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| x remove Geography, B.A., B.S. | x remove Nursing, R.N. to B.S.N. | x remove Integrated Science, B.S. | x remove Microbiology, B.S. | x remove Victim Advocacy and Services Graduate Badge | x remove Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Natural Resources Undergraduate Certificate | x remove Civic Change Agent Undergraduate Badge | x remove Sociology, B.A., B.S. | x remove Music, B.A., B.M., B.M.E. | x remove Mechanical Engineering, B.S.E. | |
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120
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128
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182
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120
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6
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12-13
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15
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120
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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale
Campus. 
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Classes are offered online with applied learning through clinical practicum in senior year.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale Campus.
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This badge is offered in a hybrid format, a combination of online and in seat 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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Undergraduate students in this program study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. This badge can be completed online or a combination of in-seat and online.
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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale 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 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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The curriculum builds upon a foundation of the arts, sciences, and humanities to expand and deepen the R.N.'s current knowledge. Classes include content on research, evidence-based practice, quality and safety, professional identity formation, informatics, emergency preparedness, leadership, community and population health nursing.
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Students study a variety of content, including:
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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:
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The badge is comprised of three courses, six credits total:
This badge is offered in a hybrid format, a combination of in-seat and online.
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The certificate is 12-13 credits. Required:
And one of the following:
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A total of 15 credit hours is required for this badge: 12 hours of course work in political science, history, sociology, education, anthropology, area and global studies, communications, integrated studies, English, philosophy, and classics and three hours of project-based learning with a cocurricular and/or experiential focus. Upon declaring for the badge, the student will be assigned a
faculty/staff advisor. The advisor and student determine the best
pathway to complete the program. Criteria to complete the badge
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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:
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A degree in mechanical engineering involves coursework in:
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The demand for baccalaureate-prepared nurses has never been greater. Increased acuity and complexity of care, along with new accreditation requirements for quality and safety initiatives or Magnet status have made the degree even more marketable. Nurses who want to develop more advanced skills in understanding and improving their patient care or who want to advance into other areas find that obtaining their B.S.N. increases their ability to compete for these desirable positions.
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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:
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Victim advocacy is useful in a variety of professions, including law enforcement, court administration, social services, juvenile justice, and public administration. Career choices include:
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According to market analysis, the number of unique monthly job postings specifying competency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has increased by 285% over the past 5 years. GIS is a common "add-on" skill for jobs related to wildlife biology, fisheries science, landscape ecology, field ecology, and natural resources management. More than 10% of job postings in those fields required GIS skills (Indeed.com, May 28, 2021).
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Graduates are prepared for entry-level work in fields like:
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Music graduates go on to careers as varied as:
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The following are just a few career options for mechanical engineers:
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| Skills Employers Want |
The B.A. and B.S. in Geography 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 R.N. to B.S.N. 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 B.S. in Integrated 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 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.
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.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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The B.A., B.M., and B.M.E. in Music 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 B.S.E. in Mechanical 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 engineering job postings.
Source: EMSI, 2020
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