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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
Aries Arugay, Ph.D. 2014, Wins the Outstanding Young Scientist Award
Aries Arugay, Georgia State Ph.D. in Political Science 2014, was awarded the Outstanding Young Scientist Award of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines. It is the first time in two decades that a political...read more ❯
Olivia Murray, class of 2020, off to Harvard Law School
The department of political science would like to congratulate Olivia Murray, class of 2020, on being accepted to Harvard Law School where she will start...read more ❯
Hankla on Government Efficiency in Handling COVID-19
In a recent article published by The Conversation, Dr. Charles Hankla, Assistant Professor of Political Science, asked: “What do the countries that have dealt effectively with COVID-19 have in common?”
Based on his recent...read more ❯
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Department of Political Science
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Department Chair
Amy Steigerwalt
Associate Chair
Jeannie Grussendorf
Undergraduate Director
Judd Thornton
M.A. Program Director
Louis-Alexandre Berg
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