Andrea Haverdink
Andrea Haverdink, Digital Director at Americans For Tax Fairness and Creative Director for Unfiltered Media
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
Spotlights
Megan Koops Fisher
Community Outreach Program Manager for Ready for School
Steve Smith
Executive Assistant to the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Worldwide Digital Content, Advertising, and Corporate Development
Ethan Haan
Clerk's Assistant with Oakland Township
Audrey Tappenden
Audrey Tappenden, Economic Development Assistant for Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Coldwater
News
Pullins Wins Outstanding Paper Award
Sarah D. Pullins is the winner of the Outstanding Paper Award for Political Science and International Relations.
May 3, 2024
Retirement Tribute: Professor Michelle Miller-Adams
The Political Science Department congratulates Professor Michelle Miller-Adams on her retirement.
Apr 15, 2024
GV in DC Scholarship Winner: Jackson Tisdale
Jackson Tisdale is the recipient of the GV in DC Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year.
Apr 5, 2024
Student named as Truman Scholarship Finalist
Junior Nancy Hoogwerf becomes fifth Laker to receive honor.
Mar 20, 2024
Tafel Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Tafel wins Pew Teaching Excellence Award
Feb 19, 2024
Events
GVSU Night at Nationals Park
May 21, 2024 6:45 PM - 9:30 PM
Join the GVSU Washington D.C. Alumni Network for a fun-filled night under the lights at Nationals Park! Enjoy a baseball game and mingle with fellow alumni. All ticket sales include a donation to...
Hidden Wounds of War Conference 2024
May 23, 2024 All Day
How can we better serve those who serve and have served us? All too often our veterans, medical service workers, and first responders experience psychological trauma in silence and bring the hardship...
Virtual Information Session: Fulbright US Student Program (English Teaching Assistantship and Study/Research)
May 30, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Interested in teaching English abroad as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA)? Curious about the Fulbright Study/Research (S/R) grants for US students seeking support for a year of funded graduate...
Virtual Information Session: Fulbright US Student Program (English Teaching Assistantship and Study/Research)
June 4, 2024 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Interested in teaching English abroad as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA)? Curious about the Fulbright Study/Research (S/R) grants for US students seeking support for a year of funded graduate...
Writing Workshop for all August 16 Deadline Fellowships (Fulbright, Marshall, Rhodes)
July 7, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
You should have your essays for the Fulbright, Marshall and/or Rhodes Fellowships well underway! The internal GVSU deadline is August 16. It's not too late for feedback and guidance! If...