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history
- Students who major in history are exposed to fundamental knowledge of the Western world (emerging, modern, and contemporary aspects) and of American history. In addition, students are exposed to the "craft of historians" through the Historiography course.
- Beyond these core major requirements, students are encouraged to build a dynamic and flexible major that exposes them to their interests and areas of history, through 15 hours of electives (six of which are at any level, and nine at either the 3000 or 4000 level of coursework). Students may also pursue independent studies or practicums at local area agencies that provide real-world experience. Students work closely with their major advisor to develop a solid academic experience as a history major.
- For those who want to minor in history, students will take Emerging Western World, Modern Western World, Contemporary World, either Survey of American History I or II, Historiography, and an elective course at the 3000 or 4000 level, for a total of 18 semester hours.
politics
- Students who major in politics select one of the following four emphasis areas to concentrate their academic experience in during their collegiate career:
- The public administration emphasis is designed for the student interested in a career in the public sector, or in the private sector focusing on governmental relationships. It also prepares students for further study in graduate school (most notably, in programs leading to the Master in Public Administration or Public Policy). The total number of semester hours required is 54.
- The pre-law emphasis is designed for the students who anticipates further study beyond the undergraduate degree and prepares one for law school. It is designed with the recommendations of the American Bar Association in mind to best prepare one for law school education. The total number of semester hours required is 54.
- The public administration emphasis is designed for the student interested in a career in the public sector, or in the private sector focusing on governmental relationships. It also prepares students for further study in graduate school (most notably, in programs leading to the Master in Public Administration or Public Policy). The total number of semester hours required is 54.
- Students who minor in political science take American Government I, American Government II, Political Theory I, and any three political science courses at the 2000, 3000, or 4000 level, for a total of 18 semester hours.
majors, minors and courses
