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Credits Required
120
9
120
Format
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Face To Face
Face To Face
Location

All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus.

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Classes for the program are on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

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

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Coursework

The curriculum meets the needs of students planning to enter the workforce or applying to graduate school in a variety of science disciplines. Students study a variety of topics, including:

  • Bacteriology
  • Chemistry
  • Immunology
  • Mathematics
  • Microbial genetics
  • Microbial physiology
  • Mycology
  • Parasitology
  • Physics
  • Virology
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The information systems management badge is comprised of three courses (nine credits). Classes are offered on Pew Campus in downtown Grand Rapids.

  • CIS 641 - Systems Analysis and Design
  • CIS 642 - IS Project Management
  • CIS 643 - Information Systems Policy and Strategy
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Students take core courses in scientific methodology and theory and then choose from a wide variety of electives on topics such as:

  • Culture
  • Families
  • Gender and sexuality
  • Globalization
  • Race and ethnicity
  • Religion
  • Social class inequality
  • Social psychology
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Career Options

Microbiology is an excellent choice for students interested in a variety of health-related careers or pursuing postgraduate professional degrees. Graduates find careers in areas such as:

  • Biotechnology
  • Clinical laboratory sciences
  • Education
  • Government
  • Pharmaceutical sales
  • Public health
  • Research
  • Science writing
  • Technical support specialties
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Graduates are prepared for entry-level work in fields like:

  • Business management
  • Civil services
  • Corrections
  • Human resources
  • Nonprofit administration
  • Social services
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.S. in Microbiology 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 accounting job postings.

  • Clinical Research
  • Clinical Trials
  • Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
  • Auditing
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Biology
  • Oncology
  • Data Collection
  • Data Management

Source: EMSI, 2020

 

 

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The B.A. and B.S. in Sociology 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.

  • Sociology
  • Research
  • Communications
  • Public Speaking
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Management

Source: EMSI, 2020

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