It is the mission of the History & Political Science Department to instill and foster, in the spirit of free inquiry and intellectual exchange:
- an understanding of the influence of political, economic, social and cultural forces on past and contemporary events, institutions, and peoples;
- the critical skills necessary to research and create substantive papers and oral presentations;
- the ability to comprehend, compare, and evaluate competing explanations of past and present subjects, using reason and evidence to guide such inquiry;
- the opportunity to experience learning outside of the classroom through internships, independent study, study abroad programs and participation in academic clubs and honor societies
- the values, ethics and reasoned judgment necessary to be active, compassionate and useful citizens of the local community, nation and world
The department offers the baccalaureate degree in:
Additional areas of study include:
