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Accreditation
Ferrum College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number: (404)679-4501) to
award bachelor's degrees.
In addition, Ferrum College is accredited by the following:
Council on Social Work Education
(CSWE accredits the baccalaureate program in Social Work)
National Recreation and Park Association Council on Accreditation
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
University Senate of the United Methodist Church
Students have the right to review Ferrum College's accreditation. For
information, call the President's Office: (540)365-4202.
The College holds membership in:
American Association of University Women
American Council on Education
Appalachian College Association
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Association of Educational Institutions
College Entrance Examination Board
Council for Advancement and Support of
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| Internships
Many majors offer an internship, normally worth three to nine semester hours of
credit. The internship usually consists of a carefully supervised work experience in
an area related to the students major field of study. Typically, this experience takes
place over the period of a summer or one semester in the students junior or senior
year. Internships may be offered on a pass/fail basis at the discretion of each division.
This decision will be made and posted well in advance of class registration.
All students participating in an internship are expected to provide their own
transportation as well as assume responsibility for other expenses incurred while in
the field.
Students interested in establishing an internship should consult department
guidelines and the Internship Program Handbook published by the Office of the Vice
President and Dean of the College,and should consult the faculty coordinator in their
major.
Foundation Standards
Ferrum College expects a
| ECO 313 Money and Banking
3
ECO 400 International Finance
3
C. Management
Management involves achieving results by the combination and use of all available resources in an organization. Because this task is complex, all managers must
possess technical and conceptual skills as well as interpersonal and communications
skills. Ferrums program is designed to help students develop these skills. It is an
appropriate program for those students planning to enter general management and
for those whose career goal is to own their own businesses.
ACC 301 Managerial Accounting
3
BUS 320 Entrepreneurship
3
BUS 331 Production/Operation Management
3
BUS 403 Human Resources Management
3
D. Marketing
Marketing is the link between the organization and the consumer and involves
planning and execution of the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of
products. Ferrums marketing program gives students a basic understanding of marketing and its role in society and business. It
| REC 460 Recreation Research and Evaluation Methods
3
6 Hours of PSY or ESC at the 300 or 400 level
Designated Liberal Arts Core (10 hours)
SOC 101 General Sociology
3
ESC 110 Introduction to Environmental Issues
4
MTH 206 Intro Statistics with Business Applications
3
Degree Specific Requirements (7 hours)
MTH 103 Concepts in Pre-Calculus
3
PSY 201 General Psychology
3
PSY 206 Introduction to Research in Psychology
1
Total Hours Required in Major
64
Outdoor Leadership Certification is available to any students who complete the following courses with a grade of B or better.
REC 103 Backpacking and Hiking or REC 105 Winter Camping
1
REC 104 Rock Climbing and Rappelling
1
REC 106 Outdoor Water Sports
1
REC 139 Orienteering (or PEH 139)
1
REC 321 Outdoor Recreation Concepts and Programs
3
REC 325 Wilderness Leadership I
3
REC 361 Outdoor Education
3
REC 375 Wilderness Leadership II
3
Emergency Response Certification of a level higher than Community First
| EDU 360 All-Level (Pre-K-12) Classroom Management
3
EDU 402* The Profession of Teaching: Student Teaching and Synthesis Experience
12
Prerequisite: PSY 213
*Prerequisites:ART 324 (for Art majors only),PEH 320 (for Physical Education and
Health majors only)
Total Hours Required
30
In EDU 202, students explore a range of key issues related to education using a
variety of educational technology and media applications. Topics include purpose of
schools, the teaching profession, legal issues, governance, finance, equity issues, an
introduction to special education and multicultural education, and the relationship
between politics and education. Students complete a 40-hour internship in a K-12
classroom, interact with learners as a tutor and assistant, begin to explore their own
philosophies of education, and understand school structure.
In EDU 302, students continue to build their understanding of the education
process through readings and directed activities in the philoso
| ric painting. Students are exposed to both contemporary and traditional styles of fabric design
and construction. Prerequisite:ART 101, 104, or permission of instructor.
Six hours, three credits.
405 Intermediate Jewelry
A course designed for level two jewelry students who desire to learn more advanced techniques in metal and jewelry working. The class will be highly individualized and allow students
to become proficient and more competent in specific technical processes. Emphasis is on creating and developing a portfolio of jewelry, and making slides for presentation. Prerequisite:
ART 305 or permission of instructor.
Six hours, three credits.
406 Advanced Ceramics
Studio practice in forming, firing, and glazing pottery and sculptural ceramics. Individual
instruction is emphasized, and individual interpretations are encouraged. Prerequisite: ART
306.
Six hours, three credits.
412 Advanced Painting
A course for level three painting students that allows them the opportunit
| 201 World Literature I
A survey of western and non-western classics from ancient times through the Renaissance.
Works studies (in translation) include writings from the European tradition as well as from
India, China, Japan, Africa, and other non-western cultures. (Substantial writing component
required.) Prerequisite: ENG 102 with a grade of C or higher.
Three hours, three credits.
202 World Literature II
A survey of western and non-western classics since the Renaissance. Works studied (in translation) include writings from the European tradition as well as from India, China, Japan,Africa,
and other non-western cultures. (Substantial writing component required.) Prerequisite: ENG
102 with a grade of C or higher.
Three hours, three credits.
203 British Literature I
A study of the literary heritage of the British Isles from the Middle Ages to 1800. Writers often
studied include Chaucer, Shakerpeare, Donne, Milton, Swift, and Pope. (Substantial writing
component required.)
| to create, distribute, and analyze a social science survey. Prerequisite: REC 260.
Three hours, three credits.
475, 491, 492 Special Studies in Recreation and Leisure
An opportunity for students to become involved in research,studies of special interest,or practical experiences not available through other courses or internships. Prerequisite: REC 260.
One to three hours, one to three credits.
499 Internship
The internship in Recreation and Leisure is a required off-campus work or volunteer experience in an approved leisure services agency. Agencies may be in the public, private, commercial,industrial,educational,church-related,therapeutic,or armed forces sectors. The internship
experience must be a minimum of 400 hours and ten weeks. Prerequisites: REC 260, 270, 370,
and 50 hours approved work experience.
Four credits.
Philosophy (PHI)
101 Logic
An introduction to the various ways of distinguishing correct from incorrect reasoning. The
course deals with Aristotelian as wel
| positive and supportive environments for special populations. Students also complete a 40
hour internship in an assigned placement as part of this course. Prerequisite: MTH 320.
Three credits.
Study Abroad (SAB)
250, 350 Study Abroad
An international travel, study, and/or work experience, sponsored or led by a Ferrum College
faculty member. Credits depend on length and nature of experience.
One to six credits.
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