Politics And Global Affairs At Portland State University

The Politics and Global Affairs Department, part of the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government in the College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University, 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 undergraduate and graduate programs in both Political Science and International and Global 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.