Programs Offered
The GVSU Political Science Department:
- Offers a major (BA or BS), a minor and a teachable minor in Political Science.
- Offers a dual degree: BA or BS in Political Science and a JD from Michigan State University School of Law.
- Is the home department for the interdisciplinary International Relations major (BA) and minor.
Major and Minor Requirements
- Political Science major (BA or BS)
- Political Science minor
- Political Science teachable minor
- LEAP (Legal Education Admission Program). Dual degree:
BA or BS from GVSU political science. JD from Michigan State University College of Law. - International Relations major (BA)
- International Relations minor
Advising Resources
Spotlights
Master's Student Working for State Department
Attorney for Social Security Administration
Studying Abroad in Ghana
Advocating for Affordable Housing
Thomas Bell
Higher Education Consultant
News
April 23, 2018
Micaela Cole receives the Excellence in a Discipline Award
April 17, 2018
Hannah Patrick presents her Honors thesis research at the recent Midwest Political Science Association conference in Chicago
April 13, 2018
Bryce Hecht presents his research at the recent Midwest Political Science Association conference in Chicago
April 09, 2018
Two papers were selected as the Outstanding Papers written in 2017
PLS 339 Winter 2019
March 14, 2018
PLS 339 Democracy and the Authoritarian Challenge: Tuesdays / Thursdays 4:00-5:15 p.m.
Events
Legal Assistance Center Volunteers
July 27, 2018 All Day
The Legal Assistance Center is seeking student volunteers for summer and fall. Student Volunteer Opportunities Are you studying law or aspiring to a legal career? Are you passionate about...