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| x remove Business Economics, B.B.A. | x remove English, B.A. | x remove Technical Sales Undergraduate Badge | x remove Software Design and Development Graduate Badge | x remove Data Analytics Graduate Badge | x remove French, B.A. | x remove Psychology, B.A., B.S. | x remove Cell and Molecular Biology, M.S. | x remove Education, Instruction and Curriculum, M.Ed. - Secondary Education emphasis | x remove East Asian Studies Minor | |
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| Credits Required |
120
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141
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6
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9
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9
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129
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120
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35 - 37
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33
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21-22
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Face To Face
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Face To Face
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Face To Face
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Face To Face
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| Location |
All undergraduate students begin their academic career 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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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale
Campus.
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Students in this program study downtown 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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In-person classes are offered on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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Classes for graduate students in this major 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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Classes for graduate students in this major meet online or a combination of online and in-seat at the downtown Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this program study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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| Coursework |
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English majors choose from a wealth of courses, tailoring the degree to fit their interests. Examples include:
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The digital badge is comprised of two three-credit courses, a total of six credits:
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The software design and development badge is comprised of three courses (nine credits). Required courses:
and one of:
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The data analytics badge is comprised of three courses (nine credits). Classes are offered on Pew Campus in downtown Grand Rapids. Required courses:
And your choice of one of the following:
The nine credits that comprise the data analytics badge can be applied towards a master's degree in applied computer science or a master's degree in data science and analytics.
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Course topics range from medieval to modern literature, from sociolinguistics to teaching methods, from the Francophone world to France, from the Enlightenment to contemporary civilization, and from translation to the business world. Coursework covers all aspects of language and related cultures and develops students' interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication skills. Additional practical skills gained include:
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The major permits students to select courses from across the range of topics in psychology, including:
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Students study a variety of topics, including:
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All Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs require a minimum of 33 semester hours.
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Coursework is offered in a variety of subjects, including:
EAS minor requires 22 credits. Study abroad credits count for electives. See catalog for details.
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| Career Options |
The business economics degree prepares students for careers in many areas of business including data analytics, market research, finance and banking, consulting, insurance, health care, manufacturing, international and development organizations, and government work. Business economics also provides a great foundation for many graduate degrees. The real estate emphasis prepares students for careers in such areas as residential/commercial appraiser, mortgage broker, commercial lending, real estate development, and urban planning.
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Because English emphasizes critical thinking, interpretation, research, and writing, it is an excellent foundation for professional careers and graduate programs, including:
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GVSU French majors and minors pursue a wide range of careers in fields such as:
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Graduates find jobs in varied settings, including business, industry, and human services. Many of our graduates pursue graduate studies in a wide variety of disciplines, including psychology, medicine, law, social work, business, library science, human resource management, and nonprofit administration.
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CMB prepares students for careers in:
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East Asian studies can be instrumental for a variety of careers:
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Deadline for fall semester is July 15; winter, November 15; spring/summer, March 15. Early application is strongly encouraged to secure course enrollment. Those applications received after the deadline will be considered on an individual basis and program availability. Late applicants should contact program director Ellen Schiller, [email protected]. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if you have previously applied to GVSU.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The B.B.A. in Business Economics 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 economics field.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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The B.A. in English 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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The B.A. in French 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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The B.S. in Psychology 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 psychology job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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The M.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology degree 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, 2022
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Secondary education graduates will leave with the following skills:
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