Department of History and Political Science

The Department of History and Political Science is responsible for programs at the undergraduate level. History and political science are closely related disciplines that use the past to understand the present and the future.

The department's mission is to encourage literate, critical thinking by students who work with faculty engaged in diverse, broadly-based scholarships. History and Political Science faculty members strive to mentor and develop students as they build character and careers.

Upcoming Events
February
2/13/2012, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Young historians will prepare for regional competition at the fifth annual California University of Pennsylvania Primary Sources History Day Competition. The competition is set for 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Convocation Center's north conference wing Sponsored by the Library of Congress of Teaching... More
February
2/14/2012, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Karen Canne will be teaching medieval costuming on Tuesday, Feb. 14 starting at 7 p.m. in Eberly 110.

Honor Society

Students who meet the academic requirements are eligible for membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the international honor society in history, or Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honorary political science society.

Location

Department of History and Political Science

Manderino Library

Room 440

 

Check out our newest edition of History Looks Ahead:

HLASpring2012.pdf