The phrase Ferris grad has become a password for educational excellence among thousands of employers across the nation. The College of Technology has a long, successful history of preparing graduates in a number of selected fields where there is a shortage of skilled workers and managers. Ferris is known nationally for leadership in developing technical and technological programs. Each of the curriculums in the College of Technology is carefully planned with the help and advice of people in business and industry. Continued advice is sought from advisory committees comprised of practicing professionals in the various fields to maintain current and relevant instruction assuring graduates employability in todays labor market.
Graduates have the basic knowledge needed to advance to higher career levels.
Working closely with a faculty advisor familiar with program requirements, students choose electives in their interest areas. In addition, students take courses in communications, humanities, mathematics, science and social sciences, learning to perform from a human perspective while addressing technical problems. Students in the College of Technology can find avenues to employment in careers that offer challenges, dignity and financial rewards. Any program may take longer if additional courses are taken or required. All students, including transfer students and those who are program laddering from an associate degree program into a baccalaureate program, must complete all of Ferris general education requirements.