History and Political Science

MajorBachelor of Arts

Navigate the past. shAPE THE FUTURE.

The combined major in History and Political Science supplements the study of the decisions that have shaped all the cultures of the world with the study of systems, institutions, popular movements, and leaders that cause social change. Allowing you to specialize in two related fields, combined majors draw on the knowledge and opportunities afforded by two academic departments and fields of study. You will gain access to hands-on participation in research in both departments, and small class sizes allow for direct contact with both departments’ faculty. In addition, the city of Indianapolis boasts a variety of local museums, political institutions, service organizations, and more, providing access to internships, service learning, and research opportunities.

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Curriculum

This combined program offers an innovative curriculum that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries. Sample courses in this program include:

HST 101 – An Introduction to History & Anthropology
PO 151 – Introduction to Comparative Politics
HST 215 – Themes in World History
HST 327 – The History of Human Rights
PO 322 – State and Local Government and Politics
PO 324 – The United States in the Asia Pacific

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“I’m grateful for the emphasis that my Butler education placed on interpersonal communication and the open sharing of ideas. And, of course, having the opportunity to live and study in DC for a semester helped me prepare to live and work in this city full-time.”

Annie Faulkner ’23

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Ageeth Sluis

Professor – History
Department of History, Anthropology and Classics

I am a professor of Latin American History in the department of History and Anthropology, and affiliate faculty in Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (RGSS) and International Studies (IS). I am also currently the Director of Global and Historical…
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Zachary Scarlett

Associate Professor – History
Department of History, Anthropology and Classics

Zachary Scarlett is an assistant professor of modern Chinese history. He works on Maoist politics and culture. His current manuscript project focuses on the Chinese Communist Party’s understanding of radical political movements in the 1960s. He is…
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Jishnu Guha-Majumdar

Assistant Professor – Political Science
Political Science – LAS

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