Prospective courses include:

POLS/INTL 2800 “Introduction to Applied History” a required class for the new certificate offering foundational understanding of theory and practice of applied history. This is a great place to learn how pursuing the Certificate in Applied History can be personally and professionally meaningful for SPIA students.

POLS 4805* or POLS 4805H* “American Electoral Development” with Prof. Carson where one explores the broad themes of American political history and development: the triumph and challenges of American political institutions, parties, the genesis of major statutes and policies, and how historical choices in the early republic influence contemporary politics.

POLS 4815** “Presidential Power: Lessons from History” with Prof. Lynch where we will examine presidential politics with an emphasis on the history of presidential powers and their contemporary use.

Both 4000-level courses also apply to the AB and BS Political Science majors as American Studies courses. POLS/INTL 2800 is required for the certificate. Student also take 4 content courses like the 4000-level POLS courses above and finally the Certificate in Applied History culminates in a capstone internship experience for credit (HIST/POLS/INTL 4850) with a public agency partner.

In future terms, Applied History courses from HIST, INTL, and PADP will be offered