International Relations

Learn about the field of International Relations 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 the International Relations field. Step out into the world and earn academic credit by studying abroad. 

International Relations Programs

Academic Advice 

Internships 

Scholarships 

Department Contact 

Resources for Advisors

 

International Relations Major Minor

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PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS

The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students in International Relations

FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS

Location

Program

Available Courses

Vietnam

Country, Culture and People

HST 380 The Vietnam War in Vietnam (3 credits) AND

EAS 333 Vietnam: History, Culture, and Society (3 credits)

*Fulfills Global Perspectives and 1 Issues

Northern Ireland (UK)

Peace, Conflict, & Reconciliation

PSY 386: The Psychology of Peace, Conflict, and Reconciliation (6 credits)

*Fulfills Global Perspectives and 1 Issues

Namibia

African History, Cultures & the Environment

HST 380/AAA 333: African History, Cultures & Environment (3 credits) AND 

HTM 368: Geotourism (3 credits)   

*Fulfills Global Perspectives and 1 Issues

Language of instruction: English 

Peru

Social Work

SW 354 - GLOBAL: CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNITY BASED LEARNING

SW 630 - SOCIAL WORK: GLOBAL SERVICE-LEARNING

SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS

Country 

Host Institution 

Program Type

Courses

Cuba

AUSM: Autonomous University of Social Movements

Provider

 Available Courses

Japan

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Exchange

Available Courses

Morocco

ISA Meknes Study Center

Provider

Available Courses

Peru

ISA Cusco Study Center 

Provider

Available Courses

Romania

Babes-Bolyai University

Exchange

Available Courses

Turkey

Middle East Technical University

Exchange

Available Courses

Italy

John Cabot American Univeristy

Exchange

Available Courses


ACADEMIC ADVICE

  • The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
  • Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad.
  • Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement.
  • Students should be working with their faculty mentor to plan and make appropriate course selections for study abroad.
  • Students may NOT take IR International Relations Capstone Abroad.

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page. 

Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.

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INTERNSHIPS

Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in an internship abroad. 

Internships Abroad 

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EXPLORE OTHER PROGRAMS

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

Browse More Programs

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SCHOLARSHIPS

GVSU Partnership Grants 

Murray Study Abroad Scholarship 

Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page 

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Polly Diven

2320 Au Sable Hall

(616) 331-3282

[email protected]


"Studying International Relations at Grand Valley fostered my desire to explore the world and with the biggest asset of IR being the ability to study in practically any location, I found myself in Puntarenas, Costa Rica for an academic year. Start your journey to study abroad and discover the incredible places it will take you!" - Katie LaRue

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