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Welcome to the Department of Government and Justice Studies

The Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) is home to over 800 undergraduate majors and over 70 graduate students. They study with 35 full-time tenure-track faculty who are at the forefront of their diverse areas of expertise and are amongst the most honored teachers at Appalachian State University.

Undergraduate Programs

Students can major in Political Science (BS or BA) and Criminal Justice (BSCJ).

Internship Information

Graduate Programs

GJS offers degrees in Political Science (MA) and Public Administration (MPA).