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Credits Required
120
120
Format
Face To Face
Face To Face
Location

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

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

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Coursework

Grand Valley offers all the courses necessary to gain admission to dental school and prepare fully for the DAT, including:

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Art (sculpting and metalsmithing)
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Business
  • General chemistry
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Organic chemistry
  • Social science and humanities
  • Communication
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Students study a variety of topics within the major, including:

  • Campaigns
  • Ethics and law
  • Media planning
  • Public relations writing
  • Advertising and public relations technology
  • Management
  • Research
  • Copywriting
  • Graphic design
  • Social media analytics
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Career Options

Predental students who graduate from GVSU and are successful in being admitted to dental school go on to hold positions such as:

  • General Dentist
  • Oral Surgeon
  • Orthodontist
  • Periodontist

Those not going on to dental school find careers as a:

  • Biochemist
  • Research assistant
  • Laboratory assistant
  • Hospital administrator
  • Clinical research associate
  • Health care recruiter
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  • Advertising and PR agencies
  • Corporations
  • Educational institutions
  • Government agencies
  • Hospitals
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Sports teams
  • Travel industry
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want
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The B.A. or B.S. in Advertising and Public Relations 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.

  • Public Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Digital Marketing
  • Customer Relations Management
  • Journalism
  • Marketing Communications
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Press Releases

Source: EMSI, 2020

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