Explore Options: A Menu of Major-Specific Experiences and Sampling of Related Career Paths
Explore Political Science academic resources, designed to support your academic aspirations.
Feeling like you don't know what to do with all of this great information? We highly encourage to make an appointment with your academic advisor and career advisor. Another great starting point is the Self-Guided Career Exploration Tool.
Unlock career potential in Political Science! Discover resources to maximize your professional trajectory.
Sample Political Science Internship Sites
Internships provide a way for you to get hands-on, supervised experience in the world of work. You are able to apply the concepts you are learning in the classroom to a work environment.
Join A Student Organization
Get involved with a student organization related to your major. Student orgs are a great way to get connected and explore career options!
Relevant Courses and Certificates for Building Skills
Developing the relevant skills that employers seek is an essential component of a student's education. GVSU students should consider strategic elective courses and certificates to pair with their major in order to gain additional skills.
Intercultural Communications Undergraduate Certificate
Grant Writing
Research
Public speaking
Community Service Opportunities
Seek volunteer opportunities related to the field you're exploring as a way of testing out future careers.
The Civic Engagement Center keeps a list of current volunteer opportunities updated on their website. There are ongoing opportunities on a continuous basis, as well as on-campus and off-campus opportunities posted as they become available.
Civic Engagement Center
Political Science Study Abroad Options
Through study abroad you’ll also set yourself apart from other job-seekers and graduate-school applicants in an increasingly competitive market.
Learn about the fields of International Relations and Political Science abroad by embarking on your own real life experience abroad. Studying abroad provides you with unique opportunities to build intercultural communication and problem-solving skills essential to success in these fields. Step out into the world and earn academic credit by studying abroad.
Undergraduate Scholar Engagement
Pursuing academic, creative, and research experiences and projects outside the classroom is an excellent way to learn new skills and build a body of work in your field.
The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement (CUSE) provides opportunities for undergraduate research and scholarship.
I have fond memories of spending time in nature at GVSU while hiking the ravines for samples and measurements during the NRM course called The Climatic Factor as well as during the Rowing I course I finally got enrolled in my senior year.
I have so many great memories of my time at GVSU, but probably the best one was meeting Adam Sandler.
My favorite memory from Grand Valley would have to be the shows I did with my improv team Subject to Change. I can not express how amazing it was to find a group of like minded, hilarious, and amazing friends!
*This position may require an advanced degree or specialized certification
January 15, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Au Sable Hall First Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Kentwood Police Department! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and...
January 22, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Au Sable Hall First Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from City Year! Students can stop by for a casual conversation with professionals...
January 29, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by Au Sable Hall, 1st Floor anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from the Michigan State Police! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and meet potential...
February 4, 2025 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join our FREE annual conference, open to all social work programs throughout Michigan! Attendees can complete the state human trafficking requirement, learn about licensing requirements, and connect...
February 5, 2025 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by Au Sable Hall, 1st Floor anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from the Oak Park Public Safety Department! Want to learn about exciting career opportunities and...
Consider joining the Human and Public Service Career Community or any other Career Community you are interested in!
Students with a Political Science degree may continue on to a graduate program. Here are some examples of programs students have pursued:
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