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| Credits Required |
162
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120
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| Format |
Face To Face
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Face To Face
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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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| Coursework |
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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The curriculum includes coursework covering a wide variety of topics, including courses from other major programs within and outside the School of Communications relevant to communication studies.
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| Career Options |
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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Professional opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
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| Application Deadline |
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| Skills Employers Want |
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. and B.S. in Communications 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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