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| x remove Nursing B.S.N., Accelerated Second Degree | x remove Leadership Undergraduate Certificate, adult online | x remove Nursing, B.S.N. | x remove Biomedical Sciences, B.S. | x remove Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering, B.S.E. | x remove Green Chemistry Undergraduate Certificate | x remove Applied Data Analytics Undergraduate Certificate, adult online | x remove Sport Coaching Undergraduate Certificate | |
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Students in this major continue their upper division studies on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile. |
Classes for this major are offered online and in accelerated (6-week) formats. Students wishing to take in-person classes may do so on the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses with some courses also offered in Traverse City. 
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All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies 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. A variety of online courses are available spring/summer term.
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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 program study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. |
Classes are offered fully online. |
Classes for this certificate are offered on the Grand Valley Allendale Campus. |
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KCON programs are based on our philosophy of nursing education and organizing framework, to foster the behaviors that faculty believe are most important for the roles of provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of the profession. These include: critical thinking; communication; assessment, health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention; illness and disease management; information and health care technologies; ethics; human diversity; and, global health care.
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The leadership certificate is comprised of 12 credits. Required core classes:
Plus, any two of the following:
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KCON supports the overall university tradition of liberal education, offering undergraduate degree programs that are well-integrated and accredited, with a state-of-the-art concept-based curriculum. Students receive instruction and gain knowledge in our learning labs, through simulation exercises, and in clinical experiences.
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The biomedical sciences major provides a strong foundation in the sciences that prepares the student for careers in science and medicine. The requirements for the major align with the coursework required for admission to professional schools and graduate programs in the sciences. Students will study a variety of topics, including:
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Students are required to complete 13 to 14 credits, including research/lab experience. Coursework can include:
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The applied data analytics certificate is comprised of 18 credits:
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The following courses are required for completion of the certificate:
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| Career Options |
Professional nurses perform a wide variety of functions including direct patient care, health care counseling, and leadership in providing and managing care for individuals and groups of clients. Nurses are members of health care teams and may work in hospitals,
homes, the community, clinics, or industry - wherever people need care
or health education.
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Professional nurses perform a wide variety of functions including direct patient care, health care counseling, and leadership in providing and managing care for individuals and groups of clients. Nurses are members of health care teams and may work in hospitals,
homes, the community, clinics, or industry - wherever people need care
or health education.
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The biomedical sciences major is an excellent choice for students interested in health and science related careers in fields such as medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. It also prepares students for entry into masters and Ph.D. programs. The bachelor's degree allows graduates to enter the workforce directly in areas such as:
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The following are just a few career options for product design and manufacturing engineers:
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The certificate in green chemistry provides an advantage to applicants entering the job market. It will also augment career opportunities in public, private, and nonprofit organizations interested in environmental issues and sustainability. Opportunities include:
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In today's marketplace it is important to have an understanding of business analytics and data analysis. Earning a certificate in data analytics is a good way for you to add the basic understanding of data analytics and its professional application to your expanding skillset in an accelerated 6-week format. Course credits from the data analytics certificates can be applied toward a bachelor's degree; please reach out to our advisors if you wish to explore this idea further. Earning this undergraduate certificate in applied data analytics will enhance your career skills by:
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| Skills Employers Want |
The B.S.N. in Nursing 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.S.N. in Nursing 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.S. in Biomedical Sciences at GVSU will help you develop the skills and knowledge base 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 knowledge and skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2021
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The B.S.E. in Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering 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 manufacturing engineering job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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