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| x remove Public and Nonprofit Administration, B.A., B.S. | 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 | x remove Business Fundamentals Undergraduate Certificate, adult online | |
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120
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157
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22
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21
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3
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81 - 84
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15
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12
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| Location |
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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This program can be completed fully online.
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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:
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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.
Elective courses (choose at least one):
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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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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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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The business fundamentals certificate is comprised of 12 credits:
*MTH 110 course prerequisite
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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:
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Students may pursue a variety of career paths, including:
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:
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Graduates from the criminal justice program are employed in a variety of human service professions, including:
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OTs are employed in a variety of health care settings including:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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.
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The business fundamentals certificate provides non-business people a basic understanding of business practices. This benefits those who may be looking for career advancement by giving them skills employers are looking for, including:
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