The Department of History and Political Science (HPS) is committed to providing you with opportunities for intellectual growth, career skill development, faculty mentorship, and community building.
We want to see you succeed.
"I truly believe that I would not have accomplished all that I have this past year without the support and help of the HPS department and professors. They pushed me to do more, be more involved, and work harder than I ever have before. I look forward to my future because I believe in myself and what I can accomplish."
- History major Emily Stolp '25
There's always something going on in the Department of History & Political Science! We look forward to seeing you at our Fall 2024 events!
August 21 – Free First-Day-of-Classes Donuts, all day, WPN 255
August 23 – History Club Game Night, 6-8pm, WPN 238
August 26 – Pre-Law Society Speaker, 4pm, WPN 126
August 29 – History Club Meeting, 5:30-6:30pm, BazTech 202
September 12 – Latimore House Tour with the History Club, 5:30pm, email estolp@atu.edu for more information
September 16 – Phi Alpha Theta, Info Session, 5pm, Webex
September 17 – Constitution Day Public Reading & BBQ, 12pm, Hindsman Bell Tower (see volunteer information)
September 26 – History Club, Meeting, 5:30-6:30pm, BazTech 202
September 30 -- Pre-Law Society, Guest Speaker, 4pm, WPN 126
October 9 – Brown Bag Lunch Talk with Dr. Jeffrey Pearson, 12:00pm, location TBD
October 10 – History Club Meeting, 5:30-6:30pm, BazTech 202
October 16 -- Deadline to RSVP for Annual HPS Hot Dog Roast, 5pm
October 17 – Public Lecture by Dr. Utne, 5:30pm, Pope County Library in Russellville
October 18 -- Annual HPS Hot Dog Roast, 6pm
October 21 --
October 24 – History Club Meeting, 5:30-6:30pm, BazTech 202
October 28 – Pre-Law Society Trip to Hendrix Law School Fair
November 7 – History Club Meeting, 5:30-6:30pm, BazTech 202
November 13 – Brown Bag Lunch Talk with Dr. Utne, 12:00pm, location TBD
November 18 – Phi Alpha Theta, Info Session, 5pm, Webex
November 21 – History Club Meeting, 5:30-6:30pm, BazTech 202
HistoryIn addition to history-specific coursework, the Bachelor of Arts Degree in History requires interdisciplinary studies in the areas of Economics, Political Science, Geography, Communication, and Behavioral Sciences. |
Political ScienceIn addition to discipline specific coursework, the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science requires interdisciplinary studies in the areas of Sociology, Psychology, or Economics. |
Anthropology & GeographyThe Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology and Geography focuses on building the methodological skills needed to analyze human systems across time and space, from local communities to global interaction. |
Social Studies EducationThe Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Studies Education provides a strong emphasis on the History, Political Science, and Economics. Advanced work through teaching internships are required for the program to achieve the licensure requirements in grades 7 through 12. |
Master of Arts in HistoryThe Master of Arts in History program provides advanced historical study for students who plan eventually to pursue the doctoral degree in history as well as for those who intend to pursue careers in teaching, law, journalism, business, government, public service, or the private sector. |
The Department of History and Political Science has a Nationally Recognized Social Studies Teacher Education Program, as awarded by the National Council for the Social Studies.
