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History & Political Science

History & Political Science


Analyze the past. Decipher the present.
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508-929-8162
As a student of the History & Political Science program at Worcester State University, you will uncover the ways in which major historical events inform every aspect of our contemporary world.

Through participation in lively, interactive classroom exchanges––analyzing significant events alongside fellow students and faculty––you will gain an informed perspective on your own heritage and that of people around the world. Graduates of Worcester State’s History & Political Science program are equipped with the tools to be the shapers of the world, and are well-informed citizens who positively contribute to society through a variety of meaningful careers.

History & Political Science Programs

MAJOR
History
MAJOR
History Educators Concentration
MAJOR
Political Science
MINOR
Civic Engagement
MINOR
History
MINOR
Human Rights and Social Justice
MINOR
Political Science
MINOR
Pre-Law
MINOR
Public History
MASTER’S
History

Why study History & Political Science at Worcester State?

Integrative learning for future educators: Get the skills you need to become an impactful teacher

3 Worcester State University History Students sit at a table with antique books in plastic holders, conducting research at American Antiquarian Society

Applied Learning: Curriculum that takes place inside and outside the classroom

History student at worcester state points at a page in an historic text in the Worcester Archives

Focus & Explore: Cultivate your own academic niche while also gaining a rich breadth of knowledge

History faculty at Worcester state assist students doing archival work

Small intimate class sizes: Every student receives ample individual attention

See the diverse career paths that a degree in History & Political Science can prepare you for.

Explore a wide range of rewarding professional opportunities with your History & Political Science Degree from Worcester State.

Journalist
Human Rights Advocate
Public Programs Coordinator
Librarian
Teacher
Researcher
Lawyer
National Park Historian
Museum Exhibit Coordinator
Docent
Paralegal
Antiquarian
Policy Expert
Public Official
Translator
Grant Writer
Campaign Manager
Nonprofit Project Coordinator
Kayleigh Irish, History & Education
Worcester State's History professors do an incredible job of giving you all the perspectives. It's not a focus on memorization–it's how to study history, how to investigate it, and how it affects everyone from the earliest civilizations to the 21st century.
— Kayleigh Irish, History & Education
Dallas Dores, History Student at Worcester State
I took a class where the professor actually lived through a lot of the events he taught us about–it was really interesting to hear a first-person perspective on a historical period.
— Dallas Dores, History
Portrait of Political Science student at Worcester State, Anna Johnson
Being a Political Science major, conversations can get heated in classroom–but we all come to the discussions with a level of respect. And we leave class fully understanding one another's opinions. This lets us dive deeper into what we are studying together.
— Anna Johnson, Sociology & Political Science
Portrait of History student, Yanin Fuentes-Diaz
I took a class on Environment in China and it was honestly life-changing. I did not know anything about it, and then in just one semester, I learned all about the culture, the history, and the environment.
— Yanin Fuentes-Diaz, History & Spanish

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508-929-8162
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Worcester, MA 01602
508-929-8000
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