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| x remove Studio Art, B.A., B.S., B.F.A. | x remove School Psychology, M.S. & Psy.S. | x remove Digital Media Undergraduate Certificate | x remove Film and Video, B.A., B.S. | x remove Cybersecurity, B.S. | x remove Combined Degree: Health Communication B.A., B.S. and Communications, M.S. | x remove Education, Instruction and Curriculum, M.Ed. - Educational Differentiation emphasis | x remove Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certificate | x remove Project Management Undergraduate Certificate | x remove Interprofessional Health Informatics Graduate Certificate | |
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120
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68
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15
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124
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144
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33
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9
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12
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9
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| Location |
Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus. 
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Graduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus and the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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Students in this program study on the Allendale 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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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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Classes for this program are offered fully online.
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Students completing this certificate study downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids 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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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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| Coursework |
Studio art majors are introduced to the technical and conceptual approaches to the visual arts through a suite of foundation courses. As students continue in the program, they create a personal body of work under the supervision of faculty in their emphases areas.
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The digital media certificate is comprised of 15 credits. All students will complete three core courses for nine credits:
You will select either the digital content creation track or the innovation and strategy track to complete a minimum of six additional credits. The digital content creation track includes the study of media production, copywriting, graphic design basics, and more. The innovation and strategy track includes the study of ethics, game culture, digital creativity, international communications systems, and more. See gvsu.edu/catalog for course details.
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The cybersecurity major covers a wide breadth of topics:
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Students accepted into the program may take up to four, three-credit graduate-level communication courses for a total of 12 credits their senior year. Taken in lieu of free electives, they will count toward the fulfillment of requirements for both their baccalaureate and graduate degrees.
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All Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs require a minimum of 33 semester hours.
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There are three courses (9 credits) that comprise the certificate:
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The project management certificate is comprised of 12 credits:
It is recommended learners take BUS 470 as the final course, as it is a culminating experience applying project management knowledge. These classes provide you with core training in the following competencies:
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Pre-requisite: Applicants without healthcare experience as defined by the admission requirements will be required to take PHN 630 - Health Administration and Service. The certificate content will be delivered in a series of three
courses. Choose one of the following three credit courses:
Two elective courses, six credits:
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| Career Options |
Students may pursue a variety of career paths, including:
Majors also build the transferable skills of entrepreneurship, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, digital literacy, and communication, all necessary for professional careers outside of the arts.
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School psychologists work directly with students, as well as teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals to impact school buildings, classrooms and student outcomes. There are many career opportunities for school psychologists and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects continued job growth in the field.
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Students with digital media knowledge enjoy careers in advertising,
public relations, marketing, and communications in industries such as
health care, business, and nonprofit administration.
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Graduates find a wide range of professional employment locally, nationally, and internationally. See the website for our alumni spotlight book.
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There is a strong demand for cybersecurity professionals. Numerous job opportunities are available, including:
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The program is designed to enhance effectiveness and leadership skills central to various applications of professional communication in fields such as advertising, broadcasting, public relations, media, health communication, and research.
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According to an EMSI market analysis of job postings requiring a bachelor's degree between October 2018 and September 2019, project management is listed as a top hard skill, with 22,453 or a full 6% of all job postings requiring project management abilities. Further, a project management certification is a top qualification across all job postings, with 3,629 unique jobs requiring such certification. Project Manager is itself the 7th most popular job title in Michigan, with 4,207 unique postings.
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Application deadline for fall semester is January 15. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.
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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 Kelly Margot, [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.A., B.S., and B.F.A. in Studio Art 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. and B.S. in Film and Video 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 Cybersecurity 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 field.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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The M.S. in Communications 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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Educational Differentiation graduates will leave with the following skills:
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