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9
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21
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12-13
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20
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120
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Students in this program study 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.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this minor study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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| Coursework |
The digital badge is comprised of three three-credit courses, a total of nine credits:
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Students study a variety of subjects, including:
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The certificate is 12-13 credits. Required:
And one of the following:
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You must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours of coursework. This includes eight credits of required courses:
Complete the minor with your choice of four electives, 12 credits total, see catalog for details. You can also fulfill some credits for the minor through study abroad options in consultation with the program coordinator.
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The curriculum is designed to give students a broad base of knowledge. Some of the subjects included are:
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| Career Options |
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The program can benefit a variety of careers, including:
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According to market analysis, the number of unique monthly job postings specifying competency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has increased by 285% over the past 5 years. GIS is a common "add-on" skill for jobs related to wildlife biology, fisheries science, landscape ecology, field ecology, and natural resources management. More than 10% of job postings in those fields required GIS skills (Indeed.com, May 28, 2021).
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Language majors and minors have a diverse assortment of careers available to them in fields like:
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Students may work in fields such as:
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| Skills Employers Want |
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The B.A. in International Relations 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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