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| x remove Combined Degree: Information Technology B.S. and Cybersecurity M.S. | x remove Professional Science Master's | x remove Software Engineering Graduate Badge | x remove Information Security Systems Minor | x remove Statistics, B.A., B.S. | x remove Business, General B.B.A. | x remove Prelaw Studies | x remove Applied Linguistics Minor | x remove Modern Languages and Literatures | x remove Religious Studies Minor | |
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| Credits Required |
141
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33
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9
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24 - 26
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120
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120
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120
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21-23
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129
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19
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| Location |
All undergraduate students begin their academic career at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus; classes for graduate students in this major are a combination of online and in-seat on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 
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Class location varies by program. Consult individual program listing.
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Classes for the program are on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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Students in this program study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.
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All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this program 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 field may complete studies in-seat,
online, or a combination.
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| Coursework |
Students admitted to this program will count up to 12 credits of graduate work in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the undergraduate degree. Certain classes may count towards both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Students are encouraged to meet with their graduate program director to ensure all requirements are met.
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Each program is tailored toward its respective subject. However, all five PSM programs have common characteristics. These include their interdisciplinary nature, internship component, involvement with the university and its industry partners, and emphasis on teamwork, professional skills, problem-solving, communication, scientific knowledge, and technical skills.
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The software engineering badge is comprised of three courses (nine credits). Choose three of the following:
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The ISS minor requires 24 to 26 credit hours. Only 12 credits maximum may apply to both the criminal justice major and ISS minor. Required:
Select one course from each of the six groupings. Group 1:
Group 2:
Group 3:
Group Four:
Group Five:
Group Six:
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Students study a variety of topics, including:
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Students should pursue courses to enhance writing and analytic skills, and also take several classes related to law.
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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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| Career Options |
There is a strong demand for professionals in this field. Numerous job opportunities are available, including:
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Master's level statisticians, cell and molecular biologists, data analysts, those working in health informatics and bioinformatics, and biostatisticians often work in the following areas:
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Statisticians help make important advances in scientific research and data science by using their quantitative abilities, statistical knowledge, computing, and communication skills to collaborate with other scientists on problems, including:
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Students may work in one of the more than 90% of all businesses that have fewer than 25 employees. Such businesses employ about half of the nation's workforce. Organizations require generalists who can tackle a variety of responsibilities.
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Prelaw students who complete a bachelor's degree and graduate from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) become attorneys. Visit gvsu.edu/prelaw for more information.
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In an increasingly interconnected world, the study of language and culture will enhance any major. There is a growing need for linguistic and intercultural competency in fields such as:
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Employers and graduate schools seek religious studies students for their strengths in intercultural communication, complex problem solving, and global understanding. This includes fields like:
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| Skills Employers Want |
The M.S. in Cybersecurity 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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The B.A. in B.S. in Statistics 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.B.A. in Business 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 in the business field.
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