Majors, Programs, Certificates, and Badges - Grand Valley State University

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a person walking on a path in front of a building — Accounting Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

people in suits discussing accounting — Accounting Minor

a man in a suit sitting on a chair in a room — Accounting Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A)

a man in a suit standing in an office — Accounting B.B.A. and M.S.A. Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting (B.B.A., M.S.A)

Student doing pediatric nurse simulation — Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate

A GVSU student practicing sign language. — Advanced American Sign Language Badge

a close up of a table with bowls of food and a measuring spoon — Advanced Craft Brewing Badge

student on a computer — Advanced Tax Practice Badge

three people standing in front of a frozen waterfall with ice — Adventure Tourism Minor

several people sitting around a table talking and laughing — Advertising and Public Relations Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

public relations students talking — Advertising and Public Relations Minor

they are two people sitting at a table with a laptop — Advertising and Public Relations B.A., B.S., and Communications, M.S. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.A., B.S., M.S.)

three colorful sculptures of faces on display in a row — Africana Studies Minor

a woman in a wheelchair playing basketball — Aging and Adult Life Minor

A woman teaching dental health. — Allied Health Science B.S. and Public Health M.P.H. Bachelor of Science, Master of Public Health (B.S., M.P.H)

someone is tying a surgical cap on their head — Allied Health Sciences Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

a female doctor examining a mannequin in a hospital — Allied Health Sciences - Health Professional Degree Completion Emphasis Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

a GVSU medical student alum with a patient — Allied Health Sciences - Histotechnology Emphasis Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

a male doctor sitting on a table with a patient — Allied Health Sciences B.S. to Athletic Training M.A.T. Bachelor of Science, Master of Athletic Training (B.S., M.A.T.)

people sitting on the grass in a park with a flag — Anthropology Minor

two students at a dig site — Anthropology Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

A GVSU student soil sifting for artifacts. — Applied Anthropology Certificate

two people standing in a hallway talking to each other — Applied Communication Minor

someone pointing at a computer screen with a person sitting at a desk — Applied Computer Science Master of Science (M.S.)

Student on a computer. — Applied Computing Foundations Badge

Students compete in a Cybersecurity Capture the Flag event on February 10, 2024 in Mackinac Hall. — Applied Data Analytics Certificate

greens at the farmer's market — Applied Food and Nutrition Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

clinical dietetics students working in a simulation center — Applied Food and Nutrition B.S. and Clinical Dietetics, M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

A framed giclée of the Grand Canyon, United States Geographical Survey, 2009, hangs inside Mackinac Hall. — Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Natural Resources Certificate

two people sitting at a table in a room — Applied Linguistics Minor

business people in a meeting — Applied Operations Management Badge

a computer screen with a bunch of graphs and graphs on it — Applied Statistics Master of Science (M.S.)

A Lightcast data dashboard. — Applied Statistics Minor

three people standing on the deck of a boat — Aquatic Sciences Minor

a woman in a red hijab is sewing a piece of fabric — Arabic Minor

a man kneeling down in dirt with a scoop of dirt — Archaeology Minor

a woman that is painting a piece of wood — Art Education K-12 Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

A Native American artist and his sculpture. — Art History Minor

Veronica Clapp works on a ceramics piece in the Calder Arts Center. — Art History Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

speaker speaking at tech week — Artificial Intelligence (AI) Minor

A computing classroom. — Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A computer keyboard. — Artificial Intelligence (AI) Master of Science (M.S.)

A computer professor with a screen around him. — Artificial Intelligence (AI) Foundations Certificate

three women in lab coats are looking at a patient's leg — Athletic Training Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.)

blonde woman getting her hair styled by a professional hair stylist — Audiology Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)

A consultation at a clinic. — Behavioral Neuroscience Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

woman in glasses and blue shirt holding a pipe in a laboratory — Biochemistry Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

GVSU student looking at a chart. — Bioinformatics and Genomics Certificate

A GVSU student conducting an experiment. — Bioinformatics and Genomics Certificate

a large yellow flower that is growing in the garden — Biology Master of Science (M.S.)

