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| x remove Combined Degree: Information Technology B.S. and Cybersecurity M.S. | x remove Education, Educational Leadership, M.Ed. | x remove Education for Younger Children, Birth to Kindergarten, General and Special Education, B.A., B.S. | x remove Religious Studies Minor | |
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141
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33
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136
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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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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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Undergraduate students in this major study at the Grand Valley Allendale Campus and online.
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Undergraduate students in this field may complete studies in-seat,
online, or a combination.
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| Coursework |
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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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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Candidates for this program must have a minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA before the beginning of the junior year and beginning the first of 150 hours of clinical apprenticeship, with no grade lower than a C in education major prerequisites. Topics of study include:
In addition, students will complete several field experiences with infant/toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and children with disabilities embedded throughout the program for a minimum of 600 hours, which is required for licensure.
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| Career Options |
There is a strong demand for professionals in this field. Numerous job opportunities are available, including:
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Aside from an M.Ed. degree, other education programs are available. Visit gvsu.edu/education/grad for more information.
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Employers and graduate schools seek religious studies students for their strengths in intercultural communication, complex problem solving, and global understanding. This includes fields like:
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| Application Deadline |
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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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| Skills Employers Want |
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.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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