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Credits vary by program.
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Complete this degree fully online or opt for face-to-face classes. 
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Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.
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Classes for the program are on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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You must follow all general education requirements and complete a minimum 120 credits total toward the degree. This can include credits from an associate degree or other prior coursework at an accredited institution. An additional 24 credits may be awarded towards the degree total through prior learning assessment (PLA). All B.A.S. majors must complete the following requirements:
Required web design and development courses:
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Students will earn a maximum of nine graduate credits during their undergraduate program from the courses listed below. Students are encouraged to work with faculty advisors to ensure all requirements are met. Students may dual-count nine credits from the following courses toward their degrees:
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Each program includes a unique curriculum that allows a student to count up to 12 graduate credit hours toward both their undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. The undergraduate and graduate degree programs a student selects will determine the actual curriculum. A plan of study is developed by the student, faculty advisors, and graduate program directors that satisfies all degree requirements. This plan will designate courses to be counted toward both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs. General program requirements follow the Bachelor/Graduate Combined Degree Policy and include at a minimum:
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The database management badge is comprised of three courses (nine credits). Classes are offered on Pew Campus in downtown Grand Rapids. Required course:
and two of:
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| Career Options |
The unique structure of this program allows professional adults with an associate degree to move forward with their education to take the next step for professional job opportunities or advance their careers. The web design and development program maximizes the value of your knowledge and skills base while preparing you for future occupations that may not be reflected in current academic programs.
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Recreational therapy specialists work in hospitals, acute and subacute care settings, nursing homes, older adult programs, rehabilitation and substance abuse centers, correctional facilities, juvenile services, parks and recreation departments, volunteer agencies, and after-care centers.
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| Skills Employers Want |
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The M.S. in Recreational Therapy degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in recreational therapy.
Source: EMSI, 2021
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