BA in Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences: History, Politics and Society/
BS in Early Childhood Education: Co-concentration in History, Politics and Society
The concentration in History, Politics and Society allows students to explore all the facets of our
social worlds, utilizing various approaches from across the humanities and the social sciences to
do so. Courses in this concentration examine expressions of traditional, popular, and world
cultures from the perspectives of anthropology, cultural studies, economics, gender studies,
history, literary studies, philosophy, political theory, psychology and sociology. This
concentration is particularly well suited for students interested in a well-rounded Liberal Arts
education, which may lead to work in law, politics, education or the arts, among many other
possibilities. Upon successful completion of this concentration, students will be able to interpret
and analyze cultural, historical and political texts and investigate the institutions and legacies that
continue to shape our understanding of culture and society today.
Total credits required: 32 (at least 20 must be completed in residence in the IAS Department)
Required Major Courses (12 credits):
IAS 24200, Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies (4)
IAS 23324, Advanced Composition OR IAS 23304, The Essay (4)
SPAN 22504, Intermediate Spanish (4)
Select 2 Foundational Courses in consultation with advisor (8 credits):
ANTH 20104, Cross-cultural Perspectives (4)
IAS 10300, Interdisciplinary Global Studies (4)
IAS 10800, Doing Social Research (4)
PSC 27504, Contemporary Political Thought (4)
WS 10004, Intro to Women’s and Gender Studies (4)
Select 3 Elective Courses in consultation with advisor (12 credits):
Students may select from a wide range of approved electives in Anthropology, Economics,
English, Film, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology, as well as
many interdisciplinary electives. See the Schedule of Classes for specific courses approved for
this elective.
Honors: Students interested in a Capstone experience may consider taking IAS 30100-30300,
Honors Research, once they have completed the Required Major Courses and the two
Foundational Courses for their concentration. Students are strongly advised to take IAS 10800,
Doing Social Research, before considering Honors Research in History, Politics and Society.