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Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan, United States

'' In 1884 Woodbridge N. Ferris founded an educational institution in Big Rapids to help working men and women in Michigan. Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan has grown into an 880-acre college campus with state-of-the-art facilities.
Ferris State University offers students a unique blend of academic programs, comprehensive services, and engaging out-of-class experiences. Your education at Ferris provides dynamic career opportunities and prepare you for the future in a complex and diverse world. Discover what it’s like to be a Ferris State Bulldog.
Ferris was the Big Rapids Industrial School until 1899 when it was renamed the Ferris Institute. The school became a state college in 1949 and was renamed Ferris State College in 1963, becoming Ferris State University in 1987.

Ferris enrollment averages nearly 14,000 students, including 10,000 students on the main campus of Ferris State University in Big Rapids campus.

The first Ferris class in 1884 had 15 students. Ferris State University still has a ratio of one instructor for every 15 students.

College classes at Ferris State University are taught at all levels by professional teachers, not graduate assistants.

Ferris students study in more than 170 different educational programs -- including doctorates, master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees.

Seven of Ferris’ colleges are based in Big Rapids -- College of Allied Health Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education and Human Services, College of Optometry, College of Pharmacy, College of Engineering Technology, and the University College.

Ferris’ College of Professional and Technological studies, and Kendall College of Art and Design are based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

College courses are also offered at Ferris campus sites through the Ferris State University’s Center for Extended Learning.

Approximately 220 student organizations are active on the Ferris campus, encompassing everything from the Chess Club to Men’s and Women’s Rugby; Bulldog Radio to the Juggling Club; and the Dead Poet’s Society to the Paintball Club. The wide range of organizations at Ferris caters to students’ social, athletic, political, academic, performing arts and religious activities and interests. Search Engine Optimization.

Ferris Arts and cultural events, varsity athletics and an extensive intramural sports program further enrich student life.

Ferris State University continues to be a top technical and professional institution, providing education to make its college students immediately employable upon graduation.

Students at Ferris State University get big-school resources with plenty of extracurricular activities in a relaxed, small-town setting in the heart of west-central Michigan. Ferris offers more than 170 degrees through the colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, Optometry, Pharmacy, Professional and Technological Studies, and Engineering Technology. Let Ferris make a difference in your life. ...''

Official website:
http://www.ferris.edu/

Contact:

Tel.: 800 4-FERRIS

1201 S. State Street, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307, USA

Jobs & Resumes: Big Rapids
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Training courses offered at Ferris State University:

Nursing
Criminal Justice Administration
Process and Value Stream Management Systems
Customer and Market Systems and Analysis
Global Business
Strategic Planning Systems
Business Process Reengineering
Information and Analysis Systems
Project Management
Organizational Resource Systems
Organizational Leadership and Corporate Citizenship
Quality Improvement Principles and Applications
Introduction to Performance Metric Systems
Computational Tools, Techs, & Integrating Systems
Financial & Accounting Systems & Analysis
Numerical and Data Analysis
Business Intelligence
Current/Special Topics in Information Systems Management
Advanced Network Management and Design
Network Management and Design
Advanced Network Security
Principles of Information Security Management
Application Development
Systems Integration
Legal and Ethical Issues in Business
Database Management and Administration
Leadership by Design
Sustainable Design and Systems
Design Communication Management
Design and Innovation Process Management
Pharmacy
Optometry
Unit Clerk
Management in Education
Technical Writing
Supervision
Sport, Spa, Entertainment Operations
Philanthropic Studies
Special Event and Meeting Planning
Special Education

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