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Who We Are
The Department of Political Science at the George Washington University offers students a unique opportunity to not only study politics and policy but to witness it in action. Whether interning on Capitol Hill, observing Supreme Court arguments or meeting the nation's top journalists, students are immersed in all that Washington, D.C., has to offer.
With academic programs and research structured around six core strengths, the department covers a comprehensive range of political behavior and governance in the United States and across the globe. Our faculty are nationally published experts and mentors from diverse fields.
Through challenging courses and hands-on research, undergraduate and graduate students examine political problems from all angles and develop creative, policy-based solutions.
Join the Graduate Programs Open House: October 21–November 1
Registration is now open for GW's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) Graduate Programs Open House! The event features program-specific information sessions and opportunities to interact with current graduate students, faculty and our admissions team.
The Political Science Department will host virtual information sessions for prospective graduate students on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. EDT. Attendees will receive an application fee waiver.
Quantitative Social Sciences Info Session: December 5
Join us online for an information session discussing the field of political science and the GW Master of Science in Quantitative Social Sciences program.
Political Science by the Numbers
"I see politics as people trying to make the world better as they see fit. Everyone is trying to do what is right in their opinion, and not everyone can always agree, but when you can it's usually a universal truth, and that is a very powerful thing."
Frank V. Wengrod
BA '20, Political Science and Political Communication
