Grand Valley Programs in Northern Michigan
New Degrees at GVSU in Northern Michigan
Online and Hybrid
NMC’s Aviation Degree to Bachelor of Applied Science: Available Now
GVSU's Bachelor of Applied Science coursework is focused on leadership, communication, and business skills, which are increasingly needed within the aviation workforce. These competencies align education with opportunities that help professionals advance their careers while remaining in the region.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Computing: Available Now
Grand Valley's B.A.S. in Computing is a career-focused degree that emphasizes hands-on, practical skills for immediate entry into the workforce. Unlike a traditional Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science, which is heavily theoretical and mathematical, the B.A.S. focuses on using technology to solve real-world problems in business and industry.
Masters in Public Health: Cohort Begins Fall 2027
GVSU is excited to launch a hybrid, low-residency Master of Public Health (MPH) program in Northern Michigan beginning in Fall 2027. Designed to support working professionals and place-based students, the program will combine flexible online coursework with in-person experiences, including a two-day Public Health Summer Intensive featuring live lectures, activities, community building, and service learning. The program aims to strengthen the public health workforce and address the unique needs of rural communities.
Healthcare Leadership Certificate: Launching Winter 2027
Meeting the growing leadership needs within rural healthcare organizations is at the center of GVSU’s new Healthcare Leadership Graduate Certificate. Designed for professionals who are newer to management roles in healthcare settings, the certificate focuses on the unique operational, leadership, and organizational challenges facing today’s evolving healthcare sector. The program is intended to support working professionals across Northern Michigan by helping them strengthen leadership skills while continuing to serve their local communities and healthcare systems.
Medical Laboratory Sciences: Launching Winter 2028
Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) will be launching as a hybrid program in Traverse City starting Winter 2028. This is an undergraduate field of study that prepares graduates to become certified medical laboratory scientists (MLS). Medical laboratory scientists are essential healthcare professionals; they perform clinical laboratory tests that aid in the detection, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of disease. This in-demand degree will be completed through collaboration with NMC to utilize their lab spaces on the Front Street Campus.
Online, Face-to-Face, Hybrid
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The Integrative Studies B.A. or B.S. allows students to craft a personalized education plan tailored to their interests and career goals. Add a minor, choose an emphasis, or create your own area of focus. This degree program is offered in an online accelerated format.
The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) is a unique bachelor's degree completion program that gives applied associates degree holders the opportunity to step up their education and careers. To be admitted to the B.A.S. degree, students need to have completed or be in the last semester of an associate of applied science degree, associate of general studies, an associate of applied arts and science degree, an associate in business degree, or similar technical applied degrees.
- Get credit for you A.A.S. and work experience
- Offered fully online
- In-demand majors
B.A.S. Leadership and Business Fundamentals
Grand Valley offers a wide variety of online degree programs!
Non-Credit Certificates
- AI-Powered App Development (NEW) - in partnership with ITRAC
- Digital Project Management (Online) - Powered by Ziplines Education
- Digital Marketing (Online) - Powered by Ziplines Education
- AI Prompting (Online) - Powered by Ziplines Education
- AI Automation NEW! (Online) - Powered by Ziplines Education
- Business Analytics (Online) - Powered by Ziplines Education
- 10 Steps to a Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Focused School - in Partnership with Starr Commonwealth
- 10 Steps to Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Focused Early Childhood Care - in Partnership with Starr Commonwealth
Our new micro-credentials program helps veterans in select occupations (see below) turn prior learning into academic credit, reducing time and cost toward your degree. With free online micro-courses designed to fill knowledge gaps and maximize your experience, you can move closer to your career goals and work towards a bachelor's degree.
- Credit for your military experience and training
- Free online courses (until the end of August)
- Accelerates your pathway to a bachelor's degree
Military & Veteran Micro-Courses at Grand ValleY→
Our new micro-courses program helps professionals, who do not hold a bachelor's degree, with applicable IT credentials turn prior learning into academic credit, reducing time and cost toward your degree. With free online micro-courses designed to fill knowledge gaps and maximize your experience, you can move closer to your career goals and work towards a bachelor's degree.
- Credit for your previous experience
- Free online courses (until the end of August)
- Accelerates your pathway to a bachelor's degree
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences
Highlights:
- Adult-Student Flexibility with Hybrid, Evening Classes
- Pathway to Health Care Graduate Degrees
- Clinical and Non-Clinical Health Care Careers
Emphasis Areas:
- General + Minor
- Pre-Physician Assistant Studies
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Social Sciences (Pre-Occupational Therapy)
- Master of Athletic Training (Combined Degree)
- Master of Public Health (Combined Degree)
Health professionals whose disciplines have an entry education preparation at the Associate or Associate of Applied Science degree level. These professions include medical assisting, occupational therapy assistant, surgical technology, dental hygiene, and dozens more.
