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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
First Generation Honors Scholar Named 2020 Outstanding Student
Jenny Pham, a Presidential Scholar in the Honors College majoring in political science, has been selected as Georgia State University’s 2020 Outstanding Student by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents.read more ❯
Politics Overrule Science in At-Risk Coastal Residents’ Public Attitudes about Climate Change
New research from Risa Palm and Toby Bolsen finds that coastal residents' public attitudes about climate change differ by political party.read more ❯
Sarah Gershon appointed to the WomenLead Professorship
The Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Dr. Sarah Gershon to the Ray and John Uttenhove WomenLead Professorship. The criteria for selection of this endowed professorship included high-quality scholarship, excellence in...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