Haley Gerlofs
Refugee Resettlement Worker with Bethany Christian Services, now working for the American Red Cross
GVSU International Relations
Phone: (616) 331-2320
1121 AuSable Hall
1 Campus Dr
Allendale, MI 49401-9403
Students in the international relations program examine the sources of tension that create conflict among nations, interdependence among nations, and ways in which international management and diplomacy can promote cooperation.
Program Offerings at Grand Valley
International relations graduates receive a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. We also offer a minor in international relations. In addition to the general international relations curriculum, students may select emphases in:
Coursework
The curriculum is designed to give students a broad base of knowledge. Some of the subjects included are:
Students may work in fields such as:
Why Study International Relations at Grand Valley?
Refugee Resettlement Worker with Bethany Christian Services, now working for the American Red Cross
2016 Graduate Pursues Graduate Study at University of Michigan
Program Analyst, National Preparedness Assessment Division, FEMA
Philip Janowski
Member of U.S. Air Force, Graduate of the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California
Mission – International Relations Program
The mission of the International Relations Program, an interdisciplinary program housed in the Department of Political Science, is to prepare students for citizenship, post-baccalaureate education, and professional careers through interdisciplinary coursework in international relations, advising, and participation in internships, with an emphasis on study abroad and other international experiences.
Vision – International Relations Program
We are committed to setting a standard of excellence in the interdisciplinary undergraduate study of International Relations, including the geography, history, economics, languages and politics of global interactions. International Relations students gain comprehensive knowledge of the complex economic, social, cultural and political relationships among citizens, societies, states and international institutions. Students attain both theoretical and experiential knowledge of International Relations and critical analytic skills through study on campus and, in most cases, study abroad. We prepare students to be well-informed citizens and to make meaningful contributions to the increasingly globalized world. We foster a diverse international community engaged in inquiry, expression, and rigorous scholarship.
Values – Political Science and International Relations
In the Department of Political Science and the International Relations Program at Grand Valley State University, we strive toward acquiring and utilizing knowledge of Political Science and International Relations in a setting of academic freedom, methodological and theoretical pluralism, while encouraging disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The International Relations Program is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
February 6, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Deborah Amos, awarding-winning international correspondent for National Public Radio, will discuss war crimes in on-going conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
February 10, 2023 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Vietnamese Cultural Association in collaboration with other GVSU Asian Organizations are back again this year with our 2nd Annual Asian Night Market! Our event will be on Friday, February...
February 16, 2023 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Middle East Studies program is pleased to host Dr. Courtney Jean Freer for a public talk as part of the Michigan Model Arab League. On Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 11:30 - 1:00, Dr....
February 18, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ASU's annual Asian New Year Festival (ANYF) is an event to celebrate Lunar New Year with traditional food, live performances, and a cultural fashion show! All students, faculty, and friends are...
April 5, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency...
Tristan Reuben wins scholarship to attend the National Conference of the World Affairs Conference in Washington, DC.
Oct 13, 2022
11 GVSU students spent one week in Washington studying US national security issues.
Sep 12, 2022
Professor C. Tyler Godines Camarillo joins the Political Science Department as a new assistant professor this semester. Professor Camarillo attended the University of Texas at San Antonio for his undergraduate degree in Political Science.
Aug 26, 2022
The Political Science Department is pleased to announce that Samantha Craig is our GV in DC Scholarship winner for 2022.
Jun 21, 2022
Stepan Loffelmann is busy with his summer internship at the Consulate of the Czech Republic in Chicago.
May 24, 2022