The History & Political Studies Bachelors Degree at Colby Sawyer College is designed for intellectually curious students who seek to understand the complex forces that shape societies, with a particular focus on the United States. You will develop critical written and verbal communication skills, learning to articulate nuanced perspectives on past and present cultures and political systems through scholarly debate and the use of multiple viewpoints. This programme is ideal for those who are eager to engage with historical and archival resources, and to contribute to preservation projects, including oral histories, alongside faculty and peers.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, gaining a broad understanding of how social, political, and cultural forces interact. Your learning experience will be enriched through a self-selected internship and a significant senior Capstone project, offering you practical experience and the opportunity to share your research through publications and presentations. You will graduate prepared for diverse career paths in law, education, historical research, public service, media, museum studies, and government and non-government organizations, or to pursue further graduate study.