Accounting is the language of business and a challenging and rewarding discipline. Accountants provide vital information, analysis and insight about the value and performance of organizations to executives, managers, investors and other decision-makers.

The Seidman Master of Science in accounting (M.S.A.) offers an intensive, concentrated learning experience focused on accounting. This specialization is designed for those pursuing CPA certification and careers in public, industry and nonprofit accounting.

The African and African American studies (AAA) program develops an understanding of the variety and complexity of Africa, a deep appreciation of the African American experience, and an enriching knowledge of the various historical trajectories and contributions of the global African diaspora.

The aging and adult life minor at Grand Valley State University is designed to appeal to those students whose major academic preparation is in any field that may work with older populations.

Allied health professionals work in health care teams to provide a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic and direct patient care and support services that are critical to the other health professionals they work with and the patients they serve. The Allied Health Sciences (AHS) major is intended to meet the educational needs of an aspiring health professional.

Health professionals whose disciplines have an entry-level education preparation at the Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree level constitute an important population of health care workers today.

The Allied Health Sciences - Health Professional Degree completion (AHS-HPD) is designed to complement the associate degree professional education with a path to earn a bachelor of science in allied health sciences.

Histology is a laboratory science concerned with the demonstration of cellular morphology, chemical composition, and function of normal and abnormal tissue.

A histotechnologist cuts tissues removed through surgical procedures, mounts the tissue sections on glass slides, and stains them with special dyes to make the cell details visible under the microscope. With the information learned from the section of tissue biopsy, the pathologist and the patient's physician can make appropriate diagnoses and determine the best course of treatment for the patient.

Respiratory therapists provide direct patient care for those who have trouble breathing, which can range from premature infants with underdeveloped lungs, children and adolescents with asthma and other respiratory problems, to elderly patients with lung disease. They also provide emergency care to patients suffering from conditions such as heart attacks, drowning, or trauma. Respiratory therapists work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, physician offices, sleep labs and home care settings.

Anthropology is the study and understanding of humans throughout time, including the effects of culture on individuals and of individuals on their society.

A certificate in applied anthropology (CAA) is designed to help students learn practical skills and concepts that will be useful for careers in government, business, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as graduate school.

Anyone admitted to GVSU as a degree-seeking student may complete this certificate.

Many school and healthcare professionals are seeking graduate level programs that teach them to incorporate behavior analytic principles and practices into their work with individuals with learning, behavior, and performance challenges.

The undergraduate certificate in applied data analytics at Grand Valley State University focuses on understanding how to interpret, use, and apply data and statistics in the workplace.

The undergraduate certificate in applied data analytics at Grand Valley State University focuses on understanding how to interpret, use, and apply data and statistics in the workplace.

Applied Linguistics (AL) is an interdisciplinary field that investigates and offers solutions to language-related problems in the world.

The AL minor at Grand Valley State University has 2 tracks: General and English as Second Language (ESL).

Applied Linguistics is an ever-expanding and interdisciplinary field using foundational knowledge of human language to engage real world concerns. The field explores language teaching and learning; language assessment; second language literacy development; cross-cultural communication; and language acquisition, as well as empirical research in any of the above subfields of applied linguistics.

In the tradition of education in modern languages and literatures at Grand Valley State University, courses in the Arabic minor teach different ways to reach linguistic proficiency and cultural competence. The ability to listen, speak, write, and read in Arabic expands the range of your communication skills and extends the breadth of your world view.

Archaeology is about the breadth and diversity of human experience, from the earliest appearance of humankind to the recent past. You can gain interesting insights into cultures around the world through the study of archaeology.

Art education integrates the practices of art making, art criticism, historical analysis, and an understanding of visual culture as foundations for teaching art in schools and the community.