Welcome to the Department of Political Science and International Affairs

We are dedicated to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. We offer a wide range of courses offering concentrations in all major areas of political science and international affairs, a student body whose graduates have compiled an impressive record of professional achievement, and a location between two centers of political power -- Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia -- that is ideal for politically-minded students to pursue internships, independent study projects, and professional opportunities. These factors help make the Department of Political Science and International Affairs one of the most vibrant at Mary Washington -- or any other institution of higher learning.