We prepare graduates with a solid liberal arts education, ready for careers in fields like public history, law and government, foreign service, urban planning, and many more.
Department of History, Politics, and Geography
“I love the personal experience that’s provided at Wayne State. My professors are always helpful and are extremely responsive to my questions and concerns. They have also been very helpful in securing an internship that will help me with my goals.”
Grant Mathis
Majors: Geography, Political Science
Hometown: Creighton, Neb.
History, Politics, and Geography Programs
Choose from our history, politics, and geography majors, or enhance your education by adding on a second major or minor. Explore your options here.
“The Department of History, Politics, and Geography at Wayne State College invites students into the study of humanity. Through history we examine the lives of people in the past and what their actions reveal about human nature in the present. Through political science we consider the ways in which people make decisions on pressing issues in forums as diverse as town councils and the United Nations. Through geography we use space to think about our place in the world. Together we work to equip students to make sense of the world they have inherited and prepare them to shape it for the future.”
Randy Bertolas, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Professor of Geography
Outside the Classroom
At Wayne State College, you’ll have opportunities to enhance your education by participating in clubs, organizations, and more.
Clubs and Organizations
- Gamma Theta Upsilon (geography honor society)
- Phi Alpha Theta (history honor society)
- Pi Gamma Mu (social sciences honor society)
Service-Learning
Make a difference in the community while learning skills you can apply toward your future career. Wayne State’s Service-Learning program has received national awards in recognition of outstanding community service, with more than 400 students participating in Service-Learning projects each semester.
Opportunities
- Research projects and more – Conduct your own research projects and present your work at area geography conferences. Additionally, you will have opportunities to attend lectures by guest speakers and embark on travel adventures to places of geographical interest.
- Events and competitions – Show off your geography knowledge at WSC’s annual Geography Bowl, assist with the National Geographic State Bee in Nebraska, and participate in Social Sciences Day each semester.
- Contribute to a cause – Help promote historical awareness, civic engagement, diversity, and opportunity through Multicultural Affairs and events like Constitution Day and the voter registration drive.
Internships
We encourage all students to complete an internship before graduating, to gain experience in this field of study. Career Services is available to help you find the best internship opportunities.
Learn From the Best
Our faculty are accomplished. Several are highly regarded as experts and have been recognized with notable honors and awards. And with a low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll be sure to receive an excellent education in a personalized setting with a friendly atmosphere.
