelling I 3 Credits
  • HAS.204 Advanced Video Production 3 Credits

  • AAP.232 Introduction to Social Media Marketing 3 Credits
    • or BUS.229 Social Media Theory and Practice 3 Credits
  • HAS.200 Outdoor Industry Internship 6 Credits

  • HAS.101 Hunting Strategies 3 Credits
  • HAS.102 Fishing Strategies 3 Credits
  • HAS.103 Safety and Survival 3 Credits

  • MID.150 Career Readiness 1 Credit

AAS.HRA Associate in Applied Science Degree: Facilities, Heating, Refrigeration, & Air Conditioning Requirements

A minimum of 62 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.170 Technical Mathematics II 3 Credits
  • PHY.103 Applied Physics 4 Credits

  • PSY.103 Human Relations 3 Credits

  • CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
  • CAD.120 Introduction to AutoCAD 3 Credits
  • HRA.102 Refrigeration Fundamentals 3 Credits
  • HRA.104 Residential Refrigeration 3 Credits
  • HRA.105 Hydronics 3 Credits
  • HRA.106 Heating Fundamentals 3 Credits
  • HRA.108 Heating Systems 3 Credits
  • HRA.116 Fundamentals of Electricity 3 Credits
  • HRA.191 Introduction to Facilities Plumbing Maintenance 3 Credits
  • HRA 198 EPA Refrigerant Handler Certification 1 Credit
  • HRA.204 Light Commercial Refrigeration 3 Credits
  • HRA.205 Motors & Controls 2 Credits
  • HRA.215 HRA Controls 3 Credits
  • HRA.220 Commercial Refrigeration Design 2 Credits
  • HRA.226 Residential HVAC Load & Distribution Determination 3 Credits
  • HRA.240 Advanced Commercial Refrigeration 3 Credits
  • HRA.285 HRA Internship 2 Credits

  • Students intending to transfer to Ferris State University should take MAT.124 and PHY.105.

AAS.MA Associate in Applied Science: Medical Assistant Requirements

A minimum of 64 credits is required to complete this program.

It is recommended that students first complete the Training Credential: Medical Assistant in the first two semesters.

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  • ALH.100 Medical Terminology 2 Credits
  • BIO.120 Intro to Human Disease 3 Credits
  • MAT.102 Algebraic Concepts 3 Credits 
    • or MAT.104 Basic Algebra 3 Credits 
  • *ALH.212 Clinical Procedures I 3 Credits
  • *ALH.214 Clinical Procedures II 3 Credits
  • ALH.220 Medical Law and Ethics 3 Credits

  • ALH.112 Insurance Billing 3 Credits
  • *ALH.213 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants 3 Credits
  • AAP.255 Medical Office Procedures 3 Credits
  • *ALH.230 Laboratory Procedures for the Medical Office 4 Credits
  • *ALH.250 Medical Assisting Office Externship 4 Credits
  • ALH.290 Medical Assistant Exam Preparation 2 Credits

  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits
    • or COM 257 Public Speaking 3 Credits
  • CIS.100 Introduction to Information Systems 3 Credits
  • HES.100 Human Lifespan Development 3 Credits
    • or PSY.101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits
  • SOC.101 Principles of Sociology 3 Credits
  • ENV.200 Environmental Biology 3 Credits
  • HUM.200 Modernity and Culture 3 Credits
    • or HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits
  • ACC.201 Financial Accounting 4 Credits
  • AAP.164 Business Communications I 3 Credits

  • All courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Restricted Enrollment Classes. The student must get a signature from the Program Director or the Associate Dean of Health Sciences to be granted permission to take these courses.
  • Completion of BIO.120 must be taken within five years of being accepted into ALH.212.
  • All courses leading to the completion of the Medical Assistant degree must be taken with a minimum grade of C and may be repeated only once, including withdrawals.
  • A cumulative GPA of 2.5 (C+) is required to be eligible to be selected into the MA program classes (ALH.212, ALH.213, ALH.214, ALH.230, ALH.250).

