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| Credits Required |
33
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33
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| Location |
Fully online or hybrid program that requires 3 face-to-face meetings per semester. This program is available in Grand
Rapids. Traverse City, and Detroit. 
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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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| Coursework |
All Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs require a minimum of 33 semester hours. To receive the M.Ed in Leadership, students must complete the College of Education and Community Innovation foundations requirements and one of the emphasis areas.
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The M.S. in applied computer science curriculum includes content areas for depth of study, electives for breadth, and a capstone project/thesis. Specialization in content areas include:
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| Career Options |
Aside from an M.Ed. degree, other education programs are available. Visit gvsu.edu/education/grad for more information.
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Computing professionals are in demand regionally and nationwide. According to 2020 EMSI data, job opportunities are projected to grow 11% in West Michigan and 8% in the U.S. by 2024. These jobs include:
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| Application Deadline |
Deadline for fall semester is July 15; winter, November 15; spring/summer, March 15. Early application is strongly encouraged to secure course enrollment. Those applications received after the deadline will be considered on an individual basis and program availability. Late applicants should contact program director Rick Vandermolen, [email protected]. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if you have previously applied to GVSU.
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The deadline for fall semester is May 1, international, and July 1, domestic; winter semester is September 1, international, and November 1, domestic. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership 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, 2021
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The M.S. in Applied Computer Science 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 in computing.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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