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

Student Learning Outcomes

Advising Resources

Spotlights

Shaun Brodie Spotlight

Shaun Brodie

Shaun Brodie, Senior Staff Attorney for the Benefits Review Board at the U.S. Department of Labor. 

Khalil Rahal Spotlight

Khalil Rahal

Khalil Rahal, Assistant County Executive at Wayne County at Wayne County

Tyler Nickerson Spotlight

Tyler Nickerson

First Vice President of Commercial Banking, Amalgamated Bank

Andrew Wilson Spotlight

Andrew Wilson

Senior Director of Episode Development Analytics at Signify Health

Quinlyn Mork Spotlight

Quinlyn Mork

Studying Abroad in Ghana

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News

Professor Sheri Rogers Receives Pew Teaching Excellence Award

Professor Sheri Rogers Receives Pew Teaching Excellence Award

Professor Sheri Rogers of the Political Science department was presented with the 2023 Pew Teaching Excellence Award for Adjunct Faculty at the Faculty Awards Convocation.

Feb 24, 2023

Student Award for Faculty Excellence Presented to Political Science Professor

Student Award for Faculty Excellence Presented to Political Science Professor

Michelle Miller-Adams, a professor of political science, recognized for the Student Award for Faculty Excellence at 2023 Presidents' Ball.

Feb 2, 2023

Outstanding Paper Competition

Outstanding Paper Competition

The Department of Political Science and International Relations program are holding our annual Outstanding Paper Award competition.

Jan 30, 2023

Political Science Major Commissioned as Army Officer at GVSU Ceremony

Political Science Major Commissioned as Army Officer at GVSU Ceremony

U.S. Army Lt. Jackson Wierenga, a political science major at GVSU, made campus history when he was commissioned as a second lieutenant into the United States Army Quartermaster Corps. His ceremony is the first of its kind to be held at GVSU.

Dec 12, 2022

Hauenstein Center and PLS Department Co-host Election Panel

Hauenstein Center and PLS Department Co-host Election Panel

A panel of experts will analyze the upcoming election.

Oct 19, 2022

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Events

Pho2Night

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...

K-Pop Unleashed 2023

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...

A Year of War in Ukraine: Reflections and Discussions

April 4, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

After one year of war in Ukraine, we will gather to discuss why so few predicted this war and why it continues to surprise experts across many fields of study.    Guest speakers: Professor...

A Year of War in Ukraine: Reflections and Discussions

April 4, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

After one year of war in Ukraine, we will gather to discuss why so few predicted this war and why it continues to surprise experts across many fields of study. Guest speakers: Professor Piotr...

Virtual Info Session: Graduate Fellowships for Foreign Service: Payne, Rangel, Pickering

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...

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