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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
New Publication: Post-Election Violence in Africa
Dr. Meshack Simati, a 2018 Political Science Ph.D. graduate of Georgia State, had a new book published by Routledge on post-election violence in Africa.
The book, entitled Post-Election Violence in Africa: The Impact of Judicial...read more ❯
Lensing Featured in the NY Times on his Study Trip to China
Dexter Lensing, a Ph.D. student of Political Science, is featured in a New York Times story on foreign students studying in China in light of the recent Coronavirus outbreak. Lensing was forced to change the plans he had through his...read more ❯
Gilman Scholarship Recipient to Take On Barcelona in Fall 2020
Layten Robinson, a sophomore in Georgia State University’s Honors College who is majoring in political science, will be studying abroad for his fall 2020 semester in Barcelona.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
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