Majors & Requirements

The Department of History & Political Science offers majors in history and in political science. These programs lead to a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. Minors are offered in these same academic areas. The department also offers a joint minor in religion and philosophy. In addition, in cooperation with the College of Education, the department offers the academic coursework appropriate for the preparation and certification of secondary teachers in the fields of history and social science.

The history program is designed to serve students who wish to prepare for graduate study in history, for teaching history and social studies in the high schools, for entry into professional schools such as law, library science, journalism, seminary training, and for careers in business, educational institutions, and other areas which require a broad, general education.

Students with majors in history or political science, and those who choose history, political science, or social science as a teaching field for education certification, are required to take exit examinations for graduation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN HISTORY

  • World Civilization (101,102)
  • United States History (201, 202)
  • History & Historical Research (301W)
  • 21 hours in History Electives (300-400 level) with at least nine hours in non-U.S. history
  • Prescribed Computer course (CIS 100, or CIS 110, or higher)

Total=39 hours

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN HISTORY

  • World Civilization (101,102)
  • United States History (201, 202)
  • History & Historical Research (301W)
  • 9 hours in History Electives (300-400 level)

Total=24 hours

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY

  • Introduction to Philosophy (PHL 201)
  • Logic (PHL 202)
  • Old Testament Introduction (RE 221)
  • New Testament Introduction (RE 231)
  • Philosophy of Religion (RE/PHL 303)
  • 9 hours in Religion/Philosophy Electives (300-400 level) with at least 3 hours in Religion & 3 hours in Philosophy

Total=24 hours

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN WOMEN'S STUDIES

  • Introduction to Women's Studies (WS 100)
  • Senior Seminar in Women's Achievement and Theory (WS 495)
  • 12 hours in Women's Studies Electives, with at least 6 hours outside the student's major

Total = 18 hours

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

  • U. S. Government & Politics (241)
  • Contemporary Issues in United States Politics (242)
  • Political Science Scope & Methods (301W)
  • Comparative Government & Politics (433W)
  • Constitutional History of the U.S. (477)
  • American Political Thought (489)
  • Complete at least 6 hours from among the following: PS 243, 342, 344, 345
  • Complete one of the following: PS 351, 352
  • Complete at least 6 hours from among the following: PS 431, 435, 481
  • 3 hours in Political Science Electives (300-400 level)
  • Prescribed Computer course

TOTAL=36 HOURS

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

  • U. S. Government & Politics (241)
  • Political Science Scope & Methods (301W)
  • Constitutional History of the U.S. (477)
  • Complete at least 6 hours from among the following: 342, 344, 345
  • Complete at least 6 hours from among the following: PS 431, 433, 435, 481
  • Political Science Elective (3 hrs)

TOTAL=24 HOURS