History and Political Science

Our History program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse and complex forces at play in constructing our modern world.  We offer both a B.A. in History and a B.S. in Secondary Education-Social Studies, as well as several minors. Our outstanding faculty is comprised both of committed teachers and nationally-recognized researchers whose broad expertise allows students to gain an understanding of American, European, and non-Western history. Our courses not only give students a comprehension of past events, but also help them to analyze and critique complex and multifaceted evidence, to identify bias in contemporary and historical sources, and to understand the construction of historical narrative itself. Such skills enable our graduates to pursue a variety of careers that require sophisticated research and analytic skills, critical thought, and the ability to present well-written arguments.