History and Political Science

The courses offered by the Department of History and Political Science provide a broad exposure to the historical evolution and contemporary challenges of the world and its peoples. The departmental program consists of majors in history, political science, history and political science, and international studies, and minors in history and political science. Students pursuing a major or minor in the department demonstrate a wide variety of career interests, including law, secondary and higher education, museum and archival work, journalism, government service, and international organizations. Several courses meet one of the general education requirements in Development of Western Culture, World Cultures, or Individual and Society. In addition to a curriculum spanning chronological periods and world regions, the department provides a thorough grounding in the disciplinary perspectives of history and political science, distinctive on- and off-campus experiences during the interterm, and an active internship program for juniors and seniors. Flory Hall, built in 1903, is home to the History & Political Science Department at Bridgewater. The faculty offices are on the second floor of the building.