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
Selected as UN Delegate
Advocacy Manager for HealthHIV and Manager for the National Coalition for LGBT Health
Master's Student Working for State Department
Higher Education Consultant
Richard Damstra
Foreign Service Office, U.S. Department of State
News
August 19, 2019
Professors Teach at GVSU Partner University in Germany
August 14, 2019
GVSU Students Participate in the National Security Seminar
July 29, 2019
Dr. Gamal Gasim, Professor of Political Science and Middle East Studies, has been quoted and interviewed in multiple news outlets recently about the UAE's announcement of a troop reduction in Yemen
May 01, 2019
Two papers were selected as the Outstanding Papers written in 2018
Hartline and Zomer Honored at Student Awards Convocation
April 11, 2019
Hartline and Zomer Honored at Student Awards Convocation
Events
Study Abroad FIRST STEP Meeting
August 28, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Interested in studying abroad? Attend a Study Abroad First Step Meeting! These information sessions go over all the basics of study abroad including how to pick a program, funding, academic information...
Political Science and International Relations Internship Information Meeting
August 28, 2019 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
With… Professor Polly Diven, Director of International Relations Professor Donald Zinman, Coordinator, Political Science Internships Internship available locally and in Washington,...
Study Abroad FIRST STEP Meeting
September 4, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Interested in studying abroad? Attend a Study Abroad First Step Meeting! These information sessions go over all the basics of study abroad including how to pick a program, funding, academic information...
Study Abroad FIRST STEP Meeting
September 11, 2019 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Interested in studying abroad? Attend a Study Abroad First Step Meeting! These information sessions go over all the basics of study abroad including how to pick a program, funding, academic information...
Study Abroad Open House + ICE CREAM social
September 13, 2019 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thinking about studying abroad? Join the Padnos International Center for an ice cream social and open house! You can start browsing study abroad programs and learn about scholarship opportunities! Ice...