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New Mexico State University
Department of Government
College of Arts and Sciences

The Department of Government

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Breland Hall, NMSU Main Campus

The mission of the Department of Government is to produce and impart knowledge and skills necessary for understanding political issues and participating in public affairs.

To meet this mission, the Department of Government offers an undergraduate major in Government, a Law & Society supplemental major, a Master of Arts in Government and a Master of Public Administration, in addition to minors and a number of joint degree opportunities at the graduate and undergraduate level. 

The faculty combine a deep commitment to teaching at all levels with a passion for scholarship and public service.

 

  • So, what do I do with a Government degree?
    With expertise in political science, public policy and administration, international relations and public law, those who graduate from the Government Department have pursued a wide array of academic and career paths.

Department of Government
New Mexico State University
Box 30001, Dept. 3BN
Las Cruces, N.M. 88003

Breland Hall Room 337

Phone: 575-646-4935
Fax: 575-646-2052