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| x remove Water Resource Policy, M.S. | x remove Education, Higher Education, M.Ed. | x remove Teacher Preparation | x remove Africana Studies Minor | x remove Biomedical Engineering, B.S.E. | x remove Physician Assistant Studies, M.P.A.S. | x remove Database Fundamentals Graduate Badge | x remove Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, M.S. | x remove Archaeology Minor | x remove Professional Innovation, B.A.S. | |
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33
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36 for Adult/Higher Ed; 42 for CSAL
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120
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21 - 22
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154
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103
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36
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22
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| Location |
Classes for this major are a combination of online and in-seat at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus and the Annis Water Resources Institute. 
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Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on
both the Allendale
and Robert C. Pew Grand
Rapids campuses.
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All undergraduate students begin their academic careers 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 program 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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Classes for graduate students in this major meet on the GVSU Health
Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile. This program is also available in Traverse City.
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Classes for the program are on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
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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.
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Undergraduate students in this program study on the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.
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Classes for this major are offered online in accelerated (6-week) formats. Students wishing to take in-person classes may do so on the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses with some courses also offered in Traverse City.
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| Coursework |
The program is a combination of coursework and an internship. Coursework reflects the cross-disciplinary nature of water resource issues and includes courses from Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI), biology, resource management, and public administration. The degree requires a minimum of 33 credits.
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The higher education program includes foundation courses, emphasis area courses, concentration courses, and elective courses. The AHE emphasis requires a minimum of 36 credits and offers the opportunity to take coursework part time. The CSAL emphasis, requiring a minimum of 42 credits overall which includes 6 credits of practicum/internship experience, offers a cohort experience to students and is designed to be completed in two full-time academic years.
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Candidates for undergraduate teacher certification earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree or Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in an approved major program. In addition to their degree requirements, students seeking teacher certification must meet the requirements of a teachable major and complete the education major/professional education requirements. Students must also pass the appropriate Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC): https://mttc.nesinc.com/
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Curriculum covers a variety of topics, including:
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A degree in biomedical engineering involves coursework in:
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Students take various classes during the 28-month (7 semesters) program, including anatomy, medical physiology, clinical problem solving, clinical medicine and application, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, professionalism, evidence-based medicine, and experience interprofessional education. The first four semesters are spent in didactic training; the remaining semesters are spent on clinical rotations.
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The badge is one course:
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The five PSM degree programs are interdisciplinary and feature common core courses. The health informatics and bioinformatics program features:
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Students pursuing the minor in archaeology complete seven courses (minimum 22 credits) as follows:
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Students complete requirements for a customizable specialization in the context of core courses designed to support students' advance in their current careers or through new career pathways. You must follow all general education requirements and complete a minimum 120 credits total toward the degree. This can include credits from an associate degree or other prior coursework at an accredited institution. An additional 24 credits may be awarded towards the degree total through prior learning assessment (PLA). Meet with an advisor to choose your best path to completion. All professional innovation majors must complete the following requirements:
And one of the following courses:
You must also complete one of the following emphasis options, for a minimum of 18 unduplicated credits:
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| Career Options |
Careers in water resource policy include job titles such as:
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The program prepares graduates to work with college students and higher education professionals in areas such as:
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Students may find work in a broad range of fields, including:
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The following are just a few options for biomedical engineers:
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PAs are employed in a wide variety of settings and specialties including, but not limited to, primary care, ER/urgent care, cardiology, orthopedics and surgery.
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The program prepares students for careers in:
Visit gvsu.edu/grad/bioinfo for more details.
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The unique structure of this program allows those with an associate degree to move forward with their education to advance their careers. This maximizes the value of credits already earned and allows you to prepare for future occupations that may not be reflected in current academic programs.
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Deadline for fall semester is July 15; winter deadline is November 15; spring/summer deadline is March 15. International prospective students must apply by May 1. International students must apply to the full-time (CSAL) track for fall admission.
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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.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The M.S. in Water Resource Policy 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, 2021
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Graduates will:
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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.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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The Master of Physician Assistant 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 will attract employers. The following skills correlate with those listed in actual job postings in the health sciences field.
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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:
Source: EMSI, 2022
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