someone holding a small turtle in their hand with a wrist — Biology Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

someone is holding a pair of scissors in their hands — Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E)

a image of a man looking into a mirror in a room — Biomedical Engineering Minor

woman writing on a blackboard with a marker and a marker — Biomedical Informatics Badge

woman holding a glass with a liquid in it and a spoon in it — Biomedical Sciences Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

a guy in a lab coat is doing a experiment — Biomedical Sciences Master of Health Science (M.H.S)

woman writing on a blackboard with a marker and a marker — Biomedical Sciences, B.S. and M.H.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Health Science (B.S., M.H.S)

trees in the middle of a forest — Biostatistics Master of Science (M.S.)

a woman presenting in front of a screen — Business Analytics Badge

people sitting at tables in front of a stage with a speaker — Business Economics Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Roughly one of every 10 employees in West Michigan works in health care, yet their wages are not keeping up with inflation, according to an annual report by Grand Valley faculty researchers.Daniel Montanera and Cody Kirby, economics faculty members at the — Business Fundamentals Badge

A Seidman student in the L. William Seidman Center. — Business Fundamentals Certificate

A business leader at the Secchia breakfast. — Business Leadership Master of Science (M.S.)

Seidman Center at night. — Business Leadership Badge

Man talking to group of people — Business Process Badge

The L. William Seidman Center. — Business, General Minor

students walking in front of a building with a sun shining through the windows — Business, General Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

The GVSU entrance. — Cannabis Operations Badge

the archway entrance of GVSU — Cannabis Operations and Community Planning Certificate

The Cook Carillion Clocktower. — Cannabis Operations Management Minor

A sonography lab. — Cardiovascular Sonography Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

two professors in a laboratory — Cell and Molecular Biology Minor

Professor and student researching in laboratory — Cell and Molecular Biology Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A cmb student at a machine. — Cell and Molecular Biology (PSM in Biotechnology Emphasis) Master of Science (M.S.)

a woman that is working in a lab with a laptop — Cell and Molecular Biology (Research Emphasis) Master of Science (M.S.)

a man in a lab coat looking through a microscope — Cell and Molecular Biology, B.S. and M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

A hand holding bacterial plate in — Chemistry Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

East Asian Studies professor talks in front of Chinese backdrop. — Chinese Language Minor

Two people hugging at a presentation. — Civic Change Agent Badge

statue of a woman — Classics Minor

a statue of a woman — Classics Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

GVSU students and professors look at clouds. — Climate Science Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

The forest and sky. — Climate Science Certificate

GVSU clinical dietetics students working in a simulation lab. — Clinical Dietetics Master of Science (M.S.)

A group of students sitting outdoor under a wooden pergola. A professor speaking to the students, gesturing with his hands. — Communication and Media Studies Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

A classroom with a professor standing in front of a whiteboard, gesturing with hands while speaking to students. — Communication and Public Advocacy Minor Minor

speech lab on the GVSU campus — Communication Sciences and Disorders Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

a communications professor teaching class — Communication Studies B.A., B.S. and Communications, M.S. Master of Science (M.S.)

several people sitting on rocks talking to each other — Communications Master of Science (M.S.)

Three students working together at an engineering lab table — Computer Engineering Minor

Two students working together on a laptop. — Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E)

servers up close — Computer Engineering B.S.E. and Applied Computer Science M.S. Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Master of Science (B.S.E, M.S.)

A student typing code on a laptop. — Computer Science Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

a man standing inf ront of computer screens with code — Computer Science Minor

a man sitting at a desk with a computer monitor — Computer Science B.S. and Applied Computer Science M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

person typing on computer — Computer Science B.S. and Artificial Intelligence M.S. Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (B.S. and M.S.)

a student and a professor by computers — Computer Science B.S. and Cybersecurity M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

computer science student — Computer Science B.S. and Software Engineering M.S. Master of Science (M.S.)

a GVSU computing classroom — Computer Science, B.S. and Data Science and Analytics, M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

Student at computer. — Computing Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.)

A keyboard with lights. — Computing Fundamentals Badge

a close up of a desk with a laptop, calculator, and papers — Corporate Transactions Badge

a police officer standing in front of a justice building — Criminal Justice Minor

a police officer uniform and badge — Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

a man in a blue jacket standing on steps in front of a building — Criminal Justice (Concentration) Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Cybersecurity Master of Science (M.S.)

