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    Political Science & International Affairs

    Are you interested in current events and the state of world affairs? Are you curious about the inner workings of government or working with the public?

    The Department of Political Science and International Affairs (PSIA) offers six undergraduate degrees, two minors, and two graduate degrees in the areas of political science, international affairs, and strategic and security studies. Two of our undergraduate political science degrees focus on pre-law and American politics.

    "Over the past five years, PSIA students have earned $1.5 million from scholarships such as the Truman, Gilman, Fulbright and more."

    We invite you to explore your options and find out how we can get you started on your career!

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    Spotlights

    Anna Caitlyn Anderson

    Anna Caitlyn Anderson

    Anna Caitlyn "AC" Anderson, Political Science with Pre-Law Concentration (B.S.) Minor in Spanish

    Jelma Flores-Mota

    Jelma Flores-Mota

    Jelma Flores-Mota, Political Science with Pre-Law Concentration (B.S.) Minor in Public Relations

    New Zealand Perspective

    New Zealand Perspective

    New Zealand Student shares about her participation in the UNG-Massey University Course Partnership.

    Dr. Craig Greathouse

    Dr. Craig Greathouse

    Dr. Craig Greathouse professor and associate department head for Political Science and international Affairs, discusses his background.

    Massey University Course Testimonials

    Massey University Course Testimonials

    Students talk about their participation in the Massey University Course Partnership.

    Seminars and Conferences

    Seminars and Conferences

    Students attend National-Level Seminars and Conferences

    Georgia Political Science Association

    Georgia Political Science Association

    Students talk about their participation with GPSA.

    Georgia Legislative Internship Program

    Georgia Legislative Internship Program

    Students talk about their experience as interns.

    Dr. Bibek Chand

    Dr. Bibek Chand

    Hailing from Katmandu, Dr. Chand received his undergraduate degree from Iowa’s Wartburg College, and his graduate degree from Florida International University.

    Ben Harkins

    Ben Harkins

    Ben Harkins, Political Science with a Pre-Law Concentration (B.S.)

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    Three receive study abroad grants

    Three receive study abroad grants

    UNG students Melena Appling, Edleen Henriquez, and Susana Olivo Sandoval received funding from CIEE to study abroad in 2022 or 2023.

    Seven selected for Gilman Scholarships

    Seven selected for Gilman Scholarships

    With seven Gilman Scholarship winners announced this spring, UNG now has 19 total recipients for the 2021-22 cycle. The scholarship enables students to study abroad.

    Four students win Boren scholarships

    Four students win Boren scholarships

    Four UNG students won Boren scholarships in spring 2022 to support their language and cultural learning opportunities, and two were named alternates.

    Torres honored by University System of Georgia

    Torres honored by University System

    UNG alumna Katherine Torres was honored at the University System of Georgia's Academic Recognition Day in February.

    Student is intern in governor's office

    Student is intern in governor's office

    UNG student Carly Evans is taking part in the Governor's Internship Program for the spring 2022 semester.

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