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

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.

Seminars and Conferences

Students attend National-Level Seminars and Conferences

Georgia Political Science Association

Students talk about their participation with GPSA.

Georgia Legislative Internship Program

Students talk about their experience as interns.

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

Lauren Billet

Lauren Billet, Master of Arts in International Affairs

News

Senior studies in D.C. for spring 2021 semester

Senior studies in D.C. for spring semester

UNG senior Bradley Booth took courses and worked an internship in the nation's capital during the spring 2021 semester through the Fund for American Studies' (TFAS) Capital Semester on International Affairs

Program links students with national security experts

Program links students with security experts

Four students from UNG will take part in the Washington Program on National Security, getting to hear from speakers including current and former officials in the White House, intelligence community, the

Gilman awards nine students with scholarships to study abroad

9 earn Gilmans to study abroad

Nine UNG students received a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides up to $5,000 to help underrepresented students study abroad. The grant also provides up to $8,000 to critical language

Pi Kappa Phi fraternity celebrates 50 years

UNG's Pi Kappa Phi chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 22. This golden anniversary is a major milestone for the social fraternity, which designates itself as the longest, continuous-running

Professor's call to action against misconduct published widely

Dr. Sarah Young, assistant professor of political science at the University of North Georgia (UNG), is shining a light on faculty sexual misconduct in academia.