A student looking at two computer monitors. A hand pointing to something on one of the screens. — Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

a cybersecurity classroom — Cybersecurity Badge

A student in a grey long-sleeve shirt typing code on a laptop. — Cybersecurity Minor

Student at a computer. — Cybersecurity, B.S. and M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

A black and white photo of a group of people dancing in a studio. — Dance Minor

One dancer in a white long sleeve and flowy pants is draped backwards with her leg out. She leans on a dancer who is bent over and reaching on the floor in deep purple flowy pants. — Dance Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

a man sitting at a desk with a computer monitor — Data Analytics Badge

a man sitting at a table with a laptop — Data Mining Fundamentals Badge

A student at a computer. — Data Science Minor

professors meeting — Data Science and Analytics Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

two people sitting at a table with laptops — Data Science and Analytics Master of Science (M.S.)

someone is typing on a laptop with a blue screen — Database Management Badge

Sonography students in GVSU's bachelor's degree program examine an ultrasound machine. — Diagnostic Medical Sonography Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

people sitting at a table with computers and laptops — Digital Forensics Fundamentals Badge

The FutureEd lab at GVSU. — Digital Media Certificate

A person is pointing at a projected screen displaying various icons and text about generative AI — Digital Studies Minor

Students working with a woman in a wheelchair. — Disability Studies Minor

a GVSU student on a computer — Distributed Computing Badge

Student reading to children. — Early Childhood Education Minor

A group of four people are standing on a grassy hill under a bright blue sky with large, fluffy white clouds. One person is pointing towards the distance while the others look in the same direction. — Earth Science Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A group of performers in colorful lion costumes are performing a traditional lion dance on a stage. They are holding two signs, one that reads "GVSU" and another that reads "Happy Lunar New Year" — East Asian Studies Minor

Students Stephen Polaski and Victoria Lutz measure and photograph trees in Aman Park as part of a research project about the ecology of tree geometry. — Ecological Restoration Certificate

jar filled with various coins — Economics Minor

A person in a gray suit and blue patterned tie is holding a GVSU brochure with charts and graphs. — Economics Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

Young children writing on a paper in class. — Education for Young Children, Birth to Kindergarten, General and Special Education Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

student reading to a child — Education Instruction and Curriculum - Early Childhood Education Master of Education (M.Ed.)

a teacher writing with a student on a white board — Education Instruction and Curriculum - Education Differentiation Master of Education (M.Ed.)

many children sitting in a classroom with their hands up — Education, Instruction and Curriculum - Elementary Education Emphasis Master of Education (M.Ed.)

someone is writing on a piece of paper with a pen — Education, Instruction and Curriculum - Secondary Education Emphasis Master of Education (M.Ed.)

they are two men standing in a room with a laptop and a game controller — Education, Learning, Design, and Technology, M.Ed. Master of Education (M.Ed.)

a student looking at a book in the Michigan Literacy Program — Education, Literacy Studies - General Literacy Studies Master of Education (M.Ed.)

a teacher in a classroom with students — Education, Literacy Studies - Reading/Language Arts Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Natalie Aguirre works on her laptop during class. — Education, Online/Blended Instruction Certification

a student teacher with a classroom of kids — Education, School Counseling Master of Education (M.Ed.)

someone is writing on a piece of paper on a table — Education, Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorder Master of Education (M.Ed.)

a sign that says best teacher ever you're awesome — Education, Special Education - Cognitive Impairment Master of Education (M.Ed.)

L.V. Eberhard Center — Education, Special Education - Learning Disabilities Master of Education (M.Ed.)

two men and a woman talking in a large room — Educational Leadership - Leadership Master of Education (M.Ed.)

two men and a woman standing in a lobby — Educational Leadership - Special Education Administration Emphasis Master of Education (M.Ed.)

two men and a woman talking in a large room — Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership Education Specialist in Educational Leadership (Ed.S.)

A hand holding a wire and working on a circuit board. — Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E)

engineering student — Electromagnetic Compatibility Badge

engineering students working on a project — Electromagnetic Compatibility Badge

a image of a woman smiling through a blue light — Embedded Systems Badge

two people working on a machine in a lab — Engineering Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E)

Computer Science major Anthony Boos is pictured with the Bridge Studio lightboard at the Kindschi Hall of Science on March 24. On the lightboard is a drawing of a neural network. (Photo release on file) — Engineering Graphical Communication Badge

Hands grinding a metal sword while sparks fly — Engineering Science Minor

An engineering student working on a robot. — Engineering, B.S.E. and M.S.E. Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering (B.S.E, M.S.E)

Ali Al Anbaky listens to David Alvarezýs lecture in a ENG 103 class in Lake Huron Hall. — English Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Library shelves framing a student reading at a desk in a window. — English - Language and Literature Minor

