Ethan Haan
Clerk's Assistant with Oakland Township
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
PLS Alumni Spotlights
Marc Plooster
Former Accounting Supervisor for the Holland Public Schools and current Ph.D. student in PhD student
Rebekah Bakker
Business Development Manager at Custer, Inc.
Derrick Mathis
Manager, State Government Affairs, Charter Communications
Jacob Simon
Lawyer and Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University College of Law
News
Robach attends the National Conference of the World Affairs Council as a Student Scholar
Olivia Robach (PLS and IR double major) earned a scholarship to join student scholars from around the US to attend the annual conference of the World Affairs Council in Washington, DC in November 2025.
Dec 3, 2025
Kilburn Publishes New Book
This spring, Dr. Whitt Kilburn, Associate Professor of Political Science at Grand Valley State University, published Introduction to Political Analysis in R through Chapman and Hall/CRC.
Sep 12, 2025
PLS and IR Alumni Starting Law School
PLS alum William Thompson is attending law school at the University of Michigan
Sep 12, 2025
Events
Seidman College of Business Alumni Coffee Connections
October 23, 2026 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Gather with fellow Lakers from the Seidman College of Business. Looking to start your day off on a high note? Join the Seidman College of Business Alumni Network for a morning of complimentary coffee,...
Michigan Sociological Association's fall conference
October 24, 2026 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
The Michigan Sociological Association is excited to announce its upcoming fall conference, taking place on October 23rd and 24th at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. This annual...
Vote in Kirkhof
October 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cast your ballot right on campus with the Allendale Township Satellite Clerk's Office in the Kirkhof Center. Eligible voters can register to vote, update their voter registration, request an absentee...
Webinar: Middle Managers: Power vs. Influence
October 28, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Middle managers often sit in a role that is being squeezed from multiple directions. One of the most common challenges they face is the “power squeeze” — navigating expectations from...
DEM 101: Election Game Night with Linc Up!
October 28, 2026 6:00 PM
Test your civic knowledge through fun, interactive games and friendly competition! Join Linc Up! for an engaging game night where you'll learn about elections, government, and voting while connecting...