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History & Political Science B.A.
Outcomes
A degree in history & political science offers graduates numerous career paths. Graduates can work as historians, researching and interpreting historical events. Others become policy analysts, examining government policies and suggesting improvements. Some work in government positions or as legislative aides, while others advocate for causes in nonprofit organizations.
Graduates can also pursue careers as lawyers, educators, journalists, researchers, archivists or public relations specialists. With their skills in critical thinking, research, and communication, they are well-equipped for various professions that value understanding of the past and its impact on the present.
Career Outlook
- Average Salary: $73,232
- Job Postings: 87
Average salary is based on an architectural historian position from Salary.com. Job posting data is for architectural historian positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.
Courses
In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirements of the University, you must take a minimum of 33 semester hours of study in history that includes the courses listed below.
History Survey
Complete at least 9 s.h. from the following:
HIS121
United States History Since 1877
(3.0 s.h)
HIS120
United States History to 1877
(3.0 s.h)
HIS104
World History 1200-Present
(3.0 s.h)
HIS103
World History to 1200
(3.0 s.h)
History & Political Science
Complete at least 6 s.h. 200-level history or political science courses from the following. Alternatives for the following courses: HIS226 or ENG226.
PSC211
American Federal Government
(3.0 s.h)
ENG226
American Slave Narratives
(3.0 s.h)
HIS226
American Slave Narratives
(3.0 s.h)
HIS213
Contemporary World Events
(3.0 s.h)
HIS220
Historical and Political Methods
(3.0 s.h)
PSC214
International Relations
(3.0 s.h)
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American History
Complete at least 3 s.h. of 300 or 400-level American history courses from the following. Alternatives for the following courses: HIS411 or THE411.
HIS310
African-American History 1500 - Present
(3.0 s.h)
HIS301
American Women's History: Colonial Era to the Present
(3.0 s.h)
HIS411
Christianity in America
(3.0 s.h)
THE411
Christianity in America
(3.0 s.h)
HIS321
Constitutional History of US
(3.0 s.h)
HIS330
Native American/White Relations
(3.0 s.h)
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European/World History
Complete at least 3 s.h. of 300 or 400-level European or world history courses from the following. Alternatives for the following courses: HIS414 or THE414.
HIS303
Ancient World History
(3.0 s.h)
THE303
History Of Christianity
(3.0 s.h)
HIS325
History of Latin America
(3.0 s.h)
HIS305
International Economic Relations
(3 s.h)
HIS304
Medieval World History
(3.0 s.h)
HIS331
Modern British History
(3.0 s.h)
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Political Science
Complete at least 3 s.h. of 300 or 400-level political science courses from the following. Alternatives for the following courses: PSC405 or CRJ405.
PSC402
Comparative Politics
(3.0 s.h)
PSC405
Const Issues & Crim Justce Cases
(3.0 s.h)
CRJ405
Constitutional Issues & Criminal Justice Cases
(3.0 s.h)
PHI324
Political Philosophy
(3.0 s.h)
PSC390
Special Topics in Political Science
(3.0 s.h)
Elective Courses
Complete at least 9 s.h. of 200-level or higher history or political science courses (not already applied to satisfy the requirements of any of the above categories).
HIS310
African-American History 1500 - Present
(3.0 s.h)
PSC211
American Federal Government
(3.0 s.h)
HIS226
American Slave Narratives
(3.0 s.h)
HIS301
American Women's History: Colonial Era to the Present
(3.0 s.h)
HIS303
Ancient World History
(3.0 s.h)
HIS411
Christianity in America
(3.0 s.h)
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