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Northwest Missouri State University

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About Us

The Department

Department facts

The Department of History, Humanities, Philosophy and Political Science serves a kaleidoscope of constituencies on campus including the disciplinary areas of history, humanities, philosophy, social science, political science and public administration. Throughout the department, the primary emphasis is that of providing a broad, general, liberal education. The faculty encourages students to be inquisitive, creative and imaginative while preparing students to be adaptable and flexible in occupational and professional pursuits. Above all, students are prepared to be cognizant of and responsible to the human condition.

Courses taught in the department provide a foundation upon which every person bases his or her professional career. The offerings of the department are intended to be broad, open-ended, conceptual and philosophical.

Degree Programs

The Department of History, Humanities, Philosophy, and Political Science offers eight majors, nine minors, and certification in middle and secondary school social sciences.

Faculty Advisement

Steiner advisingEach major and minor is assigned a personal faculty advisor to assist in the selection of courses to complete the degree requirements.

Majors

Majors are available to students in History (B.A. and B.S.), Political Science (B.A. and B.S.), Philosophy (B.A.), Humanities (B.A.), Public Administration (B.S.), Comprehensive major in Social Science (no minor required - B.S.Ed.).

Minors

Minors are available to students in the areas of History, Humanities, Philosophy, Public History, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Administration, Economic Development and International Relations. These minor programs assist students interested in a variety of careers, including: museum studies, archives, historic preservation, national park service, law enforcement, juvenile justice, theology, business and graduate studies.

Graduate Degree Program in History

In addition, the department offers an MA program in the field of history. The graduate faculty of the History Department is committed to providing a Master's program that is individually tailored to the student's interests and needs. Most of our graduate students are public school teachers, seeking to expand their own education, but we have also been very successful in placing our graduates in Ph.D. programs and a variety of other positions.