Be a leader in policy and law
Do you want to change the future? Become a leader in policy and law? Understand the history that has shaped our world? Check out our programs in history, political science and international security and diplomacy. You have numerous options to customize your degree.
The history and political science department prepares you for a life of active citizenship and intellectual engagement. In your classes you’ll engage in discussion, reflection, simulations, problem-based learning and collaborative research with faculty and your fellow students. Outside the classroom you’ll have opportunities for experiential learning, such as internships and travel. You might take a leadership role in student organizations such as Student Senate and the Pre-Law Society.
Department of History and Political Science Majors
International Security and Diplomacy Major
Ready to explore the cultures, history and politics that shape our world? Prepare to work across boundaries in an interconnected, global society?
History Major
As a history major, you’ll choose from classes that cover everything from early U.S. history to modern Africa and Afghanistan. Get to know the world we live in and how it came to be.
History and Political Science Major
The History and Political Science major combines the two disciplines and is the typical major of students seeking careers in secondary education.
Political Science Major
Plan to go to law school? Interested in getting your master’s in public policy or master’s in public administration? A major in political science might be perfect for you.
History and Political Science Faculty
Meet the faculty of the History and Political Science department. Faculty are active and award-winning scholars who take teaching seriously and work closely with students to plan their courses of study and their careers.
Questions? Contact Us!
Dr. Brandon Marsh, Department Chair
540-828-5657
bmarsh@bridgewater.edu
