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| Credits Required |
36
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| Format | |
| Location |
Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat at the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 
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| Coursework |
Topics covered:
Students also have the option to combine internships, global learning experiences, study abroad, collaborative projects, problem-based learning, and blending of traditional disciplines, resulting in a unique degree experience.
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| Career Options |
Graduates can expect to be employed in the following industries:
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| Application Deadline |
Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis with deadline for fall semester June 1; winter November 1; and spring/summer April 1. Applicants after the deadline will be considered on an individual basis. The $30 fee is waived if previously applied to GVSU.
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| Skills Employers Want |
Graduates strive to become change agents and usually work in areas, such as education, government, health and human services, non-profit organizations, sustainability, and urban planning. Here are a few of the job titles they can expect to hold:
The Social Innovation degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings:
Source: EMSI, 2020
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