Located in Atlanta, GA, United States, the Department of Political Science at Georgia State University is part of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. Students explore the complexities of politics and government from local to global perspectives, benefiting from dedicated faculty whose diverse research covers areas like American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public policy, and public law. The curriculum emphasizes developing critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills, preparing graduates for impactful careers in government, non-profits, law, and various other sectors, taking advantage of Atlanta's unique opportunities. Degree options include the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts (with concentrations like Professional Politics), and Doctor of Philosophy, alongside specialized programs such as a dual BA/MA and an MIS in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
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Georgia State is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity". The university is the most comprehensive public institution in Georgia, offering more than 250-degree programs in over 100 fields of study spread across 10 academic colleges and schools. Georgia State has two libraries: University Library, which is split between Library North and Library South on the main campus and also divided among the Perimeter College campuses, and Law Library, which is located on the main campus. Together, both libraries contain over 13 million holdings and serve as federal document depositories. Georgia State has a $2.5 billion economic impact in Georgia.
