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We equip our students with the tools needed to exercise political and social responsibility at the local, state, national, and international levels. Our programs prepare undergraduates for advanced study in graduate and professional school in various fields and careers in all levels of government, public administration, international relations, human services, and the private sector.

By joining our department, students can fuel their passions, participate in high-impact learning experiences such as internships and study abroad, and plan a route to earn both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree within five years. If you are passionate about solving social problems, contributing to your communities, and participate in political and civic life, then our department is the one for you. Please contact us to talk about how the Social Sciences can help you advance your community and career.

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Social Sciences

Summerville Campus

Allgood Hall

Office N312

1120 15th Street, AH-N312
Augusta, GA 30912

706-737-1710

socsci@augusta.edu

Our Programs

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice
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Health, Society, and Policy

Health, Society, and Policy
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Nonprofit Leadership and Administration

Nonprofit Leadership and Administration
Law and Justice Legality

Political Science

Political Science
Sociology

Sociology

Sociology
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Social Work

Social Work
Cyber Crime

Certificates

Certificates
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Minors

Minors
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Master of Public Administration

Master of Public Administration
MAISS

Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies (MAISS)

Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies (MAISS)

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Students to Compete in National Model UN in New York

Augusta University's Model UN students are traveling to New York City to compete in the National Model UN (NMUN) Conference in April. Model UN provides a great opportunity for these students to learn professional skills including: public speaking, professional writing, negotiation, networking, and teamwork. Please consider donating to help our Model UN students get to New York!

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Our News

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Augusta University and U.S. Cyber Center of Excellence come together for an Informational Warfare conference

Professors from Augusta University's Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies program and the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence recently came together for a one-day conference.

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Augusta University alumnus working to increase higher ed of minorities by improving school mental health support

Augusta University alumnus Tevin Middleton received a $124,000 grant to continue his research aiming to increase the educational attainment of minority youth by bolstering school mental health support.

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Augusta University’s MPA program looks at the emotional toll of those in the workforce

“I think it does help the students get that perspective from some different experts. We don’t always bring in academics, sometimes we bring in service people, but to get those perspectives is important and can have a lasting impact," said Wesley Meares, PhD, MPA director.

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Think your city is ready for a cyberattack? Think again

“Local government is increasingly being more digitally connected, with vital infrastructure, data and services connected which creates more opportunities for cyber-attacks. Additionally, local governments tend to lag in updating critical technology due to limited resources (both human and financial resources),” said Wesley Meares, PhD.

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