History and Political Science

Chairperson: Paul Morris
Professors: Murphy, Ph.D., and Thibodeau, Ph.D.; Associate Professors: Morris, M.A.; Kneeland, Ph.D; Assistant Professors: Lappas, Ph.D., Fisher, Ph.D., Prokopovych, M.A.; Lecturer: McCally, Ph.D.

The Department of History and Political Science offers undergraduate majors in History, Political Science, International Studies, and American Studies, with minors in Pre-Law, History, Political Science, and International Studies.

All of the programs are dedicated to the study of the human experience across time and space. The History program emphasizes that both the world in which we live and we as individuals are products of a long and complex development. The Political Science program deals with the intellectual and ethical issues involved with the exercise of political power. International Studies challenges students to grapple with and help solve the complexities faced by the global community while American Studies focuses on the interdisciplinary examination of the cultures of the United States.

A well-rounded education enables students to develop the highest quality skills of professionals in their fields: critical thinking, strong communication abilities, a love of knowledge and learning, and a deep understanding of how the events of yesterday influence the world of tomorrow.