BA MAJOR & MINOR
Our Philosophy
History and political science are disciplines based on informed argument. So we emphasize critical reading and thinking, careful and thorough research, and effective writing. Besides preparing you to be an engaged citizen, your academic training will ready you for careers in teaching, law, government service, journalism, archival and museum work, research, and writing.
It will also serve as a critical lens through which to view our current political environment.
What You’ll Study
With the goal of providing exceptional flexibility, you’ll have the option of adding a concentration in either History or Political Science to your History & Political Science major. This allows you to deep-dive into a primary area of interest while maintaining a strong foundation in both disciplines.
Relevant Knowledge
Within the History & Political Science department, you will learn from historians and political scientists that are well-trained in applying their knowledge in relevant ways. With these kinds of faculty leading the way, our History & Political Science program looks backward to help you understand and solve tomorrow’s problems.
This was a place I could be myself and feel loved and nurtured to grow and explore as a person. I learned to critically think and was introduced to ideas that expanded my world and changed my perspective. I also learned how to balance my time and to value work.
Jessica Culpepper, '04, History/Political Science major