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x remove Global Studies and Social Impact, B.A., B.S.
Credits Required
120
Format
Face To Face
Location

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

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Coursework

Through courses drawn from across the university, students learn how to explore problems and solutions through a variety of academic and professional lenses. Topics students explore include:

  • Global systems, such as health care, food, and economics
  • The movements of people and ideas across the globe such as immigration, human trafficking, and geotourism
  • Cultural, religious, or gender identities and expressions
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Career Options

Global studies and social impact prepares students for employment in a wide variety of fields, including:

  • Nonprofit and social service agencies
  • Government and non-government agencies
  • Education
  • Global human resources
  • Public affairs
  • Intercultural consultation
  • Social impact assessment for businesses and organizations
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.A. and B.S. in Global Studies and Social Impact 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.

  • Foreign Language
  • Communications
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Research
  • Operations
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning
  • Teaching

Source: EMSI, 2020

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