AA/AS in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

The Liberal Arts associate degree lets students sample many subjects while deciding on a direction. They can also complete general education before transferring or take qualifying courses for a career program. Options span communication, culture, languages, arts and performance, problem solving, and the social and natural sciences. Liberal Arts courses count toward numerous bachelor's programs in the arts, sciences and education college, including English, History, Spanish for the Professions and Applied Speech Communication, and toward career programs in Business and Health Professions. Admission looks at a high school GPA and test scores, while transfer students need a college GPA after at least twelve credits including English and mathematics. A suggested semester layout is approved with an advisor in the MyDegree system. The program is based at the Main Campus of Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan.