The curriculum includes content areas for depth of study, electives for breadth, and a capstone project or thesis. 

Students can specialize in several content areas: 

• Biomedical Informatics
• Cybersecurity
• Data Analytics
• Database Management
• Distributed Computing
• Information Systems Management
• Software Design and Development
• Software Engineering
• Web and Mobile Computing

These nine areas of concentration provide the flexibility for students to develop the necessary skills for career advancement.

Faculty members in the College of Computing are experts in their field, holding doctorate degrees and authoring textbooks on the subject. Classes are designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, and students pay the same graduate tuition rate regardless of their residency status.

Students will study core topics such as machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, human-computer interaction, and ethics and bias in AI. These courses ensure a comprehensive understanding of AI technologies and their societal impacts.

Choosing Grand Valley for AI studies offers several benefits: ABET accreditation, experienced faculty, and extensive internship opportunities.

Students can expect a broad, comprehensive curriculum, including cryptography, where students learn to secure information through encryption techniques, and data analysis, which focuses on interpreting and protecting data. Network security teaches students how to safeguard networks from threats. Security policy and threat modeling are also covered, providing insights into creating effective security strategies and identifying potential risks. Additionally, students delve into cyber-forensics to investigate digital crimes, explore legal and ethical issues surrounding cybersecurity, and learn about secure software development and systems security to protect and maintain secure computing environments. All students complete a capstone experience, choosing either a thesis or an applied project.

The program offers a robust theoretical foundation and practical experience, providing excellent preparation for the job market and valuable industry exposure. It focuses on the underlying principles of cybersecurity, equipping students to tackle both current and future challenges.

The Health Informatics and Bioinformatics program covers a wide range of topics essential for industry professionals. Students will gain a solid conceptual foundation through core courses, participate in an internship, and complete a culminating Capstone experience. It is designed to provide interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for the demands of the industry. The  program's integration of university coursework with business and health industry internships ensures that students are prepared for future career opportunities in this growing field.

The curriculum covers a breadth of topics, including AR/VR Development and Design, Human AI Interaction, User Experience Research, Foundations in Social Computing, User Designing for Creative Learning Experience, and Software Professional Development for Human Subjects Research. 

Pursuing Human-Centered Computing at GVSU has many advantages. The need for human-centered computing graduates in the tech industry has been on the rise. With the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence and innovations in Augmented and Virtual Reality there is significant demand for developing technology using human-centered approaches to solve real-world problems. GVSU is well-positioned to address this need with faculty who are HCC specialized, and a commitment to interdisciplinary work across the institution. Hands-on learning opportunities in the form of projects and internships are a crucial part of the curriculum.