Politics and Global Affairs

650 Urban Center (URBN)
503-725-3920
www.pdx.edu/politics-and-global-affairs

The Department of Politics and Global Affairs is dedicated to understanding the nature of power and governance, and to addressing global concerns such as social justice, human rights, war and peace, development, environmental protection, inequality, health, labor rights and poverty alleviation. We offer programs in both Political Science and International and Global Studies. Our BA/BS and MS degrees degrees and our Minor and Certificates in Political Science offer students the opportunity to learn more about American politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Theory, and to specialize in several subfields such as law, public service, international development, campaign management, and women’s leadership. Our BA/BS degree and our Minor and Certificates in International and Global Studies enable students to gain expertise about the politics, economics, culture, history and societies across many of the world’s countries and regions, and offers specializations in International Development Studies, Global Studies, and Middle East Studies. All our programs emphasize experiential learning, internships, and interdisciplinary collaboration, and seek to foster innovation and societal impact through research, teaching, and community engagement.