Department of History, Politics and International Relations
| Department Chair: |
Robin Lauermann |
| Administrative Assistant: |
Allyson Patton |
| Professors |
J. Fea, J. Huffman, J. LaGrand, R. Lauermann, B. Michael, D. Pettegrew, P. Rego |
| Assistant Professor |
D. Renn, S. Myers |
Majors and Minors
The Department of History, Politics and International Relations offers the following majors:
History (B.A.)
History with Secondary Social Studies Teaching Certification (B.A.)
Politics and International Relations (B.A.) with concentrations in:
American Politics
International Relations
Politics and International Relations (B.A.) with an M.S. in Public Policy and Management (joint degree offered with Carnegie Mellon University)
Public History (B.A.)
The Department of History, Politics and International Relations offers the following minors:
History
Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies
Politics
Pre-Law
The Department of History, Politics, and International Relations at Messiah University offers undergraduate degree programs in History, History & Teacher Certification, Public History, and Politics and International Relations with the outcomes of a liberal arts education to prepare students for graduate study, professional careers, service, and citizenship in twenty-first-century church and society.
Students have the opportunity to participate in the Accès Study Abroad in Strasbourg, France (among other study abroad options). The Accès Study Abroad European Studies Track in Strasourg combines classes at the Institut d'Études Politiques (also called Sciences Po or IEP) and visits of the European institutions present in the city (e.g. the Council of Europe, the Court of Human Rights, the European Parliament, Arte television, Pharmacopea). The classes at the IEP are designed for students with weak French and a strong interest in European politics. All classes are taught in English by Sciences Po professors. At the conclusion of the semester, students earn a certificate in European Studies, which can also be applied toward graduate program at Sciences Po.