History, Political Science, & Geography

Bring History to Life

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History

Change the World

Mississippi Capitol Building

Political Science

Become A Peyton Scholar

Peyton Scholarships

Scholarships

Whether you are looking to uncover history or be part of writing the next chapter, the Department of History, Political Science, and Geography will set you on a course for an exciting career.

For History majors, The W offers degrees in History as well as a Public History concentration. If you are looking to change the world, the department's Political Science program has been the start of many promising careers. Do you like to forge your own path? The Interdisciplinary Studies major will allow you to develop a baccalaureate program as unique as you are. And if hope to inspire the next generation, we offer a Teacher Certification in History.

Our department also offers five specialty minors which allow for in-depth study: American Studies, Human Geography, International Studies, Medieval & Renaissance Studies, and Pre-Law.

Explore Public History

If you are interested in helping the public better understand the historical significance of the world around them, then a history major with a concentration in Public History might be just what you have been seeking.

DiClemente

Dr. Kristi DiClemente is a contributor to the recently published book “Litigating Women Gender and Justice in Europe c. 1300-c. 1800.” Edited by Teresa Phipps and Deborah Youngs and published Dec. 31, 2021, the book examines the experiences of litigating women across pre-modern Europe and analyzes the research being done in the field.

Study History at The W

COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Opportunities excite Dr. Erin Kempker.

As chair of Mississippi University for Women’s Department of History, Political Science, and Geography, Kempker is able to offer unique and exciting chances to travel and to study abroad thanks to the Peyton Scholarship.

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