AAS.MRI Associate in Applied Science Degree: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Requirements

A minimum of 63 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ALH.100 Medical Terminology 2 Credits
  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • MAT.105 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits
  • PHY.101 Introductory Physics (non-Lab) 3 Credits
    • or RAD.110 Radiation Physics 2 Credits
  • BIO.138 Human Anatomy and Physiology 6 Credits
    • or BIO.141 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits and BIO.142 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits
  • PSY.101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits
  • SSC.200 The Social Sciences and Contemporary America 3 Credits

Completion of BIO 141 and BIO 142 is recommended for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution.

First Semester

  • MRI.200 Professional Prospectus 1 Credits
  • MRI.260 MRI Pre-Clinical Preparation 3 Credits
  • MRI.241 Applied Sectional Anatomy 3 Credits

Second Semester

  • MRI.220 MRI Physics I 3 Credits
  • MRI.230 MRI Procedures and Pathophysiology I 3 Credits
  • MRI.201 Computer Applications in Medical Imaging 3 Credits
  • MRI.261 Clinical Practices I 3 Credits

Third Semester

  • MRI.222 MRI Physics II 3 Credits
  • MRI.232 MRI Procedures and Pathophysiology II 3 Credits
  • MRI.240 Image Analysis 3 Credits
  • MRI.262 Clinical Practice II 3 Credits

Fourth Semester

  • MRI.263 Clinical Practice III 3 Credits
  • MRI.295 MRI Certification Exam Preparation 3 Credits

  • All courses in a semester must be passed with a minimum grade of “C” to progress to the next semester. BIO 138 (or BIO 141 & BIO 142 each) must be passed with a minimum grade of “B-“.
  • Anatomy and Physiology courses must be completed within five (5) years prior to the student's program admission date, or the student must have worked in the field of Radiography during at least half of the interim.
  • Prerequisites for this program may only be repeated once.
  • All MRI courses are offered through Michigan Colleges Online.

AAS.PBH Associate in Applied Science Degree: Public Health Requirements

A minimum of 60 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • ENG.222 Expository Writing & Research 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

  • MAT.105 Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits
  • MAT.212 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 Credits
  • BIO.131 Basic Anatomy and Physiology 3 Credits
    • or BIO.120 Introduction to Human Disease 3 Credits

  • PSY.101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits
  • SSC.200 The Social Sciences and Contemporary America 3 Credits

  • HUM.200 Modernity and Culture 3 Credits
    • or HUM.242 Studies in Compassion 3 Credits
  • PHL.220 Ethical Issues 3 Credits

  • HED.106 Healthy Lifestyles 3 Credits
  • HED.110 Introduction to Public Health 3 Credits
  • HED.111 Introduction to Health Education Theories 3 Credits
  • HED.120 Health Care Delivery 3 Credits
  • HED.121 Health Insurance 3 Credits
  • HED.122 Accessing & Analyzing Health Information 3 Credits
  • HED.203 Leadership for Health Professions 3 Credits
  • ALH.100 Medical Terminology 2 Credits
  • HED.252 Environmental Health 3 Credits
  • HED.285 Community Health 3 Credits
  • HED.289 Public Health Internship 1 Credit

AAS.PTA Associate in Applied Science Degree: Physical Therapist Assistant Requirements

A minimum of 68 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • PTA.101 Orientation to Physical Therapy 1 Credit
  • ALH.100 Medical Terminology 2 Credits
  • BIO.138 Human Anatomy and Physiology 6 Credits
    • or BIO.141 Anatomy & Physiology I and BIO.142 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Credits

Completion of BIO 141 and BIO 142 is recommended for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution.

  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits

Other Program Requirements – 9 credit hours (The other program requirements must be passed with a cumulative GPA of B- (2.7) or higher with a minimum grade of “C” in each course, and may be taken before or while PTA courses are in progress).

