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	x remove Integrative Studies, B.A., B.S.	x remove Education, Educational Leadership M.Ed. - Special Education Administration emphasis
Credits Required	120	36-45
Format	Online	Hybrid
Location	Undergraduate students may complete this major study a variety of ways, including: In person on the Grand Valley Allendale, Pew, and Traverse City campuses Fully online Through a mix of online and in-person classes offered on any of the campuses listed above	Hybrid program that requires 3 face-to-face meetings per semester. This program is available in Grand Rapids. Traverse City, and Detroit.
Coursework		All Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs require a minimum of 33 semester hours. To receive the M.Ed degree in educational leadership with an emphasis in special education administration, students must complete the College of Education and Community Innovation foundations requirements plus special education emphasis requirements for a minimum of 45 credit hours.
Career Options	Employers seek integrative studies graduates on the strength of their creativity, versatility, and critical thinking skills, across every sector of the workforce. Graduates can be found at: Apple Inc. Boys and Girls Club Goodwill Industries Michigan Dept. of Civil Rights Americorps Eli Lily Heartside Ministries Priority Health	P-12 teaching School administration Special education supervisor College level professional and administrative positions Aside from an M.Ed. degree, other education programs are available. Visit gvsu.edu/education/grad for details.
Application Deadline		Deadline for fall semester is July 15; winter, November 15; spring/summer, March 15. Early application is strongly encouraged to secure course enrollment. Those applications received after the deadline will be considered on an individual basis and program availability. Late applicants should contact program director Cindi Smith, [email protected]. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if you have previously applied to GVSU.
Skills Employers Want	The B.A. and B.S. in Integrative Studies 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. Leadership Customer service Research Strategic thinking Teamwork Team building Project management Event management Communications Intercultural competence Source: EMSI, 2020	Graduates will be able to; Create a quality Change Initiative Proposal focused on curriculum, instruction, assessment, technology or professional development; Conduct an analysis of all school building level faculty in order to conduct professional growth and staff evaluations, school culture and more; Assess the school’s vision, mission, and values/beliefs system, including assessment of School Management and Operational Systems, School Safety and the Welfare of Staff and Students, and Distribution of Leadership; Develop a plan to increase the capacity of staff and assess staffing needs, including forecasting, enrollment projections and timelines; Create a school improvement process and plan based on data that includes visioning, collaborating with appropriate stakeholders, and then creating a plan to sustain a climate conducive to learning and ensuring student success.