A student sitting on a bench surrounded by greenery in the sun, wearing a hot pink top. — English - Secondary Education Minor

GVSU student at computer — English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Certificate

Exterior view of the L. William Seidman Center on Grand Valley State University's Pew Campus. — Enterprise Resource Planning for business majors Badge

students studying together — Enterprise Resource Planning for non-business majors Badge

A student in a white beekeeper suit and gloves is holding up a wooden frame filled with bees. Their face is covered by a mesh veil, and the background shows trees and a clear sky." — Environmental and Sustainability Studies Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

Students working in SAP. — Environmental and Sustainability Studies Minor

A GVSU student looking at data on a computer screen. — Environmental Remote Sensing Certificate

A student works with plants in the herbarium. — Environmental Science Minor

GVSU environmental science student working at the Sustainable Agriculture Project. — Environmental Science Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Stephanie Zamudio, Denisse Medina and Giselle Torres dance with Monarcas, a GVSU student organization that performs traditional folkloric dances to showcase and appreciate Mexican culture. — Ethics, Culture, and Society Minor

A GVSU event presentation room. — Event Sustainability Badge

A banquet hall filled with circular tables. All of the tables are full of people. The table settings, lights, and curtains are red. — Event Sustainability Management Minor

An event venue at GVSU. — Event Sustainability Operations Certificate

two women sitting at a table with a laptop — Executive Master of Business Administration Executive Master of Business Administration (E.M.B.A)

Four students sitting around a skeleton. Three of them are pointing to a spot on its shoulder. In the background, a professor stands, pointing to the shoulder of another skeleton. — Exercise Science Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Athletic training classroom. — Exercise Science B.S. and Athletic Training M.A.T. Bachelor of Science, Master of Athletic Training (B.S., M.A.T.)

Exercise Science students in a lab. — Exercise Science B.S. and Public Health M.P.H. Bachelor of Science, Master of Public Health (B.S., M.P.H)

A person wearing headphones and a blue shirt is sitting in front of a monitor and adjusting audio equipment. The monitor displays two people having a conversation outdoors. — Film and Video Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

Someone looking at a finance pamphlet at an economics event. — Finance Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Bopi Biddanda, a professor of water resources at the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute on Muskegon Lake, standing on a boat and looking out at the water. — Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Engrained - Campus Dining in The Connection on the Allendale Campus. Taken February 10, 2011 — Food and Beverage Service Badge

GVSU students speaking in sign language. — Foundational American Sign Language Badge

L. William Seidman Center entrance. — Foundations of Tax Practice Badge

Someone assembling scrabble tiles to spell out various French words: merci, jour. Miscellaneous letters are scattered below the words. — French Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

A young boy high fiving a woman — French Education PK-12 Minor

A person laying in the grass, reading with their head against a tree. The background shows grass, trees, and the Cook Carillon Tower — French Minor Minor

A geologic survey overhead of the Grand Canyon. — Geographic Information Science (GIS) and Technology Certificate

A framed giclée of the Grand Canyon, United States Geographical Survey, 2009, hangs inside Mackinac Hall in the geography and sustainable planning department at GVSU. — Geography Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

A group of hikers wearing backpacks and hats walk along a dirt trail sat Zion National Park. Towering red rock formations and cliffs rise in the background are bathed in warm sunlight. — Geology Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A book open to a page showing illustrations of voodoo lillies. — Geology-Chemistry Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Geology major Gracie Erdman uses a compass while taking part in a Geologic Field Methods class at Windsnest Park in West Olive. — Geospatial Technology Minor

a man with a cultural hat with pins in it — German Minor

Mitchell Place, senior affiliate professor of German, dons a Bavarian-style hiking hat during the Global Language and Culture Festival March 20. The tradition is to collect pins of all the places that you've hiked.(Photo release on file) — German Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

man and flags at global language cultural festival — German PK-12 Education Minor

Staff and students joined the Global Laker Festival for lawn games, international music, snacks, and other activities in front of the carillon tower September 4. — Global Studies and Social Impact Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

many children sitting in a classroom with their hands up — Graduate Teacher Certification - Elementary Education Certification

a sign that says best teacher ever you're awesome — Graduate Teacher Certification - Secondary Education Certification

A GVSU chemistry student in a lab. — Green Chemistry Undergraduate Certificate Certificate

a health professional downtown — Health Administration Master in Health Administration (M.H.A)

