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x remove Criminal Justice, M.S. | x remove Recreational Therapy, M.S. | x remove Education, Online/Blended Instruction Graduate Certificate | x remove Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, M.S. | |
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Credits Required |
36
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varies per track
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12
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36
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Format |
Face To Face
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Location |
Classes for this program meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Some courses available online. |
Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile. |
All classes are offered fully online. |
Graduate students in this major study at the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus and the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile. |
Coursework |
Students study a variety of criminal justice topics, including:
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In addition, you will participate in field observations and service
learning to increase experience within various health care settings.
Problem-based learning and collaborative projects will be included, as
well as developing teamwork and interpersonal skills. The MSRT is a hybrid program, with the majority of coursework online and one to three in-seat classes per semester. |
The graduate certificate in online/blended instruction consists of the following four course sequence (12 credits, 3 credits each):
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The five PSM degree programs are interdisciplinary and feature common core courses. The health informatics and bioinformatics program features:
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Career Options |
Graduates find employment in a variety of professions, including:
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Recreational therapists work in a variety of settings, and individuals with an MSRT obtain positions in management and administration within health and social service settings. |
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The program prepares students for careers in:
Visit gvsu.edu/grad/bioinfo for more details. |
Application Deadline |
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The recommended deadline for fall semester start is June 1; recommended deadline for winter is November 1. Applications received past the deadline may still be reviewed in time for the start of the subsequent semester, but enrollment cannot be guaranteed. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU. |
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline for fall semester is May 1, international, and July 1, domestic; winter semester is September 1, international, and November 1, domestic. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU. |
Skills Employers Want |
The M.S. in Criminal Justice 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 the criminal justice field.
Source: EMSI, 2022 |
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, 2022 |
Students earning this certificate will leave with the following skills:
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The M.S. in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics 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 the health and bioinformatics fields:
Source: EMSI, 2022 |