羅格斯大學(xué)新伯朗士威校區(qū)

Imagine spending a semester in Washington D.C. as an intern in the White House…or analyzing the actual recordings of Thomas Edison and conducting research on the persons and events described in them. If you’re interested in politics, world affairs, and history, consider a combined degree in history and political science. You’ll learn about events of the past from ancient China to contemporary America, as well as the philosophical and practical problems of political organization, collective action, and governance in the modern world. The joint major is an integrated program consisting of 45 credit hours from the combined disciplines. This program provides excellent preparation for many professional careers in a variety of fields, including business, government, law, education, finance, and international affairs.

History is the study and research of major social, political, cultural, and economic events of the past, and provides a perspective on events that have shaped the contemporary world. The history department offers an array of two hundred course offerings and many research opportunities. Classes focus on areas such as Global History, European History, U.S. History, and Pre-modern Civilization. The political science major is designed to expose students to the philosophical and practical problems of political organization, action, and governance and to encourage critical thinking about the nature of citizenship, rights, and duties in the modern world. The curriculum is divided into three general areas: theoretical approaches to politics, American institutions and politics, and foreign and international politics. Coursework focuses on Politics, American Government, Law, International Relations, and Foreign Politics.

History and political science graduates work in a wide variety of areas including business, law, politics, social service, and education. Many of these students pursue advanced degrees, some in related fields and some in other areas. Many careers do not require a specific major but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choices, increase your marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades and involvement in college activities.