Grand Valley student Ashley Killilea, right, reads a book to a group of students from the Children Enrichment Center. (Photo releases on file) — Health and Physical Education PK-12 Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A group of nurses gathered wearing blue scrubs. The only nurse whose face can be seen is crouched down. — Health Care Ethics Minor

Graduate student Michael Irungu laughs while doing a poster presentation of his research titled ýA Data-Driven Analysis of Health Informatics Graduate Education in the United Statesý during Student Scholars Day. — Health Care Information Systems Minor

A GVSU student is in the foreground, wearing blue scrubs and motioning with their hands. In the background, a woman lays on a hospital bed and looks at the nursing student intently. — Health Communication Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

A student working at computer. — Health Communication B.A., B.S. and Communications, M.S. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.A., B.S., M.S.)

a woman in lab coat working with a microscope and a man in lab coat — Health Informatics and Bioinformatics Master of Science (M.S.)

The DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health anchors the east end of Grand Rapids' Medical Mile. — Health Information Management Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Health student talking to professor — Healthcare Leadership Certificate

An educator presenting. — Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, M.A. Master of Arts (M.A.)

A student sitting in the Mary Idema Pew Library, working on a laptop, looking out the window at the Cook Carillon Tower in the snow. — History Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

Close-up of old books on a white shelf. The spines are all facing the camera, except one book in the middle, tied with a white string, has its pages facing forward. — History Minor

a student scholar student — History of Science Minor

Foundation of brewing class at GVSU. — Homebrewing Beer Badge

Dr. Paul Stansbie, a professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management in Grand Valley State Universityýs (GVSU) School of Leadership and Community Development — Hospitality and Tourism Management Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

City of Grand Rapids reflection. — Hospitality and Tourism Management Minor

computing student looking at computer — Human Centered Computing Minor

A man in a black suit with a blue tie speaks to a group of students. He is gesturing to a whiteboard with a hand-written mind map and he stand in front of a presentation that reads "Talent Management at GVSU". — Human Resource Management Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Reginald A. Blockett, an assistant professor in the College of Education and Community Innovation at Grand Valley State University, holding up a fist in a plaid shirt. — Human Rights Minor

A GVSU student coding on a computer. — Human-Centered Computing Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A GVSU graduate student on a computer. — Human-Centered Computing Master of Science (M.S.)

several people sitting around a table with laptops and papers — Information Security Fundamentals Badge

Two students working together on a computer and a laptop. Their hands can be seen, one in using the laptop, and one is using the computer mouse. — Information Security Systems Minor

Two students working at the same computer. One in the front sits in a chair, typing. One in the back stands and points to the computer screen. — Information Systems Minor

students at a computer — Information Systems Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A GVSU student at a computer. — Information Systems B.S. and Applied Computer Science M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

A computer screen. — Information Systems B.S. and Cybersecurity M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

a man sitting at a desk with a computer monitor — Information Systems Management Badge

a website demonstration — Information Systems Project Management Fundamentals Badge

A GVSU student working on a computer. — Information Technology Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Students, from left, Skylar Ruiter and Seth Wolfgang, showcasing code on a projector. — Information Technology Minor

GVSU student at computer. — Information Technology B.S. and Applied Computer Science M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

Cybersecurity computer screen. — Information Technology B.S. and Cybersecurity M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

a close up of a computer screen with a bunch of graphs — Information Visualization Fundamentals Badge

A panel of three people. The person closest to the camera is speaking and gesturing — Integrative Studies Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

A display of international flag. — Intercultural Communications Certificate

a Native American drum and blanket — Intercultural Competence Badge

GVSU students and employers at a career fair. — Intercultural Fluency for Business - Advanced Badge

Ram Kandula, right, talks with others during the Demystifying the Visa Hiring Process event at DCIH February 21. — Intercultural Fluency for Business - Foundational Badge

GVSU students and employers at a career fair. — Intercultural Fluency for Business - Intermediate Badge

Computer engineering major Jessa Gibson prepares to pilot a robot during the GVSU FANGV Ri3D Robotics Competition at the Innovation Design Center. — Interdisciplinary Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E)

Alumni business showcase featuring stickers. — Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship Certificate

A map of the world. The only part in focus is the continent in Africa, with a circle of paper on it with a description from a Murray Scholarship Recipient. — International Business Minor

a globe with places marked — International Relations Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

flags from various countries — International Relations Minor

A globe on a shelf. — International Teaching Certificate

Grand Valley's Finkelstein Hall. — Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Badge

