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Credits Required
120
Format
Face To Face
Location

Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

Students select courses from a wide range of offerings, including popular subjects such as:

  • Congress & presidency
  • Constitutional law
  • Environmental policy
  • Human rights
  • International conflict
  • Model European Union
  • U.S. foreign policy
  • U.S. political thought
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Career Options

Graduates of the political science program may pursue careers in fields like:

  • Business
  • Campaigns and elections
  • Criminal justice
  • Education
  • Government and policy
  • International affairs
  • Law
  • Nonprofit organizations
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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.A. and B.S. in Political Science 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.

  • Political Science
  • Leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Public Relations
  • Research
  • Event Planning
  • Fundraising
  • Coordinating
  • Public Policies
  • Data Analysis

Source: EMSI, 2020

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