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| x remove Web Application Fundamentals Graduate Badge | x remove Workplace Technology and Communication Undergraduate Badge | 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 Communications, M.S. | x remove Communication Studies, B.A., B.S. | x remove Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, M.S. | x remove Archaeology Minor | |
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120
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144
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36
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120
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36
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22
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Classes for the program are on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 
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The badge can be completed fully online.
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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 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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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.
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Classes for graduate students in this major meet 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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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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| Coursework |
The badge is a three credit course:
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The digital badge is comprised of two (three credit) courses, a total of six credits:
*Prerequisite MTH 110, 115, 122, or 201 **Prerequisite of WRT 150
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Grand Valley offers all of the courses necessary to gain admission into pharmacy school, including:
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The badge is one course:
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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.
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A variety of coursework is offered, including:
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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.
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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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| Career Options |
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Prepharmacy students who graduate from GVSU and progress on to pharmacy school go on to hold positions such as:
Those not going on to pharmacy school find careers as a:
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You will be prepared to become a certified PreK - 12th health and physical education teacher in all school settings. Other career opportunities include:
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.
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There is a strong demand for professionals in this field. Numerous job opportunities are available, including:
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The program is designed to enhance effectiveness and leadership skills central to various applications of professional communication, such as:
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Professional opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
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The program prepares students for careers in:
Visit gvsu.edu/grad/bioinfo for more details.
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Deadline for fall semester start is July 15, winter is November 15, and spring/summer is March 15. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.
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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 |
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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.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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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.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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The M.S. in Communications 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.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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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.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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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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