Wherever you are in your higher education journey, Grand Valley State University will help prepare you for whatever is next. Our commitment to academic excellence, personal attention from first-rate faculty, and a great return on your education investment make Grand Valley a great choice no matter where you?ve been or where you're planning to go.
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300 Student Services Building
Allendale, MI 49401
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Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agricultural Business and Management, Other.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Chinese Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Genome Sciences/Genomics.
Microbiology, General.
Neuroscience.
Wildlife Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Corporate Communications.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Operations Management and Supervision.
Organizational Leadership.
Project Management.
Real Estate.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Broadcast Journalism.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Journalism.
Radio and Television.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Computer Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Earth Science Teacher Education.
Education, General.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Writing, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Sign Language (ASL).
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
Dietetic Technician.
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
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HISTORY.
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Biopsychology.
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
International/Global Studies.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies, Other.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Environmental Chemistry.
Geochemistry.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
Social Psychology.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Music, General.
Photography.
Students Say
Professors “are extremely knowledgeable in their fields of study, and that shows in lectures and discussions.” Their classes utilize various pedagogical techniques, including “inquiry-based class,” where “traditional lecture time [is] devoted to going over the homework and asking questions about the lecture.” Teachers take students “on field trips to areas in the community to see what [is] learned about in lecture in the real world,” and others utilize “technology to ask practice questions in class to test students' understanding of the material.” Additionally, some “make use of videos to provide a more visual means of learning.” Overall, Grand Valley is “very involved in student life and encourages everyone to get out and get experience.”
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Documentation Required for LD
Documentation that states a disability, an impairment that limits a major life activity and supports the needs for academic accommodations. Documentation no older than 5 years.Documentation Required for ADHD
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