Saint Francis University

Department of History/Political Science

Department of History/Political Science

The Mission Statement of the History Program

The mission of the History faculty, housed within the Department of History and Political Science, is to serve major and non-major students. The History courses included in the General Education program introduce non major students to fundamental factual knowledge and general methodology. The historians offer a wide variety of advanced-level topical, methodological and capstone courses to its majors and also to students fulfilling collateral and elective requirements. The department’s courses stress primary sources, factual knowledge, analytical thought, interpretation of evidence, research and evaluation of sources, and written and oral communication skills. History majors pursue BA degrees. Secondary education certification, the Pre-Law program and historical field specialties are available to students. The history curriculum is designed to provide all of its students with the knowledge base and skill sets needed to succeed in the work place, scholastic environment and graduate or law school.

History Program Highlights

• BA degrees in History and History/Secondary Education
  • Concentrations available in Pre-Law, Citizenship Education and Social Studies
  • A dynamic and innovative history curriculum with opportunities to specialize in American, world, or economic and social history
  • Flexible majors with opportunities to double major or study history in depth
  • A 3-3 program with Duquesne University School of Law for Pre-Law students
  • A dedicated faculty with academic expertise and professional experience
  • Personal advising from summer orientation to graduation
  • Co-curricular opportunities through the History Club, the Pre-Law Club and the Quadrennial Mock Convention
  • History Fellowship opportunities of $8,000 ($2,000 each year for four years)
  • Internship opportunities from Cambria County to Washington, DC and exciting student teaching opportunities for History/Secondary Education majors locally

                          Follow the recent adventures of our student-interns in Washington, DC

                          Andrew Brown at the U.S. Department of Commerce

                          Follow the recent adventures of our student-teachers locally

                          John Roche, student teaching at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

  • The home of the Ann Eppard Congressional Internship Memorial Scholarship
  • Study abroad opportunities in France, Mexico, Italy, Ireland, and elsewhere

                          Read about the recent study abroad adventures of our students and faculty

                          John Roche in Ambialet France, fall 2008
                          Dr. Lori Woods in Ambialet France, fall 2010

  • A vibrant, caring and supportive campus community

   

  For additional information on the history program at Saint Francis University, contact:

  Dr. Mark C. Gentry, Chair
  Department of History/Political Science
  Saint Francis University
  P.O. Box 600
  Loretto, PA 15940-0600
  (814) 472-3059
  mgentry@francis.edu