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	x remove Web Application Fundamentals Graduate Badge	x remove Workplace Technology and Communication Undergraduate Badge	x remove Biomedical Engineering, B.S.E.	x remove Prepharmacy Studies	x remove Database Fundamentals Graduate Badge	x remove Health and Physical Education, B.S.	x remove Combined Degree: Information Systems B.S. and Cybersecurity M.S.	x remove Communication Studies, B.A., B.S.	x remove Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, M.S.	x remove Archaeology Minor
Credits Required	3	6	154	120	1	130	144	120	36	22
Format	Face To Face	Online	Face To Face	Face To Face	Face To Face	Face To Face	Hybrid	Face To Face	Face To Face	Face To Face
Location	Classes for the program are on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.	The badge can be completed fully online.	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.	Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.	Classes for the program are on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.	Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.	All undergraduate students begin their academic career at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus; classes for graduate students in this major are a combination of online and in-seat on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.	Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.	Graduate students in this major study at the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus and the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.	Undergraduate students in this program study on the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.
Coursework	The badge is a three credit course: CIS 658 - Web Architectures	The digital badge is comprised of two (three credit) courses, a total of six credits: CSI 231 - Problem Solving Using Spreadsheets* WRT 350 - Business Communication** Prerequisite MTH 110, 115, 122, or 201 *Prerequisite of WRT 150	A degree in biomedical engineering involves coursework in: Medical device design Bioelectric potentials Biomaterials Biomedical imaging and image processing Biomechanics of human motion Modeling of physiological systems Anatomy and physiology	Grand Valley offers all of the courses necessary to gain admission into pharmacy school, including: Anatomy & physiology Biochemistry Biology Calculus Communications Economics General chemistry Organic chemistry Physics	The badge is one course: CIS 512 - Database Fundamentals	Early childhood movement Health and fitness concepts Rhythms and dance Teaching students with disabilities Outdoor education Reproductive health Teaching sports skills Fieldwork with PreK through 12th grade students	Students admitted to this program will count up to 12 credits of graduate work in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the undergraduate degree. Certain classes may count towards both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Students are encouraged to meet with their graduate program director to ensure all requirements are met.	The curriculum includes coursework covering a wide variety of topics, including courses from other major programs within and outside the School of Communications relevant to communication studies.	The five PSM degree programs are interdisciplinary and feature common core courses. The health informatics and bioinformatics program features: Solid conceptual foundation required for professional leadership An internship A culminating Capstone experience	Students pursuing the minor in archaeology complete seven courses (minimum 22 credits) as follows: Three core courses (ten hours total). One cross-disciplinary elective (three, four, or five hours depending on chosen course). One field research practicum (three hours minimum). Two regional issues courses (six hours total).
Career Options			The following are just a few options for biomedical engineers: Clinical engineering Medical device design Biomedical equipment engineering Motor vehicle safety engineering Medical school Medical imaging Human-factors engineering, i.e., ergonomics Research and development	Prepharmacy students who graduate from GVSU and progress on to pharmacy school go on to hold positions such as: Community pharmacist Researcher Hospital pharmacist Compounding pharmacist Those not going on to pharmacy school find careers as a: Biochemist Research assistant Laboratory assistant Hospital administrator Clinical research associate Health care recruiter		You will be prepared to become a certified PreK - 12th health and physical education teacher in all school settings. Other career opportunities include: Camp directors Recreation leaders Youth sport activity leaders Community health educators You are encouraged to be involved in both on and off campus activities, including membership in the health and physical education majors club. The club provides you with opportunities to network and develop a community of peers. You have the opportunity to regularly attend local, state, and national conferences in addition to participating in social activities.	There is a strong demand for professionals in this field. Numerous job opportunities are available, including: Information security manager Cybersecurity engineer Cyber forensics analyst Cybersecurity architect IT security auditor	Professional opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following areas: Media Writing Advertising Public relations Promotions and sales Nonprofit organizations Communication research Philanthropic organizations	The program prepares students for careers in: Hospital systems and other healthcare providers Health information technology system vendors Life sciences and pharmaceutical companies Government and nongovernmental agencies Research institutes Visit gvsu.edu/grad/bioinfo for more details.	Communications Cultural resource management Government service Law Museum management Writing and publishing
Application Deadline									Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Deadlines for international students are May 1 for fall and October 15 for winter; domestic student deadlines are July 1 for fall and December 1 for winter. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.
Skills Employers Want			The B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering 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. Biomedical Engineering Medical Devices Medical Device Development New Product Development Biology Patient Safety Mechanical Engineering Source: EMSI, 2020			The B.S. in Health and Physical Education 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. Lesson Planning Curriculum Development Teaching Communications Leadership Instructional Strategies Classroom Management Source: EMSI, 2020	The M.S. in Cybersecurity 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. Cybersecurity Vulnerability Risk Analysis Risk Management Operating Systems Auditing Agile Software Development New Product Development Systems Engineering Security Requirements Analysis Source: EMSI, 2022	The B.A. and B.S. in Communications 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. Product Management Strategic Planning Business Development Public Relations Customer Relationship Management Marketing Communications Digital Marketing Selling Techniques Communications Sales Presentations Source: EMSI, 2020	The M.S. in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics 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 health and bioinformatics fields: Biologists Clinical systems analysts Programmer analysts Bioinformaticians Programmers Clinical scientists Clinical informaticists Data scientists Research analysts Developmental scientists Source: EMSI, 2022