Department website: https://www.vanguard.edu/academics/academic-programs/undergrad/history-and-political-science
Michael Jimenez, PhD, Chair
Mission: The Department of History and Political Science engages students with these two disciplines in the context of a Christian worldview. Students will become familiar with the cultural, political, economic, social, and religious development of world civilizations. This familiarity will enhance their ability to understand and evaluate the historical origins of contemporary society and culture as well as the political processes of human social institutions. Serious engagement with a body of literature and schools of thought will deepen students’ appreciation for the past, serve as a gateway to the present, and provide the intellectual tools for further study.
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Interdisciplinary Minor:
This minor is intended to be an interdisciplinary course of study administered by the Department of History and Political Science in collaboration with other academic units. The minor is designed to provide students a theoretical and practical overview of the topic in society from the perspective of various disciplines.
NOTE: Some of the courses listed below may be applicable to general education requirements for Professional Education students. In general, courses with the same number but followed by a "C" (which stands for Core Curriculum) should be taken by Traditional Undergraduate Majors (e.g. POLS-155C American Democracy). Questions, please contact the Department of History and Political Science or the Registrar's Office.
History
HIST-156C U.S. History 3 Credits
HIST-203C World Civilizations I 3 Credits
HIST-204C World Civilization II 3 Credits
HIST-262 Research Methods in Hist/Poli Science 3 Credits
HIST-275 Topics in American History 3 Credits
HIST-302 Twentieth-Century Europe 3 Credits
HIST-306 Chicano History 3 Credits
HIST-307 Modern Korean History 3 Credits
HIST-316 Teaching History/Multicultural Setting 3 Credits
HIST-317 Modern China 3 Credits
HIST-322 History of England 3 Credits
HIST-326 Latin America 3 Credits
HIST-334 History of Mexico 3 Credits
HIST-345 The Birth of Modern Europe 3 Credits
HIST-346 Ancient Greece and Rome 3 Credits
HIST-350 U.S. Military History 3 Credits
HIST-356 History and Geography of California 3 Credits
HIST-358 The Revolutionary Atlantic 3 Credits
HIST-360 Women in American History 3 Credits
HIST-363 America From Colony to Nation 3 Credits
HIST-366 The History of Human Rights 3 Credits
HIST-373 U.S. 1945-1963: Good Old Days 3 Credits
HIST-374 U.S. Since 1963: Contemp America History History 3 Credits
HIST-425 Topics/Amer Relg Hist: 3 Credits
HIST-428 The History of Childhood 3 Credits
HIST-450 History Teaching Internship 1-3 Credits
HIST-451 Renaissance and Reformation 3 Credits
HIST-454 History and Political Science Internship 1-3 Credits
HIST-457 Research Assistantship 1-3 Credits
HIST-469 Special Topic: U.S.: 1-3 Credits
HIST-470 Special Topic: Non-U.S. 1-3 Credits
HIST-480 Individual Studies: 1-4 Credits
HIST-490C Senior Seminar 3 Credits
Political Science
POLS-155C American Democracy 3 Credits
POLS-240 Economics 3 Credits
POLS-262 Research Methods in Hist/Poli Science 3 Credits
POLS-304 Political Psychology 3 Credits
POLS-323 Christian Political Thought 3 Credits
POLS-324 Comparative Political Thought 3 Credits
POLS-330 Race, Identity & Politics 3 Credits
POLS-332 Gender & Politics 3 Credits
POLS-345 U.S. Foreign Policy 3 Credits
POLS-361 Political Parties, Campaigns & Elections 3 Credits
POLS-370 Constitutional Law 3 Credits
POLS-438 Comparative Politics 3 Credits
POLS-446 Public Policy Issues 3 Credits
POLS-450 Political Science Teaching Internship 1-3 Credits
POLS-454 History/Political Science Internship 1-3 Credits
POLS-456 U.S. Congress and Representation 3 Credits
POLS-457 Research Assistantship 1-3 Credits
POLS-469 Special Topic: U.S.: 1-3 Credits
POLS-470 Special Topic: Non-U.S.: 1-3 Credits
POLS-472 U.S. Presidents and the Presidency 3 Credits
POLS-482 International Politics 3 Credits