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A combined major in history and political science at UPIKE helps students develop critical thinking and writing skills applicable to a variety of career and graduate school paths. As a student, you’ll analyze human experience from multiple perspectives. This major is ideal for students who seek to develop research and writing skills and who are interested in taking an interdisciplinary approach to learning.
Courses in the history/political science program focus on two complementary fields and offer hands-on learning opportunities like performing original research and giving presentations. Additionally, UPIKE provides a variety of seminar opportunities through The Washington Center. Each January, students have the chance to spend two weeks in Washington, D.C., studying politics and media. A seminar held each May focuses on national security. UPIKE also provides internship opportunities in Washington, D.C., and Frankfort, Ky.
The Washington Center This two-week seminar in Washington, D.C. provides an opportunity for students to interact with practitioners and academics in politics and media. PLS 448 Development in the American Constitution A study of the development of the Constitution of the United States and its interpretation as a result of judicial interpretation, statutes and amendments.
Earning a degree in history/political science from UPIKE allows you to demonstrate knowledge of political science and the history of diverse cultures, understand how history and political science are interrelated, develop writing and analytical skills, take on an enlightened role in public affairs and the workforce, and prepare for graduate and professional programs.
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“I chose history and political science as a major because I loved all things US history. But little did I know at the time, the things I first studied in depth in college, such as the U.S. Constitution, would become the foundation of my career. My degree opened the door to law school. Today, I am the First Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 35th Judicial Circuit (Pike County) with nearly ten years of experience in felony prosecution.” ERIN CHAMBERLIN /CLASS OF 2005 /ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY /PIKEVILLE, KY
“I chose history and political science as a major because I loved all things US history. But little did I know at the time, the things I first studied in depth in college, such as the U.S. Constitution, would become the foundation of my career. My degree opened the door to law school. Today, I am the First Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 35th Judicial Circuit (Pike County) with nearly ten years of experience in felony prosecution.”
ERIN CHAMBERLIN /CLASS OF 2005 /ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY /PIKEVILLE, KY
Professor of History(606) 218-5114TylerRalston@upike.edu
Q: What percent of students who declare this major successfully complete/are still enrolled in the program? A: 52%
Q: What percent of students complete the program within 4 years? A: 82%
Q: What percent of graduates are working/in graduate school 1 year after graduation? A: 74%
Q: What percent of graduates are employed in Kentucky 5 years after graduation? A: 35%
Q: What salary can a graduate expect to earn in Kentucky 5 years after graduation? A: $33,533
Q: What is the median loan debt for students completing this program? A: $19,302
Q: What percent of a graduate’s monthly salary will be used to repay his/her loan? A: 7.94%