GVSU health campus. — Interprofessional Health Informatics Certificate

Mechanical engineering major working on a robot. — Introduction to Mechatronics Badge

Undeclared major Emily Grob writes in Japanese as part of the Global Language and Culture Festival. — Japanese Language Minor

GVSU broadcasting students at camp. — Journalism, Broadcasting, and Digital Media Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

GVSU broadcasting student in the booth. — Journalism, Broadcasting, and Digital Media B.A., B.S. and Communications, M.S. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.A., B.S., M.S.)

A glass gavel on a desk with a terrarium in the background. — Juvenile Justice Minor

Students and friends Jackelyn Palmas, left, and José Medina, right, laugh together while displaying the Mexican flag. — Latin American and Latino/a Studies Minor

Monarcas, a student organization that performs traditional Mexican folkloric dances. — Latino/a Studies Certificate

A speaker at an event. — Leadership Certificate

SBA Administrator Isabella C. Guzman with SBDC clients Marisela Sierra, right, and John Slagter, second from right. — Leadership and Business Fundamentals Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.)

Grand Valley alumna and current Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden. — Legal Studies Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

Grand Valley alumna and current Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden. — Legal Studies Minor

LGBTQ pride flags with GVSU branding on a table with a blue cloth. — Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies Minor Minor

Instructor coaching student. — Literacy Coaching Certificate

Kristen Fox, CEO of the Business-Higher Education Forum, speaks inside Loosemore Auditorium at the Richard M. DeVos Center. The presentation behind her says "digital skills are rapidly spreading skills that accrue economic benefit" with a graph below it. — Management with Management Information Systems emphasis Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Andrea Leslie, senior vice president of hospital operations at Corewell Health, left, shakes hands with fellow panelist Brandon Francis, chief medical officer at Trinity Health St. Maryýs, during the Health Economic Forecast 2025. The event was held at th — Management, General Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Someone writing on a pad of paper with a black pen. — Management, General Minor

L. William Seidman Center exterior. — Marketing Minor

Student Jordan Evans studies in the Steelcase Library on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus with sun shining through the window behind her. — Marketing Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Baylee Arendsen, a senior education major, waits for the start of her math class in Mackinac Hall. — Mathematic Statistics Minor

A calculator and a pencil sitting on notebook paper with an algebra problem. — Mathematics Minor

black and white photo of a man with math symbols on a chalk board behind him — Mathematics Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

engineering student on a computer — Mathematics B.A., B.S., and Engineering M.S.E. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, Master of Science in Engineering (B.A., B.S., M.S.E)

Electrical engineering major Quentin Brook, center, works during practice for the GVSU FANGV Ri3D Robotics Competition at the Innovation Design Center. — Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E)

A photo of a Nursing student at GVSU. — Medical and Health Humanities Certificate

they are looking at a computer screen with a man pointing at it — Medical Dosimetry Master of Science (M.S.)

An arm with a medical lab coat and blue latex gloves on reaches into a clear plastic bin on a silver metal shelf. — Medical Laboratory Sciences Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A black and white photo of two students wearing lab coats pushing a cart down a hallway — Microbiology Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A student wearing traditional Palestinian dress, holding various books, some titles including "Palestinian costume" and "Traditional Palestinian Costume" — Middle East Studies Minor

someone is holding a cell phone with a map on it — Mobile Application Fundamentals Badge

two students writing and talking — Modern Languages and Literatures Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Two people running on a track with cloudy blue skies. — Movement Science Minor

a globe with places marked — Multilingualism Badge

GVSU music student playing an instrument. — Music Minor

Orchestra students in concert black, looking forward — Music Bachelor of Music (B.M.)

