History and Political Science Department

Department Chair, William R. Wantland

History and Political Science Faculty

Terilyn Johnston Huntington, PhD

William R Wantland, PhD

History Program Objectives

Students who achieve the objectives of the history program will:

understand and interpret the past through systematic analysis of historical events and interpretations;
integrate faith and learning in the process of studying the varied political, economic, religious and cultural achievements of past and present civilizations;
demonstrate effective writing skills in specific applications of historical writing;
appreciate the aesthetics of reading and studying history and political science for personal enjoyment and enrichment;
demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for careers involving history, including college teaching, museum or archival work, and interdisciplinary programs in art, media, business, or science; and
develop the knowledge and skills necessary for foundational training in careers such as law, government service, and library and research activities that use history as a supportive field.

Integrated Social Studies Education Program Objectives

Students who achieve the objectives of the integrated social studies program will:

understand and interpret the past through systematic analysis of historical events and interpretations;
integrate faith and learning in the process of studying the varied political, economic, religious and cultural achievements of past and present civilizations;
demonstrate effective writing skills in specific applications of historical writing; and
master the knowledge and skills to teach history in adolescent to young adult education, multi-age education, and career technical settings.

Political Science Program Objectives

Students who achieve the objectives of the political science program will:

understand and interpret political processes through systematic analysis of political events, behaviors, and institutions;
integrate faith and leaning by studying the varied political, economic, religious, and cultural achievements of past and present civilizations;
demonstrate effective writing, communication, and presentation skills;
demonstrate the ability to design, conduct, and analyze qualitative and quantitative research;
demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for careers related to political science; such as those involving domestic and international government service; legal service; organizational management, research, and analysis; journalism; college teaching and administration; labor relations; and public advocacy; and
demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for foundational training in careers that use political science as a supportive field, including law. government service, organizational research, and higher education.