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8-10
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3
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120
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6
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120
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20
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15
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130
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22
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Students in this program study on the Allendale Campus. 
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Classes for the program are on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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Classes for the program are on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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All undergraduate students begin their academic careers on the Allendale
Campus. Students in this major continue their upper-division studies
downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand
Rapids Campus.
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The badge can be completed fully online.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this minor study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.
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Classes for this certificate are offered 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 on the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.
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| Coursework |
Learners studying R programming will learn the logic and application of programming in R, how to manage datasets, answer statistical investigative questions, and use R functions and packages to analyze data. The badge is comprised of a minimum of eight credits:
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The cybersecurity badge is three courses, nine credits. Required course:
And two of the following:
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The badge is a three credit course:
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Candidates for undergraduate teacher certification earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree or Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in an approved major program. In addition to their degree requirements, students seeking teacher certification must meet the requirements of a teachable major and complete the education major/professional education requirements. Students must also pass the appropriate Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC): https://mttc.nesinc.com/
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The digital badge is comprised of two (three credit) courses, a total of six credits:
*Prerequisite MTH 110, 115, 122, or 201 **Prerequisite of WRT 150
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Grand Valley offers all of the courses necessary to gain admission into pharmacy school, including:
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You must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours of coursework. This includes eight credits of required courses:
Complete the minor with your choice of four electives, 12 credits total, see catalog for details. You can also fulfill some credits for the minor through study abroad options in consultation with the program coordinator.
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You are required to complete the following courses:
Two additional courses complete the certificate. Topics include:
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Students pursuing the minor in archaeology complete seven courses (minimum 22 credits) as follows:
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Prepharmacy students who graduate from GVSU and progress on to pharmacy school go on to hold positions such as:
Those not going on to pharmacy school find careers as a:
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Language majors and minors have a diverse assortment of careers available to them in fields like:
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Students in this program may find careers in real estate development,
appraisal, sales agency, property management, loan origination, credit
analysis, investment analysis, financial consultancy, portfolio
management, city government, title examination, location analysis, and more.
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You will be prepared to become a certified PreK - 12th health and physical education teacher in all school settings. Other career opportunities include:
You are encouraged to be involved in both on and off campus activities, including membership in the health and physical education majors club. The club provides you with opportunities to network and develop a community of peers. You have the opportunity to regularly attend local, state, and national conferences in addition to participating in social activities.
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The B.S. in Health and Physical 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, 2020
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