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x remove Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, B.A., B.S. x remove Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Technology Undergraduate Certificate x remove Web and Mobile Computing Graduate Badge x remove Public Health, M.P.H. x remove Combined Degree: Exercise Science B.S. and Athletic Training M.A.T.
Credits Required
120
13
6
48 - 51
167 - 169
Format
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Location

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

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Undergraduate students in this program study at Grand Valley's 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 a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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All undergraduate and graduate students in this program meet on Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

Students take courses covering a variety of topics, including:

  • Applied feminist activism
  • Global feminisms
  • Community and social change
  • Feminist and queer histories
  • Women and health
  • Critical media studies
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Complete a minimum of 13 credit hours. Up to six credits can be transferred from another institution (subject to content approval). Required courses:

  • GPY 200 - Computer Cartography
  • GPY 307 - Introduction to GIS
  • GPY 407 - Advanced GIS

Plus one elective course, see catalog for list.

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The web and mobile computing badge is comprised of two courses (6 credits).

Required courses:

  • CIS 657 - Mobile Application Development
  • CIS 658 - Web Architectures
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Students choose one of two emphasis areas: epidemiology or health promotion. Electives offered in policy, environmental health, and health disparities.

Upon completion of the 48-51 hour, five semester M.P.H. program, graduates will be qualified to earn voluntary professional certification by taking the National Board of Public Health Examiners Certified in Public Heath (CPH) and/or the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exams.

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Students will earn a maximum of 12 graduate credits during their undergraduate program from the courses listed below. Students are encouraged to work with faculty advisors to ensure all requirements are met. Students may dual-count 12 credits from the following courses toward their degrees:

  • ATH 514 - Assessment and Evaluation
  • ATH 521 - Athletic Training Clinical I
  • ATH 523 - Methods of Evidence Based Practice
  • ATH 525 - Pre-hospital Care of Injured Patients
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Career Options

WGS students can apply their education to careers in:

  • Counseling
  • Law, politics, and lobbying
  • Health professions
  • Higher education leadership
  • Teaching and administration
  • Human resources
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Social services
  • Governmental and nongovernmental agencies
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  • Community analysis and development
  • Business GIS analyzing
  • Big data visualization
  • Computer mapping
  • Environmental resource management
  • International organizations
  • Urban and regional planning
  • GIS development and management
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  • Epidemiology
  • Government agencies
  • Advocacy and public policy
  • Health education
  • Health management
  • Research
  • Environmental health
  • Global health
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Graduates in the field of athletic training can be found anywhere people are active. This includes professional sports organizations, hospitals, clinics, colleges and universities, military, and the performing arts.

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Application Deadline
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Early admission application deadline is November 1; regular admission deadline March 1; rolling admissions accepted until all seats are filled. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.

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Skills Employers Want

The B.A. and B.S. in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 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.

  • Gender Studies
  • Public Speaking
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Research
  • Event Planning

Source: EMSI, 2020

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The Master of Public Health 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.

  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance Improvement
  • Health Administration
  • Program Development
  • Budgeting
  • Behavioral Health
  • Quality Management
  • Managed Care

Source: EMSI, 2022

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The Athletic Training 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.

  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Urgent Care
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Basic Life Support
  • Medical Records
  • Injury Prevention
  • Automated External Defibrillator
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Injury

Source: EMSI, 2022

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