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| x remove Allied Health Sciences, B.S. - Histotechnology emphasis | x remove Writing, B.A., B.S. | x remove International Business Minor | x remove Cell and Molecular Biology, B.S. | |
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| Credits Required |
120
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120
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18
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120
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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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Face To Face
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| Location |
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 Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students 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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| Coursework |
In addition to an introductory medical laboratory science course, prerequisite science courses include:
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A degree in writing may involve coursework in:
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The minor consists of 18 credit hours. Required courses:
Choose three of the following:
One elective course in cultures/international business or a three-credit international internship is required.
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Students study a variety of disciplines, including:
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| Career Options |
Histotechnologists are in demand in:
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Students are well-equipped to pursue graduate school or to enjoy careers as:
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IB students will find career opportunities in:
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CMB prepares students for careers in:
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| Skills Employers Want |
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The B.A. and B.S. in Writing 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 Cell and Molecular Biology 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 biology field.
Source: EMSI, 2021
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