The Department of Government at Georgetown University has a strong tradition in American Politics, comparative politics, international relations, political economy, and political theory. Studying in Washington, DC, offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage in political life.
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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, Prisons Justice Initiative (PJI), and Mortara Lab.
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Our position in Washington, DC, 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.
Professor | Chair, Department of Government
Chair, Department of Government
Professor | Associate Chair & Director of Graduate Studies
Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies
Assistant Teaching Professor and Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies
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