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We are a dynamic community of scholars, teachers and students. Our undergraduate and graduate students can choose from among several concentrations and benefit from our location in Atlanta — the heart of city, state and local government — and home to numerous international business.
Our faculty is known nationally and internationally for their cutting-edge research, scholastic achievements and expertise in diverse areas of political science.
Our Ph.D. program in Political Science is ranked #72 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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Political Science by the Numbers
Why Study Political Science at Georgia State?
- Diverse offerings: Our 29 full-time faculty members cover every region of the globe and every subfield in political science
- Mentorship and professional socialization: Our faculty members are active scholars and researchers who frequently coauthor with students on papers and participate in numerous events and colloquia.
- Strong placement for grad students: Our M.A. graduates work at places like the Georgia Legislature and the Carter Center. New Ph.D.'s routinely secure tenure-track positions or high-level analyst positions.
Recent News
Zoukis Institute 2022 Concluded: Prison Reform and Re-Establishing Citizenship
With 30 participants and 15 speakers, Zoukis Summer Institute concluded its 8th annual round on May 6th.
This year’s theme, Prison Reform and Re-Establishing Citizenship, spanned over four days and had academics and practitioners from different backgrounds share...read more ❯
Graduating Senior Inspired by Model UN Work Looks to Solve Global Problems
Yanet Berakhi’s passion for supporting all cultures followed her through college, where she was active in both the Latina and Caribbean organizations on Georgia State’s campus as a first-year student before joining the Model UN as a sophomore. read more ❯
Toby Bolsen Named Inaugural Zoukis Endowed Professor in Politics and Justice
The professorship was established to support the Zoukis Research Collaborative, which has the mission to increase understanding and awareness of crime policy with a focus on mandatory sentencing laws and rates of recidivism.read more ❯
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Department of Political Science
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Department Chair
Michael Herb
Associate Chair
Amy Steigerwalt
Undergraduate Director
Jeannie Grussendorf
M.A. Program Director
Charles Hankla
Graduate Director
Michael Fix
PPE
Peter M. Linsday
Department Specialist
Durrender Sanders
Office / Delivery Address
Georgia State University
Department of Political Science
38 Peachtree Center Ave SE, Room 1023
Atlanta, GA 30303
USPS Mailing Address
Georgia State University
Department of Political Science
P.O. Box 3965
Atlanta, GA 30302