Are you interested in American politics? International affairs? Critical issues such as health, the environment, or civil rights? Do you want to study these subjects and pursue a career based on your interest? If so, you should select political science as a major.

Political science is the study of government and public policy and the political behavior of individuals and groups. Political science uses both humanistic and scientific perspectives and skills to examine the United States, all countries and regions of the world, and international relations. Political science majors acquire skills in writing, communications, and analysis that are critical to a liberal arts education. A liberal arts education prepares students to think independently, with tolerance for others and concern for current affairs.

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Social Sciences

Summerville Campus

Allgood Hall

706-737-1735

socsci@augusta.edu

Room: N312

Mailing Address:
1120 15th Street AH-N312 Augusta, GA 30912

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science and a Secondary Teacher Certification

Accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Political Science to Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies

Accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Political Science to Master of Public Administration

Minor in Political Science

Political Science Faculty

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Dr. Craig Albert

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Dr. Christos Bourdouvalis

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Dr. Martha Ginn

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Dr. Augustine Hammond

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Dr. William Hatcher

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Dr. John "Jay" Heslen

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Dr. Lance Hunter

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Nadia Jilani-Hyler

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Dr. Mary-Kate Lizotte

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Dr. Wesley Meares

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Chris Mezzetti

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Dr. Gregg Murray

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Dr. Sudha Ratan

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Dr. Rhucha Samudra

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Dr. Paolo Spadoni

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Dr. Raymond Whiting

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