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| x remove English, B.A. | x remove Intercultural Communications Undergraduate Certificate, adult online | x remove Sport Management, B.S. | x remove Technical Sales Undergraduate Badge | x remove Software Design and Development Graduate Badge | x remove Data Analytics Graduate Badge | x remove Mobile Application Fundamentals Graduate Badge | x remove Respiratory Care, B.S. | x remove Sustainable Food Systems Undergraduate Certificate | x remove East Asian Studies Minor | |
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120
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120
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15 - 18
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21-22
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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale
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This program is available fully online.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's 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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Classes for the program are on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids 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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Students may complete courses for this program in-seat or a combination of in-seat and online 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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| Coursework |
English majors choose from a wealth of courses, tailoring the degree to fit their interests. Examples include:
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Core courses, eight credits:
Electives, six credits. Students are required to select one course from each category. Media, Modes, and Methods (Choose one):
Theory Into Practice (Choose one):
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The goal of the core curriculum in sport management is to provide students with a broad theoretical and conceptual foundation in the field of sport management. The curriculum is designed to develop knowledge and skills in management, marketing, communication, and legal and ethical concepts, as well as psychological and sociological aspects of sport. Students are encouraged to become involved while on campus through volunteer and internship experiences as well as membership in the Sport Management Club. The Sport Management Club provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the various segments of sport management. Club members participate in campus and community projects, learn about different sport careers from industry professionals, and attend student trips to sport facilities and conferences. Meetings are held regularly and are open to all GVSU students.
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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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The badge is a three credit course:
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Classes are tailored to prepare students to be successful professionals through lecture, lab, and clinical courses:
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The certificate in sustainable food systems may be pursued independently or concurrently with any undergraduate degree or major at GVSU. To earn the certificate, students complete five classes - 15 to 18 total credits - from a list of required and elective courses. The sustainable food systems curriculum covers:
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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 |
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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Career opportunities include positions in:
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states the job outlook for respiratory therapists is predicted to grow at a rate of 19 percent, much higher than other health care fields and occupations. The degree prepares the respiratory therapist for careers in management, education, and research, and to become an advanced practice respiratory therapist or physician assistant.
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The sustainable food systems certificate is a valuable credential to apply in a variety of careers, such as:
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East Asian studies can be instrumental for a variety of careers:
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| Skills Employers Want |
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.S. in Sport Management 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 Respiratory Care 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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