Megan Koops Fisher
Community Outreach Program Manager for Ready for School
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
Student Learning Outcomes
Advising Resources
Spotlights
Quinlyn Mork
Studying Abroad in Ghana
Emily Brown
Master's Student Working for State Department
Kyle Huisman
Research Analyst at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Kirsten Zeiter
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the U.S. State Departments Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
News
Victor Cardenas '00 2024 Alumni Service Award Recipient
Victor Cardenas' life has been characterized by service to the public and Grand Valley. Cardenas graduated from GVSU in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in political science. He earned a master's degree in public affairs from Indiana University and executive
Sep 30, 2024
Professor Zinman Publishes New Book
Professor Zinman's new book, America's First Wartime Election, is set to release this November. This will be his second book published with the University Press of Kansas.
Sep 25, 2024
PLS and IR Alumni Starting Law School
PLS Alum Charlotte Doran is one of the GVSU Political Science and International Relations alumni starting law school this fall. Charlotte is attending the University of Michigan Law School.
Sep 18, 2024
Hoogwerf Presents Research at APSA Annual Conference
GVSU student Nancy Hoogwerf attended this year's American Political Science Association conference to present climate policy research with Professor Schneider.
Sep 9, 2024
McGhee wins 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad
Aaron McGhee is the winner of the 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad.
Jul 3, 2024
Events
GVSU Votes! Tabling Downtown
October 15, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
GVSU Votes! tabling to help get students registered to vote, know their plan to vote, and check where they are registered to vote. We want to get the downtown campus engaged and excited! RSVP...
Progressive / Conservative Summit: The Myth of Left and Right APPROVED INT 100/201!
October 15, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
In their book The Myth of Left and Right, brothers Hyrum and Verlan Lewis argue that the way we talk politics is not only wrong but fueling our divisive politics. Is it time to leave the ideologies...
Virtual Info Session: Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Indonesian Info Session
October 15, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Interested in intensive language study abroad? Join CLS Program Officers and an alumni ambassador to learn about CLS Indonesian offerings. The CLS Program provides opportunities for American...
Mental Health Summit INT 100/201 APPROVED
October 16, 2024 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The GVSU Mental Health Summit is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to gain awareness about mental health and wellness, to hear from student panelists about their experiences and ideas...
Virtual Info Session: Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) - Japanese Info Session
October 16, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Interested in intensive language study abroad? Join CLS Program Officers and an alumni ambassador to learn about CLS Japanese offerings. The CLS Program provides opportunities for American...