History, Political Science, and Philosophy

Understanding the past holds the key to unlocking your future. A degree in history provides the global perspective and skills in research, writing, and critical thinking required to succeed in numerous careers. Commonwealth University history graduates are employed in government, politics, law, business, public history, education, and more.

Discover your path in a dynamic world with Commonwealth University's Political Science program. Our program does not prepare you for a career- it prepares you for many careers. Students will develop a core set of skills that apply to a wide range of careers after graduation. This major emphasizes examining problems from multiple perspectives, attention to factual details, and the need to continually develop and revise broader theoretical ideas.

Philosophy is a discipline central to the liberal arts and humanities. Familiarity with some of its most important topics and questions forms a vital feature of undergraduate education.