It's good to know... Students in the History and Political Science Club promote a greater understanding and appreciation of these closely related fields through a broad range of activities, including lectures, debates, discussions, field trips, films, and social gatherings.

History/Political Science

In the history/political science major, students explore both disciplines, with one track emphasizing history, and another emphasizing political science. The program is also structured with a third track for students planning to obtain social studies certification under IU Kokomo's secondary teacher education program. By fusing the complementary disciplines of history and political science, this degree program fosters an understanding of local, national, and international historical and contemporary events and issues. In the process, students develop such skills as interpretative analysis, critical thinking, research, and writing.

Careers

Graduates of the program are prepared for a broad array of employment opportunities including teaching, government service, public administration, public history, museum work, politics and public service, business, journalism, law enforcement, and nonprofit organizations. Graduates may also pursue certification through IU Kokomo's secondary social studies teacher education program. In addition, graduates are prepared for law school as well as graduate school programs in areas such as history, public history, political science/government, public administration, and library science.

Degree Offered

Bachelor of Arts

For more information, contact:
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
East Building, Room 309
(765) 455-9258