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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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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
Political Science Student Helps Refugees Through Summer Internship
Angie Gonzalez spent her summer working at the International Rescue Committee, honing her job skills and helping refugees adjust to life in the U.S.read more ❯
New Publication on Skin Tone and Biased Interviewer Assessments
The Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics published a new study co-authored by Dr. Judd Thornton, Associate Professor of Political Science at GSU. The study discusses the effects of race of survey interviewer on the answers of the respondents on political issues; it...read more ❯
Preserving Democracy
Georgia State Professor of Political Science Dr. Jennifer McCoy shares concerns over U.S. democracy, and advice on what steps we can take to become a less polarized nation. 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