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| Credits Required |
120
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162
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| Format |
Face To Face
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| Location |
Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. 
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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
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| Coursework |
The public and nonprofit administration curriculum gives students a broad understanding of the subject, while offering some specialized courses to provide them with technical skills. Some of the topics covered include:
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All social studies majors complete the core courses. Students also complete courses in social studies teaching strategies. The major includes credit hours in:
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| Career Options |
Due to its many community connections, Grand Valley can help students gain employment in public service careers in areas like:
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Upon completion of the social studies major and professional program major, students seeking teacher certification in social studies at the secondary level are well-qualified to begin their teaching careers.
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| Skills Employers Want |
The B.A. and B.S. in Public and Nonprofit Administration 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.
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The B.A. and B.S. in Social 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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