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Politics and international Affairs Faculty 2022 - 2023

We offer one of the largest majors on campus, with course offerings that span the globe. Our faculty members are active researchers who, through their teaching, seek to develop students who are critical thinkers and effective writers. Our classes attract many students but, in keeping with Wake Forest tradition, we keep our class sizes small. Introductory classes typically enroll no more than 30 students; upper-level classes usually have 20-25 students; seminars are limited to no more than 16 students. We pride ourselves in the individual attention we give to our students. Motivated and qualified students have opportunities to assist and collaborate with faculty members in research projects and/or engage in independent research projects. Our majors go on to work in government, business, law, policy, and non-profits, both here and abroad.

This website is designed to help you find out more about our course offerings, our faculty and their interests, our students, and our alumni. We hope you find what you are looking for. If not, please feel free to contact us.

Course Listing

Review a copy of the Politics and International Affairs Course Descriptions to see courses which explore the politics and policies of the US and many countries around the world, international political developments, and the work of political theorists who have contributed to our understanding of politics from ancient times to today.

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Why Study Politics and International Affairs

Why Study Politics and International Affairs

Are you interested in American politics, international affairs, domestic developments in other parts of the world and political theory? Do you want to study these subjects and pursue a career based on your interests? If so, you should consider political science as a major.

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News & Announcements

Fulbright Scholarships 2010

A job well done: Five of the twelve Wake Forest students who have been awarded Fulbright scholarships in 2010 graduated with a major in Political-

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Carlos Maza and William Sears: 2010 National Debate Tournament

Political science major Carlos Maza and political science minor Will Sears were invited to the 2010 National Debate tournament. Will Sears reached the “Final Four”-

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Randy Paris: White House Intern

What’s it like to be part of the Obama administration while still working on your college degree? See the WFU interview with Randy Paris.

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Nick DeuschleCenter for the Study of the Presidency and Congress’s Presidential Fellowship 2009

Nick Deuschle This past year, I was offered the opportunity to represent the Political Science Department as Wake Forest University’s Center for the Study of-

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Alumni Profile – Patrick Auld

I graduated from Wake Forest University in 1992, with a double major in Politics (before the department name change) and History. I then went directly-

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Alumni Profile – Jacob Montgomery & Lisa Hoppenjans

Jacob Montgomery, ’02, and Lisa Hoppenjans, ’03, met while studying abroad with the political science department in London and just celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary. Jacob-

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