The Department of Government
The Department of Government is an open, dynamic, and publicly engaged community of scholars, students, and professional staff. We support research and teaching at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.
Academics
The department has a strong tradition in the major subfields of political science: American politics, political theory, international relations, comparative politics, and political economy. Through jointly appointed faculty and shared programming, the department has strong links to Georgetown’s other major units concerned with politics and policy: the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, the McCourt School of Public Policy, and the Georgetown Law Center.
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Washington, DC—Our Classroom
Our position in Washington, DC—an international city, the national capital, and a vibrant urban metropolis with its own cultures and histories—offers our students an unrivaled opportunity to engage directly in political life. Whether attending a Supreme Court session, interning at the World Bank, reading under the dome of the Library of Congress, or working to counter poverty in a DC neighborhood, our students have the opportunity to build a life that values both intellectual exploration and deep engagement with the world.