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As a history student, you'll study under nationally renowned scholars in small, engaging classes. You'll also get hands-on research experience working directly with these distinguished historians.
The history and political science department provides both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree options in History, along with multiple minor programs. History majors can combine their Bachelor of Arts with a secondary education certification, qualifying them to teach history at the high school level (grades 9-12) within the state.
History satisfies humanity's timeless curiosity about our collective past. Accordingly, history students explore diverse courses highlighting human experiences, personal decisions, cultural values, and evolving worldviews. The curriculum examines our shared heritage from ancient fossils to modern nuclear age.
This comprehensive program features introductory surveys, focused period/topic studies, and specialized seminar courses. At Missouri S&T, your history and political science classes are primarily taught by PhD-holding faculty who are actively publishing scholars. A key program feature is personalized attention. Advanced courses maintain small class sizes to foster meaningful discussions, enhancing both knowledge acquisition and student-faculty relationships while promoting deeper understanding.