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| x remove Combined Degree: Information Technology B.S. and Cybersecurity M.S. | x remove Professional Science Master's | x remove Athletic Training, M.A.T. | x remove Education, Instruction and Curriculum, M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education emphasis | x remove Business, General B.B.A. | x remove Prelaw Studies | x remove Applied Linguistics Minor | x remove Education for Younger Children, Birth to Kindergarten, General and Special Education, B.A., B.S. | x remove Modern Languages and Literatures | x remove Religious Studies Minor | |
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141
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33
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59
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33
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120
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21-23
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136
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129
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19
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| Location |
All undergraduate students begin their academic career at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus; classes for graduate students in this major are a combination of online and in-seat on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 
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Class location varies by program. Consult individual program listing.
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Graduate students in this major study on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.
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Classes for graduate students are fully online.
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All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major 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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Undergraduate students in this program study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus and online.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this field may complete studies in-seat,
online, or a combination.
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| Coursework |
Students admitted to this program will count up to 12 credits of graduate work in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the undergraduate degree. Certain classes may count towards both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Students are encouraged to meet with their graduate program director to ensure all requirements are met.
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Each program is tailored toward its respective subject. However, all five PSM programs have common characteristics. These include their interdisciplinary nature, internship component, involvement with the university and its industry partners, and emphasis on teamwork, professional skills, problem-solving, communication, scientific knowledge, and technical skills.
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The program requires coursework in the following areas:
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All Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs require a minimum of 33 semester hours.
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Students study a variety of topics, including:
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Students should pursue courses to enhance writing and analytic skills, and also take several classes related to law.
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Candidates for this program must have a minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA before the beginning of the junior year and beginning the first of 150 hours of clinical apprenticeship, with no grade lower than a C in education major prerequisites. Topics of study include:
In addition, students will complete several field experiences with infant/toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and children with disabilities embedded throughout the program for a minimum of 600 hours, which is required for licensure.
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Coursework covers all aspects of language and related cultures, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Additional practical skills gained include:
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| Career Options |
There is a strong demand for professionals in this field. Numerous job opportunities are available, including:
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Master's level statisticians, cell and molecular biologists, data analysts, those working in health informatics and bioinformatics, and biostatisticians often work in the following areas:
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Athletic trainers can be found almost anywhere people are physically active. Examples of employment settings include:
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Aside from the M.Ed. degree, other education programs are available. Visit gvsu.edu/education/grad for details.
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Students may work in one of the more than 90% of all businesses that have fewer than 25 employees. Such businesses employ about half of the nation's workforce. Organizations require generalists who can tackle a variety of responsibilities.
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Prelaw students who complete a bachelor's degree and graduate from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) become attorneys. Visit gvsu.edu/prelaw for more information.
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In an increasingly interconnected world, the study of language and culture will enhance any major. There is a growing need for linguistic and intercultural competency in fields such as:
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Employers and graduate schools seek religious studies students for their strengths in intercultural communication, complex problem solving, and global understanding. This includes fields like:
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| Application Deadline |
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The athletic training program is a secondary admission program. Visit
gvsu.edu/athletictraining
for details. A fully completed application must be submitted by October 15 for
priority consideration. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
through April 15 or until all positions have been filled. The $30
nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has
previously applied to GVSU.
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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 Kathryn Ohle, [email protected]. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if you have previously applied to GVSU.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The M.S. in Cybersecurity 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.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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The Athletic Training 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.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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Early childhood development graduates will leave with the following skills:
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The B.B.A. in Business 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 in the business field.
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