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 & International Affairs (PSIA) currently offers six undergraduate degrees and two graduate degrees in the areas of political science, international affairs, and strategic and security studies. We also offer minors in International Affairs, Political Science, and Public Administration & Public Service.

"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

Ash Harris

Ash Harris, Political Science (B.S.) and International Affairs (M.A.)

Brian Harrin

Brian Harrin, International Affairs (M.A.)

Rebecca D’Angelo

Rebecca D’Angelo, Political Science (B.S.)

Kylee Smith

Kylee Smith, Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs

Heather Keith

Heather Keith, Political Science (B.S.)

Anna Caitlyn Anderson

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

Jelma Flores-Mota

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

New Zealand Perspective

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

Dr. Craig Greathouse

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

Massey University Course Testimonials

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

News

Hartley promoted to lieutenant colonel

Alumna Lt. Col. Stephanie Hartley was promoted to her current rank in a ceremony Aug. 12 at the Pennington Military Leadership Center at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Cadet earns scholarship from veterans' group

Cadet earns annual MOAA scholarship

Cadet Hyunbean Park has been selected as the annual UNG recipient of a scholarship from the Georgia Mountain Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, which recently hosted its annual meeting

Dr. Leander Kellogg

Dr. Leander Kellogg, associate professor of political science at UNG, has died at age 50.

Smith article explores 'intellectual humility'

UNG professor Dr. Glen Smith published a journal article exploring "intellectual humility" as a strategy for decreasing "political hostility."

UNG named Boren top producer

UNG has been named a top producer of Boren Scholarship winners for 2022-23 with five. UGA was the only other school in Georgia with as many winners.

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