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!

Academics Student Resources About PSIA

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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

Enrollment jumps 6.7% for 2024-25

Enrollment has jumped to 19,298 students this fall at UNG, growing by 6.7% from fall 2023.

Alumnus Mixon earns USG award

Retired Lt. Gen. Benjamin 'Randy' Mixon '75 was honored with the Regents' Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award on Sept. 12 at the annual University System of Georgia Foundation Gala in Atlanta.

UNG cuts ribbon on Cumming expansion

UNG cut the ribbon on its Cumming Campus expansion July 30 with an array of state and local leaders on hand to celebrate the occasion.

UNG commissions 14 second lieutenants

Fourteen UNG cadets commissioned as second lieutenants in the Army and Georgia Army National Guard on July 25 in a ceremony in the Hoag Auditorium at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Amaya gains insight into Foreign Service

Senior Tracy Amaya took part in the competitive Meridian-Cox Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Washington, D.C., from June 23-29.

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