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 learning 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 skill 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.