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WHO GETS WHAT, WHEN, AND HOW

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 the city, state, and local government, and home to numerous international businesses.
DID YOU KNOW?

Our faculty is known nationally and internationally for their cutting-edge research, scholastic achievements and expertise in many areas of political science.

Our Ph.D. program in Political Science is ranked #62 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

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Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Political Science offers a B.A. in Political Science, a B.I.S. in Global Studies, a B.I.S. in Law and Society, a B.I.S. in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and a B.S./M.S dual degree in Political Science.

Graduate Programs

The Department of Political Science offers M.A. degrees in Political Science; Professional Politics; an M.I.S. in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and a Ph.D. in Political Science.

Political Science Facts

Fields of Expertise

  • American Politics
  • Comparative Politics
  • International Relations
  • Public Law
  • Political Philosophy

What We Offer:

  • B.A. in Political Science
  • Pre-Law and International Affairs concentrations
  • B.I.S. in Asian Studies
  • B.I.S. in Global Studies
  • B.I.S. in Law and Society
  • B.I.S. in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
  • 4+1 Bachelor’s/Master's program (5-year dual degree)

Graduate Students:

Our department enrolls more than 50 Ph.D. students and 60 M.A. students, all of whom contribute to our vibrant community of scholars.

Exciting Opportunities for Students:

  • Course credit for a wide variety of internships in government and law
  • Academic support for the Georgia Legislative Internship Program
  • Study abroad and exchange programs
  • Model UN and Model Arab League teams
  • Mock Trial team
  • Pre-Law Society
  • Pollitik Lab
  • Zoukis Summer Institute

Our Students Have Careers in…

  • Federal, state, and local governments
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Law
  • Policy advocacy groups
  • Political campaigns
  • Consulting
  • Business
  • Data analytics
  • Education

Graduate Student Careers:

  • Research-focused faculty positions
  • Teaching-focused faculty positions
  • Government agencies
  • Non-governmental and international organizations
  • Think tanks
  • Data science
  • Consulting

Contact Us

Department of Political Science

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

404-413-6159

FACULTY & STAFF DIRECTORY

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Department Chair

Amy Steigerwalt

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Associate Chair

Jeannie Grussendorf

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Undergraduate Director

Judd Thornton

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M.A. Program Director

Louis-Alexandre Berg

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Graduate Director

Michael Fix

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PPE

Peter M. Linsday

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Department Specialist

Durrender Sanders

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Office / Delivery Address

Georgia State University
Department of Political Science
38 Peachtree Center Ave SE, Room 1023
Atlanta, GA 30303

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USPS Mailing Address

Georgia State University
Department of Political Science
P.O. Box 3965
Atlanta, GA 30302

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