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Contact Information
Email: [email protected]Phone: (626) 815-3843
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location
Ronald Building, Room 130History Major
The history major provides students with a solid foundation in American and world history, geography, research, and writing, while also allowing students to study their preferred time periods, regions, and historical themes. Upon graduation, students are equipped for numerous career paths that call for reasoning, the ability to analyze complex problems, well-developed writing skills, and familiarity with a variety of cultures.History Minor
Learn about the triumphs and tragedies of humankind through studies in American, European, and world history, as you prepare to make solid decisions that are grounded in the human experience.Political Science Major
The political science major furnishes students with a solid foundation in American government, politics, history, and classical and modern political thought, preparing them to take an informed, intelligent, and leading role in the affairs of their community, country, and world. Upon graduation, students enter careers in government, research, policy, law, military, and law enforcement.Political Science Minor
Learn about classical and modern political thought, American politics, and international relations as you prepare to become an advocate for truth and justice in your community and beyond.Prelaw Minor
Become versed in political science, criminal law, constitutional law, and political philosophy as you prepare for the rigors of law school.Social Science Major
The social science major supplies students with an integrated study of the social sciences—history, political science, geography, economics, sociology, and psychology—which helps them develop analytical skills, comparative perspectives, critical judgment, and a knowledge base about the world. Upon graduation, students will have completed a subject-matter program in social science approved the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, allowing them to bypass the CSET exam and begin pursuing teaching at the high school or junior high school level.