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x remove Integrated Science, B.S. x remove Latino/a Studies Undergraduate Certificate
Credits Required
182
15
Format
Face To Face
Face To Face
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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Coursework

Students study a variety of content, including:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth science
  • Physics
  • Integrated science
  • Science teaching pedagogy
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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
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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:

  • Business
  • Education
  • Law enforcement
  • Nursing
  • Social services
  • Government
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.S. in Integrated 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.

  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Communications
  • Mentorship
  • Curriculum Development
  • Biology
  • Science Education
  • Pedagogy
  • Lesson Planning
  • Chemistry
  • Geology
  • Earth Science

Source: EMSI, 2020

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