The faculty of the Department of Political Science, Public Administration, & History is well grounded in their areas of expertise and fully engaged in the university and the community. The faculty is committed to providing an excellent educational experience and to the success of our students.
The Department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and the Masters
of Public Administration (MPA) degree. We also offer a Political Science and Peace
& Social Justice minors, and certificates in Planning and Local Government Management.
The BA program in Political Science is designed to provide students with the analytical
tools needed to address local, regional, state and national public policy issues,
as well as to achieve their career objectives. A degree in Political Science can aid
student’s career pursuits in local, state, national, and international government,
research, and lobbying for business and non-profit organizations, and public interest
work for community service organizations. The degree also provides an excellent foundation
for students who intend to pursue graduate study in law, public administration or
public policy. The MPA program is offered largely online to accommodate those students
working in the public or non-profit sectors. The program provides concentrations in
environmental policy, management, and general public administration. The program is
supported by an active External Relations Council who assist in keeping our courses
relevant and important to the community.
Degree Programs
History BA History MAPolitical Science BA Master of Public Administration
Minors & Certificates
Global StudiesHistoryLatin american studiesMedieval and early modern studies
peace & Social justicepolitical studieslocal Gov Management Certificate community Resilience Certificate
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