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x remove Communication Minors x remove Spanish, B.A. x remove Social Media and Analytics Undergraduate Badge
Credits Required
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9
Format
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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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Coursework
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Coursework covers all aspects of language and related cultures, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Additional practical skills gained include:

  • Cultural competency, critical thinking, and analysis
  • Flexibility, communication, and working with others
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The digital badge is comprised of three courses, a total of nine credits:

  • CAP 330 - Social Media Strategy
  • CAP 331 - Social Media Analytics
  • CAP 415 - Social Media Campaigns
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Career Options

Because communication emphasizes critical thinking, interpretation, research, and writing, it is an excellent foundation for professional careers and graduate programs. Alumni work in:

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  • Business
  • Education
  • Media - journalism, social media, communications
  • Government
  • International relations
  • Health professions
  • Social work and nonprofit organizations
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want
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The B.A. in Spanish 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.

  • Spanish Language
  • Teaching
  • English Language
  • Foreign Language
  • Leadership
  • Language Arts
  • Social Change
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Source: EMSI, 2020

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