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x remove Art History, B.A. x remove Public and Nonprofit Administration, B.A., B.S. x remove Bioinformatics and Genomics Undergraduate Certificate x remove Foundational American Sign Language Undergraduate Badge x remove Art Education, B.A., B.S. x remove Chinese Language Minor x remove Education, Educational Leadership M.Ed. - Special Education Administration emphasis x remove Preveterinary Medicine x remove Homebrewing Beer Undergraduate Badge x remove Business Fundamentals Undergraduate Certificate, adult online
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Location

Undergraduate students in this major 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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Classes for this program meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus and the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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Students in this program of study meet 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.

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Undergraduate students in this minor study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Hybrid program that requires 3 face-to-face meetings per semester. This program is available in Grand Rapids. Traverse City, and Detroit.

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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Students in this program study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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This program can be completed fully online.

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Coursework

The curriculum offers students a broad-based knowledge of the visual arts from a global perspective while learning historical, cultural, and theoretical approaches to works of art. At the intermediate level, majors take specialized courses focusing on a historical period, geographical region, or conceptual theme that allow for in-depth study of a topic.

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The public and nonprofit administration curriculum gives students a broad understanding of the subject, while offering some specialized courses to provide them with technical skills. Some of the topics covered include:

  • Civic engagement and service-learning
  • Local politics and administration
  • Organization theory and dynamics
  • Public budgeting and finance administration
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The certificate in bioinformatics and genomics requires a minimum of 12 credits - nine credits in the core and at least three credits of electives.

  • CMB 451 - Bioinformatics: Tools and Techniques for Life Scientists
  • CMB 452 - Computer Modeling and Drug Design
  • CMB 460 - Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics

Elective courses (choose at least one):

  • CIS 160 - Programming with Visual Basic
  • CIS 161 - Computational Science
  • CIS 162 - Computer Science I
  • CMB 440 - Research Applications in Drosophila Genomics
  • CMB 485 - Molecular Ecology
  • STA 312 - Probability and Statistics
  • STA 216 - Intermediate Applied Statistics
  • STA 318 - Statistical Computing
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Coursework for foundational ASL introduces learners to beginning sign vocabulary and grammar, nonverbal grammatical elements, fingerspelling, and immersion into the world of ASL.

The digital badge is comprised of two (three credit) courses, a total of six credits:

  • ASL 201  American Sign Language 1
  • ASL 202  American Sign Language 2

Classes meet downtown on the GVSU Health Campus.

Continue your studies and earn a second badge in Advanced ASL, see program coordinator for details.

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Majors complete rigorous training in studio art complemented by courses in the theory and methods of art education. During the last year of the program, art education majors complete their degree with assisting and directed teaching opportunities at regional schools. For information about admission to the program, please visit the department website.

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Coursework covers all aspects of language and related cultures, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Required courses for the Chinese language minor:

  • CHI 202 - Intermediate Chinese II: Language and Culture
  • CHI 301 - Advanced Intermediate Chinese I
  • CHI 302 - Advanced Intermediate Chinese II

Complete the minor with 12 credits of elective courses such as Practical Chinese, Classical Chinese, Chinese literature and culture, and study abroad. Study abroad courses can count for up to but no more than six credits.

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All Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs require a minimum of 33 semester hours. To receive the M.Ed degree in educational leadership with an emphasis in special education administration, students must complete the College of Education and Community Innovation foundations requirements plus special education emphasis requirements for a minimum of 45 credit hours.

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In addition to completing core biology courses, preveterinary medicine students take courses in:

  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Organic chemistry
  • Physics
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The badge is achieved through face-to-face learning and comprised of one three-credit class:

  • CMB 350 - Foundations in Brewing

You will have the opportunity to enter your beverages into competition for evaluation, scoring, and awards.

You can stack this course with additional classes to earn a badge in advanced craft brewing, see gvsu.edu/catalog for details.

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The business fundamentals certificate is comprised of 12 credits:

  • ACC 201 - Accounting for Non-Business Majors 1* (1.5 credits)
  • ACC 202 - Accounting for Non-Business Majors 2* (1.5 credits)
  • FIN 300 - Fundamentals of Finance for Non-Business Majors* (3 credits)
  • MGT 300 - Fundamentals of Management for Non-Business Majors (3 credits)
  • MKT 300 - Fundamentals of Marketing for Non-Business Majors (3 credits)

*MTH 110 course prerequisite

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Career Options

Students completing a degree in art history can pursue a variety of career paths including:

  • Archive and library services
  • Art conservation
  • Communications
  • Editing and publishing
  • Graduate work and university teaching
  • Law
  • Museum and gallery work

The discipline emphasizes the transferable skills of critical thinking, written, and oral communication that are the foundations of any profession.

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Due to its many community connections, Grand Valley can help students gain employment in public service careers in areas like:

  • Local, state, and federal government agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Private sector firms
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Students may pursue a variety of career paths, including:

  • Teaching in public or private schools
  • Community arts and museum education programming
  • Graduate work and university teaching
  • Arts administration
  • Nonprofit arts organizations

The program also builds the transferable skills of critical thinking, communication, and problem solving necessary for professional careers outside of the arts.

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Language majors and minors have a diverse assortment of careers available to them in fields like:

  • Business
  • Education
  • Government
  • International relations
  • Health professions
  • Social work
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  • P-12 teaching
  • School administration
  • Special education supervisor
  • College level professional and administrative positions

Aside from an M.Ed. degree, other education programs are available. Visit gvsu.edu/education/grad for details.

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Students become veterinarians, or professionals in related fields, such as:

  • Agribusiness
  • Animal care
  • Public health
  • Research
  • Wildlife conservation
  • Zoology
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Application Deadline
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Deadline for fall semester is July 15; winter, November 15; spring/summer, March 15. Early application is strongly encouraged to secure course enrollment. Those applications received after the deadline will be considered on an individual basis and program availability. Late applicants should contact program director Nichole Moore, [email protected]. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if you have previously applied to GVSU.

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Skills Employers Want
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The B.A. and B.S. in Public and Nonprofit 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.

  • Grant writer
  • Data and policy analyst
  • Fundraising and development associate
  • Community outreach coordinator
  • Compliance coordinator
  • Special events manager
  • Program development coordinator
  • Volunteer coordinator
  • Budgeting analyst
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The B.A. and B.S. in Art Education 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.

  • Lesson Planning
  • Curriculum Development
  • Art Education
  • Learning Styles
  • Social Studies
  • Classroom Management
  • Instruction Delivery
  • Progress Reporting

Source: EMSI, 2021

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Graduates will be able to;

  • Create a quality Change Initiative Proposal focused on curriculum, instruction, assessment, technology or professional development;

  • Conduct an analysis of all school building level faculty in order to conduct professional growth and staff evaluations, school culture and more;

  • Assess the school’s vision, mission, and values/beliefs system, including assessment of School Management and Operational Systems, School Safety and the Welfare of Staff and Students, and Distribution of Leadership;

  • Develop a plan to increase the capacity of staff and assess staffing needs, including forecasting, enrollment projections and timelines;

  • Create a school improvement process and plan based on data that includes visioning, collaborating with appropriate stakeholders, and then creating a plan to sustain a climate conducive to learning and ensuring student success.

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The business fundamentals certificate provides non-business people a basic understanding of business practices. This benefits those who may be looking for career advancement by giving them skills employers are looking for, including:

  • Business Development
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Business Process
  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Budgeting
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