College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

92 D EPARTMENT OF H ISTORY AND P OLITICAL S CIENCE The Department of History and Political Science in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences aims to help students develop a better understanding of their world through courses and degrees in academic disciplines focused on domestic and global affairs. Courses explore areas of study such as history, philosophy, legal studies, international studies, national security, and political science and are offered in the traditional classroom setting as well as online. Included among courses offered by the department are independent studies, internships, and study abroad programs. The following programs are offered by the Department of History and Political Science:  Master of Science in National Security Affairs  Graduate Certificate in National Security Affairs  Bachelor of Arts in History  Bachelor of Arts in International Studies  Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies  Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy  Bachelor of Arts in Political Science  Undergraduate Minors: African Diaspora Studies History International Law International Studies Irish Studies Latin American and Caribbean Studies Legal Studies Philosophy Note: For information on all undergraduate programs, please see the Undergraduate Student Catalog: http://www.nova.edu/undergraduatestudies/forms/2016-17_undergraduate_catalog.pdf