Low angle shot of the Laker Marching Band Trombone Section with clear blue skies in the background — Music Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

Student performer Julia Droscha, left, shows students at New City Kids the double bass. — Music Education K-12 Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E)

Students gathered around Zumberge Pond — Natural Resources and Environmental Management Minor

Students surveying in the trees. One student holds a measuring device facing away from the camera. Another student is looking at the device facing toward the camera. — Natural Resources and Environmental Management Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

An MTRAC presentation. — Nonprofit Administration Minor

Administrators talking at an event. — Nonprofit Leadership Certificate

two women sitting in a hospital room talking to each other — Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

a nurse working on a mannequin in the simulation center — Nursing Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)

Nursing student in GVSU's BSN program hangs an IV bag on a stand in a clinical setting. — Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

Nursing student in GVSU's accelerated nursing program adjusts equipment on a hospital bed mannequin. — Nursing-Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

From left, Sherri Cannon, assistant professor, Barbara Hooper, associate professor, and Christina Quick, assistant professor, with KCON. — Nursing-RN to BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

A construction worker wearing a bright yellow vest and a green hard hat that says Safety Team. — Occupational Safety and Health Management Minor

Occupational Safety and Health Management Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

two people standing around a woman in a wheelchair — Occupational Therapy Master of Science (M.S.)

two people in black shirts and blue gloves holding a tennis racket — Occupational Therapy Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T.)

An occupational therapy student taping up an instructor. — Occupational Therapy M.S. and Dr.O.T. Master of Science, Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (Dr.O.T., M.S.)

The Blue Bridge downtown Grand Rapids, seen through a window with the silhouettes of people — Operations Management Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Students in the Shape Corp Innovation and Design center. — Operations Research Badge

GVSU health campus on the medical mile. — Palliative and Hospice Care Certificate

aerial view of a city with a large building and a sunset — Palliative and Hospice Care I Badge

a view of a city with a highway and a few buildings — Palliative and Hospice Care II - Symptom Management Badge

Supreme court chamber. — Paralegal Studies Certificate

Three young girls wearing blue shirts raising their hands in a classroom. The bulletin board behind them is lined with yellow paper and crayon graphics. Other children's hands can be seen being raised. — Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Elementary Teaching (PCKET) Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

A hand moving controls on a control panel for a New Music Ensemble performance. — Performing Arts Industry Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A light shining through the transformational link at night. — Philosophy Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Someone writing "welcome" with a green pen. They are wearing a red shirt and sitting at a light gray table. — Philosophy Minor

A bird flying over a bridge in the fall leaves. — Photography Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

Wesley Ericksen photographing the fall colors in the Arboretum. — Photography Minor

three women are doing exercises on a blue mat in a gym — Physical Therapy (PT) Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)

doctor examining a patient's breathing in a hospital room — Physician Assistant Studies Master of Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.)

Two students working together on a physics project. The girl on the left is wearing a white tshirt and adjusting something on the bottom of the mechanism. The guy on the tight is wearing a gray tshirt and holding the contraption still. — Physics Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Benjamin Brown, left, tutors Leeza Souvongkham, right, in physics in the new Tutoring and Reading Center in Henry Hall September 27.(Photo releases on file) — Physics Minor

Fingers playing the piano. — Piano Pedagogy Certificate

Nancy Hoogwer, a student studying Political Science and International Relations, crossing her arms and smiling. She is wearing a white blazer with a blue Student Senate pin on the collar. — Political Science Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

Two people stand in front of a projector that reads "Grand Valley State University Student Senate" — Political Science Minor

A dental hygienist, holding a dental tool, hugging a young girl wearing a brown hoodie. — Predental Studies

President Mantella shaking the hand of a student at commencement. — Prelaw Studies

Students examine a human head in the cadaver lab. — Premedical Studies

student holding a syringe — Prepharmacy Studies

A hand holding a turtle. — Preveterinary Medicine

Antonio Santos, a first-year student majoring in product design and manufacturing engineering, looks at his robot, 'Mark." — Product Design and Manufacturing Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E)

A GVSU adult student. — Professional Innovation Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.)

people sitting at a table with laptops and a whiteboard — Professional Master of Business Administration Professional Master of Business Administration (P.M.B.A)

Medical Laboratory Science major Claire Peyerk studies inside the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health. — Professional Science Masters Master of Science (M.S.)

The L. William Seidman Center. — Project Management Certificate

Graduate nursing students at GVSU. — Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

A GVSU psychology student studying before class. — Psychology Minor

A GVSU Psychology student studying. — Psychology Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

clock tower with a clock on top of it in a city — Public Administration Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

A GVSU alum on campus in a suit. — Public Administration Minor

A presenter at an economic forecast event. — Public and Nonprofit Administration Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

Professionals talking. — Public and Nonprofit Administration, B.A., B.S. and Public Administration, M.P.A. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, Master of Public Administration (B.A., B.S., M.P.A.)

three people standing in a kitchen holding a keyboard and a bottle — Public Health Master of Public Health (M.P.H)

Old historical texts. — Public History Badge

A computing research group comprised of computer science students and professors meets regularly in Mackinac Hall. November 28, 2023. — R Programming Badge

GVSU student and professor looking at X-rays. — Radiation Therapy Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A speaker at a Real Estate conference. — Real Estate Certificate

A student in an athletic wheel chair playing basketball. — Recreational Therapy Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

a group of people standing in a gym with ropes and helmets — Recreational Therapy Master of Science (M.S.)

