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| x remove Biochemistry, B.S. | x remove Hospitality and Tourism Management Minor | x remove Business Analytics Undergraduate Badge | x remove History of Science Minor | x remove Communication Sciences and Disorders, B.S. | x remove Technology Project Management, B.A.S. | x remove Allied Health Sciences, B.S. - Health Professional degree completion emphasis | x remove Education, Instruction and Curriculum, M.Ed. - Elementary Education emphasis | x remove Combined Degree: Information Systems B.S. and Applied Computer Science M.S. | x remove Minors in Statistics | |
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144 - 149
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21 - 22
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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus. 
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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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Students in this program study downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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Classes for this certificate are on the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.
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All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.
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Complete this degree fully online or opt for face-to-face classes.
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All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students in this major continue their upper division studies on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile. Courses are offered in a hybrid or online format.
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Classes for graduate students in this major meet in a combination of online and in-seat at the downtown Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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All undergraduate students begin their academic career at Grand Valley's Allendale campus; classes for graduate students in this major meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this minor study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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| Coursework |
Students who wish to major in biochemistry should meet with chemistry department faculty advisors as soon as possible to plan programs that match their academic interests and career goals.
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Students must complete a minimum of 21 credits with HTM department chair approval. Please arrange a meeting to establish a minor plan of study.
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The badge is comprised of three courses, a total of nine credit hours:
And one of the following:
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A student choosing history of science as a minor program must complete 20 hours of study, including the following courses:
You will work with an advisor to select additional courses from humanities, social science and science departments. Independent studies are encouraged. History of Science is not a teachable minor.
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Core studies also include courses in biology, physics, psychology, statistics, research methods, and foundations in education, health care, and ethics.
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Students in this program must follow all general education requirements as defined in the catalog and complete a minimum 120 credits total toward their degree; visit the online catalog for detailed course requirements. This could include credits transferred in from their A.A.S. degree or other prior coursework at an accredited institution. An additional 24 credits earned through prior learning assessment (PLA) could also be applied to their degree. Due to transfer and experiential credit differences between students, the time to graduation will be unique for each student. Students are required to earn their final 30 credits at Grand Valley State University. This program is exempted from the university's 58 credits from a four-year institution rule. All other relevant policies apply.
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The AHS-HPD degree at Grand Valley State University requires 120 credits to graduate. Up to 80 A.S./A.A.S. credits can apply toward earning Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health Sciences. The student must earn 40 credits at the senior level institution, of which 30 credits must be completed at Grand Valley. Transferability of credit is done on an individual basis through transcript evaluation. Upon admission to GVSU, students should complete the AHS-HPD application for the program to determine eligibility.
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All Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs require a minimum of 33 semester hours.
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Students admitted to this program will count up to 12 credits of graduate work in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the undergraduate degree. Students may dual-count select classes toward the B.S./M.S. degree. Students are encouraged to meet with their graduate program director to ensure all requirements are met. Please visit www.gvsu.edu/computing/combined-degree-course-substitutions-114.htm for a full list of these classes.
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| Career Options |
Graduates work in a variety of different fields, including:
Biochemistry majors are well prepared to attend graduate or professional schools in a variety of areas, including medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, biochemistry, and chemistry.
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SLPs and audiologists work in a variety of settings:
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The unique structure of this program allows professional adults with an A.A.S. degree to move forward with their education to seek professional job opportunities or advance their careers. The technology project management program maximizes the value of your knowledge and skills base while preparing you for future occupations that may not be reflected in current academic programs.
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The AHS-HPD degree not only offers career enhancement for the health care professional with a bachelor's of science, but also provides the prerequisite knowledge for the expansion of skills to graduate programs. The program uses both the students' professional education and the essential components of upper division baccalaureate education to maximum future career opportunities.
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Job opportunities in the information systems and information technology industry are growing rapidly. The U.S. Department of Labor projects six of the fastest growing occupations for 2006-2016 are in this field. Graduates pursue careers as programmers, developers, analysts, administrators, and engineers.
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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.S. in Biochemistry 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 B.S. in Communications Sciences and Disorders 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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Elementary education graduates leave with the following skills:
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The M.S. in Applied Computer Science 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 in computing.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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