  • MAT.104 Basic Algebra 3 Credits
  • PHY.101 Introductory Physics (non-Lab) 3 Credits
  • PSY.101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits

  • PTA.102 Introduction to Patient Care 1 Credit
  • PTA.105 Biophysical Agents I 1 Credit
  • PTA.106 Biophysical Agents I Lab 2 Credits
  • PTA.110 Therapeutic Exercise 1 Credit
  • PTA.111 Therapeutic Exercise Lab 2 Credits
  • PTA.115 Clinical Kinesiology 1.5 Credits
  • PTA.116 Clinical Kinesiology Lab 1 Credit
  • PTA.125 Assessment Techniques 1 Credit
  • PTA.126 Assessment Techniques Lab 2 Credits
  • PTA.130 Advanced Therapeutic Exercise 2 Credits
  • PTA.131 Advanced Therapeutic Exercise Lab 2 Credits
  • PTA.140 Clinic I 4 Credits
  • PTA.201 Prosthetics/Orthotics 0.5 Credit
  • PTA.202 Prosthetics/Orthotics Lab 0.5 Credit
  • PTA.203 Cardiopulmonary 0.5 Credit
  • PTA.204 Cardiopulmonary Lab 0.5 Credit
  • PTA.205 Biophysical Agents II 2 Credits
  • PTA.206 Biophysical Agents II Lab 1.5 Credits
  • PTA.207 Rehabilitation Techniques 1.5 Credits
  • PTA.208 Rehabilitation Techniques Lab 1.5 Credits
  • PTA.210 Clinical Forum 3 Credits
  • PTA.240 Clinic II 12 Credits

  • Completion of all prerequisite courses listed on the Curriculum Guide with a minimum grade of “C” with the exception of Anatomy and Physiology courses, which require a minimum grade of “B-“. BIO.141 and BIO.142 must be taken at the same school.
  • Prerequisites may only be taken twice, and withdrawals count as an attempt of taking the class. BIO.138 (or BIO.141 and BIO.142) must be taken within 5 years of beginning the PTA courses.

  • Admission to the PTA Program is required before taking all PTA Courses with the exception of PTA.101, which is a prerequisite course.
  • Students must pass each PTA didactic (lecture and laboratory) course with a minimum grade of "B-" (2.7).
  • Students must pass each PTA clinical education course (PTA.140 & PTA.240). PTA.140 & PTA.240 courses will be pass/fail; no grade will be given. Each course may be repeated only once.

  • Students must finish their Associate Degree in Applied Science requirements before receiving their Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate.
  • The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Mid Michigan College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (3030 Potomac Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; phone (800) 999-2782; accreditation@apta.org; http://www.capteonline.org).

AAS.RAD Associate in Applied Science Degree: Radiography Requirements

A minimum of 67.5 credits is required to complete this program.

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  • ALH.100 Medical Terminology 2 Credits
  • ENG.111 Freshman English Composition 3 Credits
  • MAT.104 Basic Algebra 3 Credits
  • BIO.138 Human Anatomy and Physiology 6 Credits
    • or BIO.141 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits and BIO.142 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits

Completion of BIO 141 and BIO 142 is recommended for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution.

  • COM.101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
    • or COM.257 Public Speaking 3 Credits
  • PSY.101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits
  • SSC.200 The Social Sciences and Contemporary America 3 Credits

First Semester

  • RAD.100 Introduction to Radiologic Technology 3 Credits
  • RAD.110 Radiation Physics 2 Credits
  • RAD.113 Radiation Biology 1 Credit

Second Semester

  • RAD.115 Principles of Radiographic Exposure 3 Credits
  • RAD.130 Radiographic Procedures I 4 Credits
  • RAD.213 Radiation Protection 1 Credit

Third Semester

  • RAD.175 Radiographic Procedures II 3 Credits
  • RAD.180 Clinical Education I 6 Credits

Fourth Semester

  • RAD.201 Clinical Issues in Radiography I 2 Credits
  • RAD.205 Clinical Education II 7 Credits
  • RAD.211 Sectional Anatomy 1 Credit
  • RAD.217 Advancements in Imaging 2 Credits

Fifth Semester

  • RAD.221 Clinical Issues in Radiography II 2 Credits
  • RAD.250 Clinical Education III 7.5 Credits

  • All courses in a semester must be passed with a minimum grade of “C” to progress to the next semester.
  • BIO.138 (or BIO.141 & BIO.142 each) must be passed with a minimum grade of “B-“.
  • Anatomy and Physiology courses must be completed within five (5) years prior to the student's program admission date. Prerequisites for this program may only be repeated once.