History and Political Science B.A.
- Students will assess the history of the United States and identify their roles as active citizens in our country's political institutions.
- Students will apply the qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, effectively using primary and secondary sources, interviews, libraries, and databases (as appropriate).
- Students will demonstrate their communication skills by organizing and explaining their thoughts clearly and coherently both orally and in writing.
- Students will develop critical historical and political analysis, including incorporating diverse voices into existing frameworks of historical and political theory.
- Students will integrate coursework with their Christian faith by applying a biblical lens to historical and political analysis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 41 | |
| History/Political Science Major Requirements 2 | 57 | |
| General Electives | 22 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
History and Political Science Major
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Survey of the Field: | ||
| HIST-156C | U.S. History 2 | 3 |
| HIST-203C | World Civilizations I 2 | 3 |
| HIST-204C | World Civilization II | 3 |
| POLS-155C | American Democracy | 3 |
| HIST/POLS-262 | Research Methods in Hist/Poli Science 2,3 | 3 |
| SOC-265C | Introduction to Behavioral Statistics 2,7 | 3 |
| Electives: Upper division U.S. History and Political Science 4 | ||
| Select nine units from the following: | 9 | |
| Chicano History | ||
| Teaching History/Multicultural Setting | ||
| U.S. Military History | ||
| History and Geography of California | ||
| Women in American History | ||
| America From Colony to Nation | ||
| U.S. 1945-1963: Good Old Days | ||
| U.S. Since 1963: Contemp America History History | ||
| History of Pentecostalism | ||
| Topics/Amer Relg Hist: | ||
| History Teaching Internship 5 | ||
| History and Political Science Internship 5 | ||
| Research Assistantship 5 | ||
| Special Topic: U.S.: | ||
| Political Psychology | ||
| Race, Identity & Politics | ||
| Immigrants in American Politics | ||
| Gender & Politics | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy | ||
| Political Parties, Campaigns & Elections | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Public Policy Issues | ||
| Political Science Teaching Internship 5 | ||
| History/Political Science Internship 5 | ||
| U.S. Congress and Representation | ||
| Research Assistantship 5 | ||
| Special Topic: U.S.: | ||
| U.S. Presidents and the Presidency | ||
| Electives: Upper division non-U.S. History and Political Science 4 | ||
| Select nine units from the following courses; at least three units must be non-Western or World History: 6 | 9 | |
| Twentieth-Century Europe | ||
| Modern China 6 | ||
| Imperial China 6 | ||
| History of England | ||
| The British Empire 6 | ||
| Latin America | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| Late Roman-Byzantine Empire | ||
| The Birth of Modern Europe | ||
| Ancient Greece and Rome | ||
| The Revolutionary Atlantic 6 | ||
| The History of Human Rights 6 | ||
| The History of Childhood 6 | ||
| History Teaching Internship 5 | ||
| Renaissance and Reformation | ||
| History and Political Science Internship 5 | ||
| Research Assistantship 5 | ||
| Special Topic: Non-U.S. | ||
| Comparative Political Thought | ||
| Comparative Politics 6 | ||
| Political Science Teaching Internship 5 | ||
| History/Political Science Internship 5 | ||
| Research Assistantship 5 | ||
| Special Topic: Non-U.S.: | ||
| International Politics | ||
| Electives: Upper division History or Political Science | ||
| Select 18 units from the courses listed above (unrestricted). | 18 | |
| Capstone Course: | ||
| HIST-490C | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Total Units | 57 | |
- 1
Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below.
- 2
Twelve of the 57 units count toward Core Curriculum
- 3
Satisfies ENGL-220C Researched Writing Core Curriculum requirement. If ENGL-220C Researched Writing was taken before a History/Political Science major was declared, it will be an acceptable substitution.
- 4
A minimum of six units in History and six units in Political Science must be part of the upper division electives.
- 5
Maximum six hours count toward the 36-hours content requirement
- 6
Satisfies the three units of the non-Western or World History requirement.
- 7
Satisfies the Core Math Requirement.
An exit interview is required of all graduating seniors.
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of History and Political Science.
Study Abroad Participation: Students interested in participating in the university's Study Abroad programs are encouraged to reach out to the Global Education and Outreach Office for more information and collaboration in their academic course planning. Students using Education and Training Benefits through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs are encouraged to also reach out to the School Certifying Official for more information regarding how benefits can be applied.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| KINE-148C | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Lecture | 3 |
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| HIST-156C | U.S. History | 3 |
| THEO-101C | Foundations of Christian Life | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| POLS-155C | American Democracy | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| SOC-265C | Introduction to Behavioral Statistics | 3 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| HIST-203C | World Civilizations I | 3 |
| HIST-262 | Research Methods in Hist/Poli Science | 3 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| NSCI-PLCR | Science Lec/Lab Requirement | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| HIST-204C | World Civilization II | 3 |
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| HSPS-PLHD9 | History Political Science Elective 9 Uni | 9 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| HSPS-PLHD6 | History Political Science Electives | 6 |
| ELCT-PLHD6 | Electives 6 Units | 6 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| HSPS-PLHD9 | History Political Science Elective 9 Uni | 9 |
| ELCT-PLHD6 | Electives 6 Units | 6 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| HSPS-PLHD9 | History Political Science Elective 9 Uni | 9 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| HIST-490C | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| HSPS-PLHD3 | History/Political Science Elective 3u | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD7 | Electives 7 Units | 7 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |