BS in History and Government

West Virginia University

The History and Government program has three essential purposes. First, it is designed to provide the student with insights into historical time periods of the nation and the world, with special emphasis upon political, social, cultural, economic, and technological changes. Secondly, it provides a strong background for graduate study in history and related fields for careers in government, services, and some areas of business and for positions with historical societies and museums. Thirdly, for students interested in attending law school, the program meets and exceeds the criteria for pre-law curricula established by the American Association of Law Schools.