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Political Science serves as a crucial tool for comprehending the intricate dynamics of politics, encompassing processes, activities, and behaviors within political systems. Georgia Southwestern's Political Science program emphasizes the practical application of political science concepts. Students actively participate in political science through interactions with political leaders, engaging in internships, conducting undergraduate research, and exploring pre-law opportunities.
The Political Science program at Georgia Southwestern strategically equips students for diverse career paths, including pursuing graduate studies, venturing into public and non-profit administration, entering the field of education, and shaping public policy. Moreover, it serves as a robust foundation for individuals aspiring to attend law school. Explore the dynamic world of politics through our comprehensive Political Science program.
Graduates commonly find career opportunities in fields such as:
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
Business, History & Political Science Building
229-931-2079
pauline.gillis@gsw.edu
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
For those students interested in law school, the Department of History and Political Science provides consultations with a designated "Pre-law Advisor." The Pre-law Advisor shares information on law school admission policies, Law School Aptitude Test applications and administration dates, scholarships, law school catalogs, etc. For more information, please contact Dr. Brian Smith, Professor of Political Science at Brian.Smith@gsw.edu or 229-931-2080.
Georgia Southwestern's location allows Political Science majors to easily connect with the rich and complex history of politics from Americus and surrounding areas. Classes and individuals are able to visit locations such as Andersonville National Historic Site, The Jimmy Carter National Historic Park, and the Georgia Veterans State Park as well as engage with local businesses and political leaders through internships and on-campus forums.
Juniors or Seniors from any major have the opportunity to participate in the Georgia Legislative Intern Program. This is a full-time internship program where students will receive course credit and a weekly stipend. Upon selection, students are assigned to offices in the Georgia House of Representatives or the Georgia Senate. Interns will may serve in a variety of areas and complete tasks such as legislative tracking, constituent services, media assistance, writing bill summaries, and more! Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and interview with House and Senate staff for consideration to the program.
For more information, please contact GSW's GLIP coordinator Dr. Berggren at david.berggren@gsw.edu.
I wanted to attend a University that would truly understand and cultivate my goals and after attending Scholar’s Day, I realized that GSW was just that place for me.
