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Credits Required |
149
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132
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33
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Format |
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Location |
Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale
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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus. ![]() |
Classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. ![]() |
Coursework |
The program consists of coursework in the geosciences, physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Some required courses include:
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Students choose from a wide variety of coursework in the following areas:
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The M.S. in applied computer science curriculum includes content areas for depth of study, electives for breadth, and a capstone project/thesis. Specialization in content areas include:
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Career Options |
Most Earth Science B.S. graduates pursue careers in secondary education. We recommend that students choose a minor in biology or one of the other sciences. Students that take the extra coursework needed to obtain an integrated science secondary endorsement are most successful in starting their teaching careers in Michigan. Demand for Earth science graduates is high across the country. Careers may also be found in environmental remediation and water resources. ![]() |
History majors work in a wide variety of careers, including:
Visit gvsu.edu/history for details. ![]() |
Computing professionals are in demand regionally and nationwide. According to 2020 EMSI data, job opportunities are projected to grow 11% in West Michigan and 8% in the U.S. by 2024. These jobs include:
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Application Deadline |
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline for fall semester is May 1, international, and July 1, domestic; winter semester is September 1, international, and November 1, domestic. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU. ![]() |
Skills Employers Want |
The B.S. in Earth Science 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 ![]() |
The B.A. and B.S. in History 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 accounting job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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The M.S. in Applied Computer Science degree 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 computing.
Source: EMSI, 2022 ![]() |