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| x remove Art History, B.A. | x remove Legal Studies, B.A., B.S. | x remove Exercise Science, B.S. | x remove Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate | x remove Education, Educational Leadership M.Ed. - Special Education Administration emphasis | x remove Preveterinary Medicine | x remove Health Communication, B.A., B.S. | x remove Social Innovation, M.A. | x remove Business Fundamentals Undergraduate Certificate, adult online | x remove Engineering Science Minor | |
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| Credits Required |
120
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120
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120
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30
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36-45
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120
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120
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36
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12
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24-26
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Face To Face
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Face To Face
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Face To Face
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Face To Face
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Face To Face
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Face To Face
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Face To Face
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| Location |
Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's 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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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale
Campus.
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Undergraduate students in this program meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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Hybrid program that requires 3 face-to-face meetings per semester. This program is available in Grand Rapids. Traverse City, and Detroit.
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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 the program are a combination of online and in-seat at the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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This program can be completed fully online.
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All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus. Students continue their upper division studies downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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| Coursework |
The curriculum offers students a broad-based knowledge of the visual arts from a global perspective while learning historical, cultural, and theoretical approaches to works of art. At the intermediate level, majors take specialized courses focusing on a historical period, geographical region, or conceptual theme that allow for in-depth study of a topic.
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Although most courses taken at other colleges and universities may be accepted for full credit, only a limited number will be counted toward the major. Student must take at least two-thirds of the credits constituting the major at Grand Valley State University, and a maximum of nine designated legal specialty credits can be earned through transfer. In addition, at least nine credits of legal specialty courses must be taken through synchronous instruction.
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Coursework varies with emphasis selection but focuses on the following areas:
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All Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs require a minimum of 33 semester hours. To receive the M.Ed degree in educational leadership with an emphasis in special education administration, students must complete the College of Education and Community Innovation foundations requirements plus special education emphasis requirements for a minimum of 45 credit hours.
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In addition to completing core biology courses, preveterinary medicine students take courses in:
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The program requires the following courses:
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Topics covered:
Students also have the option to combine internships, global learning experiences, study abroad, collaborative projects, problem-based learning, and blending of traditional disciplines, resulting in a unique degree experience.
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The business fundamentals certificate is comprised of 12 credits:
*MTH 110 course prerequisite
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Required:
Choose one elective course from the following:
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| Career Options |
Students completing a degree in art history can pursue a variety of career paths including:
The discipline emphasizes the transferable skills of critical thinking, written, and oral communication that are the foundations of any profession.
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Legal studies graduates are employed in many areas, including:
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Career opportunities include positions in:
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The certificate is a stepping stone for law-related work in many areas, including:
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Aside from an M.Ed. degree, other education programs are available. Visit gvsu.edu/education/grad for details.
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Students become veterinarians, or professionals in related fields, such as:
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Health communication graduates are employed by:
Visit gvsu.edu/soc for more information.
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Graduates can expect to be employed in the following industries:
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| Application Deadline |
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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 Nichole Moore, [email protected]. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if you have previously applied to GVSU.
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Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis with deadline for fall semester June 1; winter November 1; and spring/summer April 1. Applicants after the deadline will be considered on an individual basis. The $30 fee is waived if previously applied to GVSU.
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| Skills Employers Want |
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The B.A. and B.S. in Legal 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.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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The B.S. in Exercise 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 job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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Graduates will be able to;
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The B.A. and B.S. in Health Communication 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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Graduates strive to become change agents and usually work in areas, such as education, government, health and human services, non-profit organizations, sustainability, and urban planning. Here are a few of the job titles they can expect to hold:
The Social Innovation degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings:
Source: EMSI, 2020
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The business fundamentals certificate provides non-business people a basic understanding of business practices. This benefits those who may be looking for career advancement by giving them skills employers are looking for, including:
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