Kristen Childs
2017 Graduate Uses her IR and GIS Skills after Graduation
2017 Graduate Uses her IR and GIS Skills after Graduation
Program Analyst, National Preparedness Assessment Division, FEMA
Attorney for Freedom House Represents Asylum Seekers
2013 Graduate Now Judicial Clerk in U.S. District Court
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations Fellowship
With a strong foundation in the liberal arts, International Relations majors are well suited for a variety of careers. Occupational opportunities include government administration, politics and campaigns, public policy, non-profit organizations, international relations, business, law, and journalism.
There are so many career resources available to undergraduates that it can be a bit overwhelming. To get you started, we recommend that you take advantage of GVSU's Career Services office, and read two books. GVSU's Career Services site can be found at https://www.gvsu.edu/careers/
The Career Services office has a very helpful Career Guide available at this site that is mandatory reading for anyone at GVSU contemplating a career. The office offers practice interviews and assistance with building and refining your résumé. They also sponsor periodic career fairs, which are chances to meet directly with potential employers.
Graduate School
These three sites can link you to all the professional master’s degree programs offered in the public administration, international affairs, and public policy fields:
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)
https://www.naspaa.org/
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)
https://www.apsia.org/apsia/index.php
Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM)
https://www.appam.org/
Law School
If you are contemplating law school, check out our helpful pre-law FAQ.
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
March 23, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Farid Hassanzadah has worked extensively with the United Nations, the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) and international non-government organizations to promote human rights...
March 31, 2023 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Vietnamese Cultural Association presents our annual Phß Night! This year our event will be on Friday, March 31st, 2023, from 6PM-10PM at the Fredrick Meijer Honors Colledge in the Neimeyer...
April 2, 2023 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K-Pop Unleashed is K-Pop Group Evolution's annual dance and cultural showcase. This event features performances and discussions from both Grand Valley clubs and other organizations in the Grand...
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...
April 11, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
This year, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship is collaborating with the Field Museum to host a panel of museum staff, scholars, and community members. Moderated by Levi Rickert,...