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History and Government

Explore the past and change the future

Choose your path

Our History and Government major prepares you for your unique future career.

Whether you want to work in museums, politics or a courtroom, ESU guides you on your successful path with unique concentrations, internship opportunities and individualized attention.

History and Geography

The History Core provides a solid foundation in analytical thinking and research. Select one of the following concentrations to match your personal or career goals.

  • U.S History
  • World History
  • History and Geography
  • History and Politics
  • History and Philosophy

Politics and Law

Learn about the people, ideas and processes that make up law and political landscapes. Select one of the following concentrations to match your personal or career goals.

  • American Politics
  • International Politics
  • Politics and Philosophy
  • Legal Studies
  • Political Science and Public Administration

History and Government ESU student

Your journey into the world of history and government begins here.

Our Programs

History + Government

Bachelor of Science

Get a well-rounded education in three main topics, then add in electives for the areas that interest you most: American history and government, where you’ll focus on U.S. history including the presidency, U.S. constitution and politics; World history and government, with classes in European history, medieval history, politics of Asia and comparative government; and Ideas and institutions, where you’ll explore different areas including political parties and constitutional law.

Social Sciences Education

Bachelor of Science in Education

Gain a deep understanding of various parts of history and social sciences, paired with ESU’s renowned education program to teach history/social studies at the secondary education level (grades 6-12).

Public Administration

Minor

Public Administration students have the opportunity to work in practicums with local and state offices. Political leadership students complete internships in Washington DC, Topeka, and elsewhere, and these opportunities are available to other students as well. Political leadership students may also apply to our accelerated Master’s program, a partnership with another university.

Political Science

Minor

Study of legislative, executive and judicial institutions at the national, state and local levels.

Legal Studies

Minor

The Legal Studies Minor makes the Pre-law curriculum available to you, if you are not a Political Science majors. It is excellent preparation for Law school and features a unique Introduction to Law course taught by a third-year student: the only such course in the state.

History

Minor

Dive deep into areas of history, specializing in a specific area of interest. Career options include community education, museums, foreign service agent for the government, consultant, education.

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The history and government program at Emporia State University provides you with the skills, knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in your field. Join us and become part of a group of professionals dedicated to using the past to inform our future.

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