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| x remove Professional Science Master's | x remove Physics, B.S. | x remove Computer Science, B.S. | x remove Applied Data Analytics Undergraduate Certificate | x remove Adventure Tourism Minor | x remove Applied Linguistics Minor | x remove Education for Younger Children, Birth to Kindergarten, General and Special Education, B.A., B.S. | x remove Applied Statistics, M.S. | x remove Modern Languages and Literatures | x remove Religious Studies Minor | |
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36
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129
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19
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Class location varies by program. Consult individual program listing. 
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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 this certificate are offered on the Allendale Campus and downtown 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 downtown on the 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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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus and online.
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Graduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus and 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 field may complete studies in-seat,
online, or a combination.
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| Coursework |
Each program is tailored toward its respective subject. However, all five PSM programs have common characteristics. These include their interdisciplinary nature, internship component, involvement with the university and its industry partners, and emphasis on teamwork, professional skills, problem-solving, communication, scientific knowledge, and technical skills.
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Students study a variety of topics, including:
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The computer science program consists of core computer science classes, along with specialized applications. Some of these classes include:
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The applied data analytics certificate is comprised of 18 credits:
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The adventure tourism management minor is a perfect match for a variety of majors. Students must complete a total of 21 credits as outlined below:
Students minoring in adventure tourism management are encouraged to consider including at least one field experience course in their program. Management (MGT), natural resources management (NRM), fitness, skill, and activity (FIT) appropriate adventure-based internships may be included (with hospitality and tourism management internship coordinator approval).
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Candidates for this program must have a minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA before the beginning of the junior year and beginning the first of 150 hours of clinical apprenticeship, with no grade lower than a C in education major prerequisites. Topics of study include:
In addition, students will complete several field experiences with infant/toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and children with disabilities embedded throughout the program for a minimum of 600 hours, which is required for licensure.
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Requirements for the degree are 36 credit hours, comprised of the following components:
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Coursework covers all aspects of language and related cultures, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Additional practical skills gained include:
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| Career Options |
Master's level statisticians, cell and molecular biologists, data analysts, those working in health informatics and bioinformatics, and biostatisticians often work in the following areas:
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Physicists are often employed in:
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Job opportunities in the computing and information technology industry are growing rapidly, particularly in occupations such as:
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Individuals with data analytics skills sets are in high demand.
Certificates are a good way for you to demonstrate you have the skills
necessary to pursue a career path that includes data analytics without
the time commitment toward a full degree. Typically, course credit
from certificates can be applied toward a degree in the future.
Earning this undergraduate certificate in applied data analytics will
enhance your career skills by:
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Data-driven decision making is occurring in a diverse array of fields, and individuals with these applied statistical skills are in high demand. Forbes now lists a Master's in Statistics as the second-ranked most desirable master's degree. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of statisticians has been projected to grow 34 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than most occupations. The professional components of a Professional Science Master's program (including an internship experience) will result in additional practical experience and stronger job prospects for graduates.
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In an increasingly interconnected world, the study of language and culture will enhance any major. There is a growing need for linguistic and intercultural competency in fields such as:
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Employers and graduate schools seek religious studies students for their strengths in intercultural communication, complex problem solving, and global understanding. This includes fields like:
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| Skills Employers Want |
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The B.S. in Physics 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 Computer Science 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 computer science job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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The M.S. in Applied Statistics 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 statistics field.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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