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x remove Allied Health Sciences, B.S. x remove Film and Video, B.A., B.S. x remove Exercise Science, B.S. x remove Sociology, B.A., B.S.
Credits Required
120
120
120
120
Format
Face To Face
Face To Face
Face To Face
Face To Face
Location

All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

This program is also available in Traverse City.

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

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

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

Coursework

Those declaring an AHS major must choose one of the above emphases and follow the curriculum guidelines for that emphasis. In addition, every student must complete:

  • Biology
  • Statistics
  • Medical Terminology
  • Intro to Health Care
  • Health Care Management
  • Intro to Health Care Research
  • Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
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Coursework varies with emphasis selection but focuses on the following areas:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Behavior modification
  • Exercise testing
  • Research methods
  • Special populations
  • Exercise physiology
  • Exercise prescription and programming
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Students take core courses in scientific methodology and theory and then choose from a wide variety of electives on topics such as:

  • Culture
  • Families
  • Gender and sexuality
  • Globalization
  • Race and ethnicity
  • Religion
  • Social class inequality
  • Social psychology
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Career Options

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that ten of the 20 fastest growing occupations are healthcare related. They also predict 3.2 million new wage and salary healthcare jobs between 2018 and 2028.

Graduates find a wide range of professional employment locally, nationally, and internationally. See the website for our alumni spotlight book.

  • Advertising agencies
  • Animation and multimedia
  • Broadcasting organizations
  • Commercial and corporate production and post-production
  • Documentary and independent film production
  • Major motion picture and television production
  • National, local, and community media television
  • Post-production editing and sound design
  • School systems and training centers
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Career opportunities include positions in:

  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Community health and fitness
  • Corporate wellness
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physician assistant
  • Physical therapy
  • Public health
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Sports performance
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Graduates are prepared for entry-level work in fields like:

  • Business management
  • Civil services
  • Corrections
  • Human resources
  • Nonprofit administration
  • Social services
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Skills Employers Want

The B.S. in Allied Health Sciences 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 health job postings.

  • Nursing
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Caregiver
  • Home Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Intensive Care Unit
  • Rehabilitation
  • Pediatrics

Source: EMSI, 2021

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The B.A. and B.S. in Film and Video 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.

  • Filmmaking
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Editing
  • Copywriting
  • Photography
  • Public Speaking
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Post Production
  • Creative Writing
  • Customer Service
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Color Correction

Source: EMSI, 2020

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The B.S. in Exercise 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.

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Exercise Science
  • Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support
  • Treatment Planning
  • Stress Testing
  • Electrocardiography
  • Sports Medicine
  • Blood Pressure

Source: EMSI, 2020

 

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The B.A. and B.S. in Sociology 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.

  • Sociology
  • Research
  • Communications
  • Public Speaking
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Management

Source: EMSI, 2020

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