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| x remove Integrated Science, B.S. | x remove Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Natural Resources Undergraduate Certificate | |
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| Credits Required |
182
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12-13
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| Format |
Face To Face
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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 |
Students study a variety of content, including:
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The certificate is 12-13 credits. Required:
And one of the following:
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| Career Options |
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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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| Skills Employers Want |
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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