History and Political Science
At Mount Saint Mary's University, we cultivate exceptional leaders.
Our graduates are well-rounded professionals with successful careers ranging from law and public policy to international development and human rights advocacy.
The History and Political Science department is committed to providing students with a superior education through challenging and innovative course work, skills-building instruction, exposure to professional research methods, and unique opportunities to learn and grow beyond the classroom.
Through undergraduate research experiences, international travel-study opportunities, internships, inter-collegiate competitions and student debates, our students gain real-life experience and preparation for future career and academic success.
Our programs are distinguished by small class sizes, academic and professional mentoring, and personalized attention from expert faculty who are genuinely dedicated to their students – both in and out of the classroom. At the Mount, you’ll be continually challenged to think creatively and critically while thriving in an incredibly supportive environment.
Our mission is to create engaged and informed citizens who are capable of effectively participating in, and contributing to, the society in which they live, armed with the skills and confidence to take on leadership roles.
Degree Programs
-
Undergraduate programs
Mount Saint Mary's offers a wide range of majors and minors, including history, political science, women and gender studies, pre-law and many more. Learn more about our undergraduate degree programs.
-
MS in Healthcare Administration
The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration helps to develop leaders who will understand today’s healthcare complexities, promote effective care systems, champion effective health policies and apply evidence-based knowledge to improve the health of people in their communities and beyond. Learn more about the MS in Healthcare Administration.
-
GWSTEM undergraduate honors program
This program trains cohorts of undergraduate women to conduct basic and applied research in both the sciences and social sciences with a focus on global and interdisciplinary approaches. This program reflects the Mount's mission and strategic plan to empower women, engage in a global environment and to increase undergraduate research opportunities. Take courses in policy and STEM. Engage in Summer Research Abroad!
/filters:format(webp)/prod01/channel_18/media/website/academics/departments/history-amp-political-science/undergrad-programs.jpg)
/filters:format(webp)/prod01/channel_18/media/website/academics/departments/history-amp-political-science/healthcare-ms.jpg)
/filters:format(webp)/prod01/channel_18/media/website/academics/departments/history-amp-political-science/GWSTEM.jpg)
The Mount has an atmosphere that allows everyone to feel welcome to try new things. The opportunities I’ve had, like visiting India, have been life-changing. But I really believe that the faculty has been the best part. Since it’s such a good small school, your professors can give you the attention you need. I am unstoppable because of how the Mount is.
About the department
- Our focus on building research and writing skills and oral presentations will help you succeed in both graduate school and your future career.
- Feel empowered through leadership studies and immersive course work and become a leader in your communities, both globally and locally.
- Many students connect with the Center for Global Initiatives – for undergraduate research, service learning, internships and faculty-led trips.
- Our innovative Global Women in STEM and Policy undergraduate research training honors program (GWSTEM) trains undergraduate students to conduct basic and applied research in both the sciences and social sciences -- with a focus on fieldwork that uses global and interdisciplinary approaches.
- Our recent National Endowment for the Humanities grant to support a Gender and Border Studies program includes undergraduate research experiences and co-taught interdisciplinary courses.
- Students have the opportunity to participate in the highly competitive Mock Trial and Moot Court competitions, in which pre-law minors hone their litigation skills by arguing cases in simulated courtroom scenarios against students from other universities.