Learn from the past to define the future.
Overview
McPherson offers a major in history, a major in history and politics and a minor in history. Our program helps you explore the human experience and gather context on the perception of history while strengthening writing and research skills.
You’ll learn how history flows out of the decisions made during crucial points throughout time in your classes through the lens of historic decision-makers. A strong basis in history provides value in whatever career setting you pursue - museums, courtrooms, classrooms, government offices and more. It’s also a broad program that prepares you for post-graduate education.
Majors
History
To prepare graduates for careers and post graduate education in history, museum studies, law, archival work, and related fields.
Politics and History
To prepare graduates for careers and post graduate education in politics, government, law, library science and related fields.
Featured History & Politics Student Story

Additional Programs
Minor
History
Teaching Licensure
History for Teaching Licensure (6-12)
Experiences & Outcomes
Phi Alpha Theta
A professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians
Phi Alpha Theta
Faculty & Staff
Matt Cotton
- Adjunct Instructor
Kerry Dobbins Ph.D.
- Associate Professor of History
Ken Yohn Ph.D.
- Professor of History


