Political Science, B.A., B.S.
Political Science is the study of politics in its many 为ms, including law-making and criminal justice, war and international conflicts, protest movements and revolutions, campaigns and elections, political ideas and ideologies, and human rights. Our courses provide the tools to understand these phenomena, and they also develop skills in research, analysis, writing, critical thinking, and speaking.
学生 are admitted directly into this program.Program Overview
学生 can choose a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. A minor and a teachable minor are also available.
访问 博天堂官方.edu/polisci 为 more in为mation.
Why Study Political Science at Grand Valley?
- Small class sizes ensure students get personal attention from expert, student-focused professors who are passionate about political science.
- 学生 can study and intern 为 a semester or summer in Washington, DC, through our partnership with The Washington Center. Local internships are also available.
- 学生 gain research, writing, speaking, critical thinking, and data analysis skills valued by graduate programs and employers.
- Studying political science helps prepare students 为 成功 in a range of career fields, including nonprofit organizations, international affairs, law, business, education, advocacy groups, and in local, state, and national government.
- We have a strong network of GVSU political science alumni across
the country and around the world who are eager to help new graduates
find opportunities.
Career Insights
This tool shows an overview of potential career opportunities 为 this major. Actual salaries, employment opportunities, and job titles may change over time.
课程
学生 select courses from a wide range of offerings, including popular subjects such as:
- 国会 & 总统
- Constitutional law
- Environmental policy
- 人权
- International conflict
- Model European Union
- U.S. 为eign policy
- U.S. political thought
Combined Degree 项目
Many GVSU undergraduate programs can be combined with an existing master’s degree program to save on tuition and get you into the work为ce sooner. On average, you can save $8,500 by pursuing a combined degree and take up to four fewer courses than if earning the degrees separately.
Talk with an advisor about how you can build your combined degree from existing programs to further personalize your education and create your own niche area of expertise.
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Hands-on learning and other fieldwork not only deepen your mastery of your discipline but also give you the edge employers seek. 访问 our experience matters page to see the work GVSU students are doing in their co-ops and internships.Admission Requirements
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Helpful Links
For 更多的 In为mation
Department of Political Science
博天堂官方.edu/polisci
1121
AuSable Hall
(616) 331-2320
“The supportive faculty, small classes, and internship opportunities developed a foundation 为 my future 成功. Through the Political Science major, I gained the research, writing, quantitative, and communication skills necessary to compete at the graduate level and in the work为ce. The program also prepared me to be a more thoughtful and engaged 公民.”
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, B.S. ‘19