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| x remove Public and Nonprofit Administration, B.A., B.S. | x remove Social Studies, B.A., B.S. | x remove German, B.A. | x remove Foundational American Sign Language Undergraduate Badge | x remove Art Education, B.A., B.S. | x remove Event Sustainability Operations Undergraduate Certificate | x remove Juvenile Justice Minor | x remove Practical Ethics Minors | x remove Occupational Therapy, M.S. | x remove Latino/a Studies Undergraduate Certificate | |
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| Credits Required |
120
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162
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129
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6
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157
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15
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21
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Minimum of 18
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81 - 84
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15
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| Location |
Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. 
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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Students in this program of study meet on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale
Campus.
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Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the Allendale Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this minor meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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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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Undergraduate students in this program study at Grand Valley's Allendale
Campus.
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| Coursework |
The public and nonprofit administration curriculum gives students a broad understanding of the subject, while offering some specialized courses to provide them with technical skills. Some of the topics covered include:
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All social studies majors complete the core courses. Students also complete courses in social studies teaching strategies. The major includes credit hours in:
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Coursework covers all aspects of language and related cultures, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Additional practical skills gained include:
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Coursework for foundational ASL introduces learners to beginning sign vocabulary and grammar, nonverbal grammatical elements, fingerspelling, and immersion into the world of ASL. The digital badge is comprised of two (three credit) courses, a total of six credits:
Classes meet downtown on the GVSU Health Campus. Continue your studies and earn a second badge in Advanced ASL, see program coordinator for details.
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Majors complete rigorous training in studio art complemented by courses in the theory and methods of art education. During the last year of the program, art education majors complete their degree with assisting and directed teaching opportunities at regional schools. For information about admission to the program, please visit the department website.
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The certificate is a total of 15 credits:
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The 21-credit minor consists of five required courses:
Additional elective courses complete the minor, see catalog for details.
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OT students study a variety of topics that include:
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Students take a total of 15 credit hours, including Introduction to Latino/a Studies and Latinos/as In West Michigan, the latter of which includes a community engagement component. In addition to these two required courses, students choose electives from disciplines like English, history, criminal justice, social work, and Spanish, and may elect to do an internship.
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| Career Options |
Due to its many community connections, Grand Valley can help students gain employment in public service careers in areas like:
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Upon completion of the social studies major and professional program major, students seeking teacher certification in social studies at the secondary level are well-qualified to begin their teaching careers.
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Language majors and minors have a diverse assortment of careers available to them in fields like:
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Students may pursue a variety of career paths, including:
The program also builds the transferable skills of critical thinking, communication, and problem solving necessary for professional careers outside of the arts.
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Graduates from the criminal justice program are employed in a variety of human service professions, including:
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OTs are employed in a variety of health care settings including:
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Anyone can benefit from the knowledge and skills this certificate offers. A certificate in Latino/a studies particularly enhances the education of students preparing for these careers:
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Deadline for fall semester is January 15. The $30 application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU. Application information is available at gvsu.edu/ot and otcas.liaisoncas.com.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The B.A. and B.S. in Public and Nonprofit Administration 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.
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The B.A. and B.S. in Social 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.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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The B.A. in German 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.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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The B.A. and B.S. in Art Education 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.
Source: EMSI, 2021
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The M.S.O.T. program 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 occupational therapy field.
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