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| Credits Required |
33
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30
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| Location |
Classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 
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Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids campus. This program is also available in Traverse City.
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| Coursework |
The M.S. in applied computer science curriculum includes content areas for depth of study, electives for breadth, and a capstone project/thesis. Specialization in content areas include:
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The degree is 30 credit hours divided into three components: 18 hours in the degree core area, nine hours in the administrative emphasis area, and a three hour culminating experience designed to apply the knowledge, skills, and dispositions acquired throughout the program in an internship/practicum.
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| Career Options |
Computing professionals are in demand regionally and nationwide. According to 2020 EMSI data, job opportunities are projected to grow 11% in West Michigan and 8% in the U.S. by 2024. These jobs include:
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The degree prepares effective leaders for K-12 districts and organizations whose management and administrative understandings, skills, and dispositions foster quality education. A significant number of Ed.S. candidates have received jobs during and/or upon completion of their program as school administrators, central office directors, assistant superintendents and superintendents.
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| Application Deadline |
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.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The M.S. in Applied Computer Science 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 computing.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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Educational specialist and leadership graduates will leave with the following skills:
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