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International Relations Major, Minor

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International Relations
Undergraduate
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IR.MAJ
IR.MIN
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Distinctives
  • Practical learning: 90% of Calvin students have an internship experience before they graduate. As you pursue your political science major, you might intern at a government office, courtoom, law firm, advocacy group, or NGO.
  • Expert teaching: You'll learn from faculty who have expert knowledge in their fields, and you'll have opportunity to engage closely with your professors and peers.
  • Learn abroad: With several faculty-led study abroad programs, you'll have plenty of opportunities to study off-campus in places like Washington D.C., Ghana, and Hungary.
Introduction

Study political systems and interactions across the globe while developing a range of related skills.

As you pursue an international relations degree, you'll explore the theory and practice of global politics. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to advocate for human rights and resolve conflicts from a Christian perspective. Whether at home or abroad, you'll be well prepared for a career in fields ranging from diplomacy, international law, and international business, to non-profit humanitarian work.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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Bachelor in Nursing
Undergraduate
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NURS.MAJ
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8c2514ec-08d3-4aa3-b603-395f98a96071
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  • Practical: Real-world clinical experience is at the heart of our program. You'll have the chance to learn at top-rate hospitals like Helen Devos Children's Hospital, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, and others in Grand Rapids’ extensive medical community.
  • Widely-respected: Our program has an excellent pass rate on the NCLEX exam. Calvin graduates are sought after in hospitals, schools, clinics, and more across the nation.
  • Justice-driven: We care deeply about the issues that surround nursing, human health, and justice. You'll gain new perspectives on healthcare through work or study abroad or in underserved communities here in the U.S.
  • Versatile: If you decide not to pursue a nursing degree, you're well set up to transition to one of many different healthcare programs--without wasting time or classes.
Introduction

Ask Calvin nursing students why they’re studying here, and you’ll hear a lot of different things. They might talk about their amazing clinical experiences at nearby hospitals, clinics, or other facilities. You’ll hear their plans to study abroad. They’ll share their plans for after they pass the NCLEX exam: maybe a job at a place like Vanderbilt, or a grad program at Johns Hopkins.

And you’d expect to hear those things about a top-rated nursing program like Calvin’s. But keep listening, and you’ll hear those same students talking about professors whose doors are always open. They’ll describe a spirit of community, not competition. They’ll tell you about the Spanish-speaking patients that they encounter each week in the Burton Heights neighborhood.

You’ll hear about a program that’s centered on service, and driven by deep Christian faith.