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| x remove Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, B.A., B.S. | x remove Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Technology Undergraduate Certificate | x remove Public Health, M.P.H. | |
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| Credits Required |
120
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13
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48 - 51
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Face To Face
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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 program 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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| Coursework |
Students take courses covering a variety of topics, including:
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Complete a minimum of 13 credit hours. Up to six credits can be transferred from another institution (subject to content approval). Required courses:
Plus one elective course, see catalog for list.
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Students choose one of two emphasis areas: epidemiology or health
promotion. Electives offered in policy, environmental health, and
health disparities. Upon completion of the 48-51 hour, five semester M.P.H. program, graduates will be qualified to earn voluntary professional certification by taking the National Board of Public Health Examiners Certified in Public Heath (CPH) and/or the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exams.
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| Career Options |
WGS students can apply their education to careers in:
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| Application Deadline |
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Early admission application deadline is November 1; regular admission
deadline March 1; rolling admissions accepted until all seats are
filled. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the
applicant has previously applied to GVSU.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The B.A. and B.S. in Women, Gender, and Sexuality 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 Master of Public Health 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.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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