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x remove Public and Nonprofit Administration, B.A., B.S. x remove German, B.A. 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 Juvenile Justice Minor x remove Homebrewing Beer Undergraduate Badge x remove Occupational Therapy, M.S. x remove Latino/a Studies Undergraduate Certificate
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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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Undergraduate students in this minor meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

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

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Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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

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Coursework

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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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 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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The 21-credit minor consists of five required courses:

  • CJ 101 - Justice and Society
  • CJ 201 - Criminology
  • CJ 350 - Juvenile Justice Process
  • CJ 355 - Youth Culture and Crime
  • CJ 420 - Juvenile Correctional Counseling

Additional elective courses complete the minor, see catalog for details.

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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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OT students study a variety of topics that include:

  • Developmental curriculum for pediatrics, adults, and older adults
  • Group therapy
  • Mental health
  • Practice based research project
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Students take a total of 15 credit hours, including Introduction to Latino/a Studies and Latinos/as In West Michigan, the latter of which includes a community engagement component. In addition to these two required courses, students choose electives from disciplines like English, history, criminal justice, social work, and Spanish, and may elect to do an internship.

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Career Options

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

  • Business
  • Education
  • Government and nonprofit
  • Hospitality and tourism
  • International relations
  • Health professions
  • Social work
  • Advertising and public relations
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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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Graduates from the criminal justice program are employed in a variety of human service professions, including:

  • Correctional case workers
  • Counselors
  • Juvenile case workers
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Parole and probation officers
  • Security personnel
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OTs are employed in a variety of health care settings including:

  • Hospitals/acute care
  • School systems
  • Skilled nursing facilities
  • Mental health facilities
  • Private practice
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Vocational rehabilitation
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Anyone can benefit from the knowledge and skills this certificate offers. A certificate in Latino/a studies particularly enhances the education of students preparing for these careers:

  • Business
  • Education
  • Law enforcement
  • Nursing
  • Social services
  • Government
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Deadline for fall semester is January 15. The $30 application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU. Application information is available at gvsu.edu/ot and otcas.liaisoncas.com.

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Skills Employers Want

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. in German 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.

  • German Language
  • Research
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Teaching
  • Writing
  • Public Speaking

Source: EMSI, 2020

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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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The M.S.O.T. program 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 occupational therapy field.

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Basic Life Support
  • Nursing
  • Home Care
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Caregiving
  • Geriatrics
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