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
Aids Refugee Relocation Efforts
Attorney for Social Security Administration
Attorney
Advocating for Affordable Housing
Mike Kolehouse
Political Organizer Founds Consulting Firm
News
September 24, 2018
Grand Valley staff and students host events on voter registration and elections.
June 19, 2018
Professors Polly Diven and John Constantelos visited Tirana, Albania to deliver a public lecture and connect with alumni.
April 23, 2018
Micaela Cole receives the Excellence in a Discipline Award
Hannah Patrick Presents Honors Thesis Research at MPSA
April 17, 2018
Hannah Patrick presents her Honors thesis research at the recent Midwest Political Science Association conference in Chicago
Events
National Voter Registration Week
September 25, 2018 All Day
National Voter Registration Day is a national holiday celebrating our democracy. It was first observed in 2012 and has been growing in popularity every year since. Held on the fourth Tuesday...
"Fighting the Politics of Illusion: Technology, Democracy and the Public Good" talk by Professor Ed Tywoniak
September 26, 2018 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Anyone who considers themselves a member of “Gen Z,” or those who are concerned with technology, democracy, and the public good, are invited to Edward E. Tywoniak‘s James W....
HerStory: Professor Heather Tafel
October 3, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sponsored by the GVSU Women's Commission, the HerStory series offers the GVSU community the opportunity to hear stories of women in leadership positions firsthand and discover how these experiences...
Global Health Showcase 2018
October 5, 2018 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Global Health Unites Health Professionals -- Learn how faculty, students, and community members are impacting global health. The program includes keynote speaker, Dr. Justice Bawole, podium and...
Study Abroad Fair
October 9, 2018 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Check out the many opportunities GVSU offers for students to study abroad!