Learn More about the AHS Health Professional Degree Completion Emphasis
Medical laboratory scientists are health care professionals who perform laboratory tests and analyses on biological specimens, like bodily fluids and tissues, to help diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases.
Highlights:
- Secondary admission program
- Hybrid format in Traverse City
- Small class sizes
- Cohort experiences
- Clinical rotations at hospital-affiliated laboratories
For many registered nurses (RNs) with associate degrees, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) affords additional career opportunities, advancements, and a broader scope of practice.
Who is the RN to BSN program designed for?
- Students enrolled in associate degree in nursing programs
- Recent graduates with an associate degree in nursing
- Registered Nurses who have been working for any length of time
- Registered Nurses who are not currently employed but still have an active, unencumbered RN license
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Combined Degrees
Grand Valley offers a combined degree program in Allied Health Sciences (B.S.) and Public Health (M.P.H.). This program allows students to earn both degrees in an accelerated time-frame, and prepares students for various roles in healthcare and public health sectors.
Grand Valley offers a combined degree program in Allied Health Sciences (B.S.) and Athletic Training (M.A.T.). This accelerated program allows students to complete both degrees efficiently, starting at GVSU's Traverse City Regional Center and continuing on the Health Campus in Grand Rapids.
Career Options
- Colleges and Universities
- Hospitals and Clinics
- Industrial and Commercial
- Military
- Performing Arts
- Professional Sports
- Public Safety
- Secondary Schools
Graduate Degrees
The curriculum includes courses in Allied Health Sciences and specific M.P.H. courses such as Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Policy, and Public Health Practice. Hybrid in Traverse City starting Fall of 2027.
Emphasis Areas
Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Traverse City Campus
GVSU Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program Goals
- Medial knowledge and competence in patient care
- Professionalism
- Collaborative practice
- Lifelong learning
Important Information:
Grand Valley's Leadership Undergraduate Certificate is designed to develop essential leadership skills that are highly valued by employers. This program focuses on social change, business communication, organizational theory, team building, design thinking, and grant writing. The certificate can be completed in one year or less and is available in various formats, including fully online, making it accessible and flexible for students.
Grand Valley's Business Fundamentals Undergraduate Certificate is designed for non-business majors to develop essential business skills that enhance their major degree of study and prepare them for future careers.
Grand Valley's Applied Data Analytics Undergraduate Certificate focuses on understanding how to interpret, use, and apply data and statistics in the workplace.
Grand Valley's Intercultural Communications Undergraduate Certificate prepares students with skills in effective communication that support diversity, inclusion, belonging, and international awareness across various job sectors, industries, and organizations. The certificate can be completed in one year or less and is available in multiple formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, low residency, and online, making it accessible and flexible for students.
Grand Valley's Project Management certificate integrates industry-proven project management practices with Agile principles, preparing students to effectively initiate, plan, execute, control, and close real-world projects. This program is available in face-to-face and accelerated online formats, offering flexibility for both degree and non-degree-seeking students of all ages.
Graduate Degrees in Computing
Online, In-Demand Computing Programs
Grand Valley is known for producing graduates that make an impact wherever they land. Our innovative, online master's degrees combine in-demand coursework with hands-on computing experience, making them a great fit for busy schedules. These degrees are accessible to ALL bachelor's degree types, not just computing.
- Applied Computer Science, M.S.
- Artificial Intelligence, M.S.
- Cybersecurity, M.S.
- Health and Bioinformatics, M.S.
- Human-Centered Computing, M.S.
- Software Engineering, M.S.
- Computing Fundamentals Graduate Badge
Graduate Degrees in Education
Local learning. Worldwide impact.
There are many important reasons to pursue a graduate degree in Education from Grand Valley State University. Whether your reason is to qualify for new opportunities, seek professional renewal and development, or move up the salary schedule, our broad selection of programs has the right fit for you. We can provide you with the additional support you need to give every child's brilliance a place to shine.
Meet with a Northern Michigan Advisor
In-Person or Virtual
- Review your academic history to maximize credits
- Discuss the goals and outcomes of your degree path
- Review GVSU services and support
- Assist with admissions, scholarships, and financial aid
- Develop a personalized degree plan