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x remove Electromagnetic Compatibility Undergraduate Badge x remove Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Elementary Teaching (PCKET) B.A., B.S. x remove Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning Minor
Credits Required
8
varies by program
24
Format
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Location

All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this program 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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Coursework

The digital badge is comprised of two four credit courses, a total of eight credits.

  • EGR 343 - Applied Electromagnetics
  • EGR 443 - Electromagnetic Compatibility

The courses include lecture, discussion, examinations, laboratory hours/assignments, and a design project.

Both classes must be passed with a C or better.

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Courses within the program provide disciplinary content knowledge, practical and theoretical pedagogical knowledge, and pre-service field experiences. Majors take courses in:

  • Fine arts
  • Social studies
  • Integrated science
  • English language arts
  • Mathematics
  • Health and physical education
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Students complete 24 credits, including:

  • GPY 111 Cities, Towns and Villages
  • GPY/PA 209 Intro to Urban and Regional Planning
  • GPY/ENS/PA 312 Urban and Regional Environmental Planning
  • GPY/PA 316 Transportation Planning
  • GPY/PA/MKT 365 GIS for Economic and Business Decision Making
  • GPY/ENS/PA 410 Landscape Analysis
  • GPY 414 Land Use Planning
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Career Options
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The PCKET program, offered in combination with Educational Studies or Special Education, provides customizable degree options, which in turn, provides unique career opportunities for educators. Graduates will be prepared to teach in PK-3 and/or 3-6 elementary classrooms, ESL K-12 support, or special education in two selected endorsements areas. With the disciplinary concentrations, you will be positioned to be a disciplinary content leader in an elementary school. Meet with an advisor to select the right path.

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Concepts and skills in urban planning are applicable to a variety of specialties that include:

  • Urban planning
  • Regional planning
  • Environmental planning
  • Sustainability planning
  • Smart/green infrastructure
  • Environmental design
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want
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