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The fundamental mission of the School of Politics and Global Studies is to generate and diffuse knowledge that contributes to society’s understanding of politics and governance, at local, national, and global levels.

Important thematic areas reflected in faculty research and teaching include:

  • political philosophy
  • law and politics
  • violence, conflict, and human rights
  • urban, economic development, migration, and environmental issues
  • religion and politics
  • campaigns and elections
  • women, minorities, and politics

Upcoming Events

Summer courses begin Monday, May 21. 

  • Session A: First 6-week session:  05/21 through 06/29
  • Session B: Second 6-week session:  07/05 through 08/14
  • Session C: 8-week session:  05/21 through 07/13

 View list of POS and SGS courses offered 

School of Politics and Global Studies 
Coor Hall, 6th Floor | P.O. Box 873902, Tempe, AZ 85287-3902
Phone: 480-965-6551 | Fax: 480-965-3929