An understanding of history and political science is foundational for the study of every human endeavor. The History and Political Science Department at Carson-Newman is committed to helping students explore critical issues, gain insights and apply knowledge in shaping culture, governments and every sphere of society.
The Department of History and Political Science boasts an over 90% passage rate for the Praxis test for History teacher licensure and a 100% acceptance rate for students applying to graduate school in History or Political Science. There is also a 100% acceptance rate for political science majors applying to law school.