Woman in wheelchair shooting basketball. — Recreational Therapy B.S. and M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

A GVSU student holding books in Palestinian clothing. — Religious Studies Minor

Students practicing CPR on a dummy. — Respiratory Care Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

student giving CPR — Respiratory Care - degree completion program Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

GVSU business professor with students. — Sales Fundamentals Badge

A school counselor working with a student. — School Psychology Master of Science, Psychological Specialist (M.S., Psy.S)

Hands preparing a slide for a microscope, squeezing a drop of liquid onto a glass slide. — Science - Secondary Education Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

(From left) Marketing major Brendan Schultz, business administration major Isaac Hernandez and marketing major Michael Farkas listen as Mark Kubik, chair of the marketing department at the Seidman College of Business, runs through a sales scenario in the — Service Management Badge

a woman standing in front of a class of people — Social Innovation Master of Arts (M.A.)

Two students looking at a social media platform on a computer. — Social Media and Analytics Badge

GVSU students in class. — Social Studies - Secondary Education Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

someone is holding a wooden sign with a hand on it — Social Work Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

GVSU student working with another student while studying abroad. — Social Work Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)

Students talking on the Valley campus lawn. — Sociology Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

Students taking a selfie on campus. — Sociology Minor

atomic object laboratory — Software Design and Development Badge

a computing student at a computer — Software Engineering Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

a computing student at a computer — Software Engineering Minor

a computer screen with code on it — Software Engineering Badge

hand on a computer — Software Engineering Master of Science (M.S.)

A GVSU educations student teaching. — Spanish Minor

Giselle Torres dances with Monarcas, a GVSU student organization that performs traditional folkloric dances to showcase and appreciate Mexican culture. — Spanish Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

a group of children sitting on the floor reading books — Speech-Language Pathology Master of Science (M.S.)

GVSU football head coach Scott Wooster reacts after a touchdown against Central State at Lubbers Stadium on September 5. — Sport Coaching Certificate

Grant Hart, a sport management minor. — Sport Management Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A business economics presentation with statistics. — Statistics Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

A woman presenting data. — Statistics B.S. and Applied Statistics, M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

Biology student taking measurements at the lake. — Statistics B.S. and Biostatistics, M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

a student presenting a poster with stats on it — Statistics, B.S. and Data Science and Analytics, M.S. Bachelor of Science, Master of Science (B.S., M.S.)

A man in a blue suit holding a folder and walking out of frame. The background shows pillars and doors. — STEM Ethics Minor

Student studying in the library. — Student-Initiated Combined Degree Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (B.S. and M.S.)

a painting on the health campus — Studio Art Minor

a person in an artistic mask — Studio Art Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.F.A., B.S.)

L. William Seidman Center — Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Peppers on a table. — Sustainable Food Systems Certificate

A group photo of the GVSU students who volunteered at a community garden downtown for Make A Difference Day. — Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning Minor

students on a green rough — Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning Certificate

an elementary school teacher — Teacher Preparation Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

A GVSU student in the L. William Seidman Center. — Technical Sales Badge

A phone with a movement science health app. — Telehealth Badge

GVSU Theatre students. — Theatre Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

A student actor holding a lantern on stage — Theatre Minor

several people are holding hands in a circle with their hands — Victim Advocacy and Services Badge

a man standing on a boat looking out at the water — Water Resource Policy Master of Science (M.S.)

jar with coins in it — Wealth Planning Badge

someone is holding a cell phone with a map on it — Web and Mobile Computing Badge

someone pointing at a computer screen with a person sitting at a desk — Web Application Fundamentals Badge

A student holding a turtle. — Wildlife Biology Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A GVSU women and gender studies student. — Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor

The LGBT center. — Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

A professional on a computer. — Workplace Technology and Communication Badge

A writing student sitting outside at a cafe in Ireland on a study abroad trip. — Writing Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A., B.S.)

hands typing on keyboard — Writing Minor

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