History, Anthropology, Philosophy, and Political Science

Bachelor of Arts

History, Anthropology, Philosophy, and Political Science at Adams State University

The ability to make well-structured, well-supported arguments is a valuable skill in many careers. This program will give you the foundational knowledge and research skills needed to make effective public and written presentations.

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Your professors will push you to analyze different perspectives, including your own, through critical reading and discussion. You’ll learn to evaluate human civilization through different dimensions, as you study the historical and philosophical relationships between government, culture, and law.

Students who graduate from the programs have strong liberal arts backgrounds that lead to many career options, including teaching, graduate school, law school, public service, museum work and more.

Bachelor of Arts

With areas of emphasis in

Anthropology
History
Political Science
Social Studies – Secondary Teacher Licensure

Special Program in

Pre-Law

Minor

In addition to philosophy, the program offers minors in history, anthropology, political science, Latino studies, and Women’s and Gender studies.

Pre-Law Program

The Pre-Law Program at Adams State University is not a major, but a series of liberal arts courses recommended by the pre-law advisor based upon the individual needs of the students and the challenging requirements for gaining admission into law school. Students major in a variety of disciplines. Irrespective of discipline, students should possess certain core competencies. The program is designed to assist students in demonstrating these competencies. For more information about this program, including its track record of placing students in law schools across the country, contact the Department Chair.

History, Anthropology, Philosophy, and Political Science Outcomes

15:1

Average student-faculty ratio

95%

Undergraduates who receive aid

This program produces graduates with a competent understanding of the socio-cultural forces, theoretical perspectives, and research methods that comprise a sociological perspective on society and social life.