ECONOMICS, HISTORY &
POLITICAL SCIENCE | PLV
HISTORY, BA
Welcome to the Department of Economics, History, and Political Science on Pace
University’s Pleasantville campus. Courses offered by our department provide students
with the tools necessary for a better understanding of business, history, political
science, law – or simply a thorough grasp of what makes the world tick.
This degree program prepares students
for careers in law, education, publishing,
di p l o m a c y, m u s e u m s, an d pu bl ic
administration. Concentrations are
offered in U.S., European, and NonWestern History. The major may be
combined with a number of different
minors including Modern Languages,
Economics, Management, Marketing
and Law. For History majors who wish
to accelerate, there are combined
undergraduate/graduate programs.
The department offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics, Political Science,
and History, as well a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics. Minors
in Economics, African and African-American Studies, East Asian Studies, History,
Middle Eastern Studies, and Political Science are also available. The rigor of our major
and minor programs enables students to compete successfully in an ever more
challenging world; yet the programs are flexible enough to allow students to meet
their individual educational goals. Independent research opportunities abound
through seminars, independent studies, and tutorials.
Internships are also available in all three disciplines, and like our traditional and
online courses, they afford students an opportunity to interact with faculty members
who are not only knowledgeable but friendly and approachable. During their entire
time in the department, a faculty adviser/mentor will work closely with them to
ensure academic success at Pace and to provide a superior level of guidance in the
areas of graduate/professional school selection and career exploration.
ECONOMICS, BA
This degree program is ideal for students
interested in the social sciences. It allows
one to take a substantial number of
electives, in consultation with their
advisor, in related fields such as the
environment; gender, race and class
studies; economic history or whatever
satisfies their intellectual curiosity.
BUSINESS ECONOMICS, BS
This degree program combines the
traditional Economics curriculum with
a business core including courses such
as Accounting, Finance and business
law taken from Pace’s highly regarded
Lubin School of Business.
POLITICAL SCIENCE, BA
Students of political science learn that
they are engaged in a living discipline
that extends far beyond classroom
walls. Through exposure not only to
political theory and concepts - but to
practical experiences and internships,
interaction with real policy-makers, and
primary sources of international news
and information - students develop
the critical insights, skills, and contacts
needed to succeed in the real-world.
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ECONOMICS, HISTORY &
POLITICAL SCIENCE | PLV
ACCELERATED DEGREE
PROGRAMS
CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Students can expect engrossing debates
in a friendly atmosphere and lively lectures
by knowledgeable faculty who will
challenge students to think critically,
and grow academically and professionally,
in order to meet the career opportunities
of the 21st century.
FACULTY
The faculty of the department includes
nationally and internationally recognized
scholars, who are also engaging teachers,
whether in the classroom or online.
Their scholarship is evidenced by their
numerous books, monographs, and
articles published in journals, newspapers,
and periodicals intended for general
audiences. The department’s faculty
members also present their research
at international, national and regional
conferences.
CO-CURRICULAR
Model United Nations Club
Students can participate in the Model
United Nations’ competitions, where
they are part of a team dedicated to
learning how to create peace, justice,
and security in the world. The experience
simulates the United Nations, where
students take on the role of countries,
observers, and nongovernmental
organizations to debate the most
important issues facing the globe and
acquire the skills of diplomacy, consensus
–building, analysis and policy writing.
Honor Societies
Students meeting criteria stipulated by
the national honor societies and the
department are inducted as members
of Omicron Delta Epsilon, Beta-Kappa
of New York (Economics), Phi Alpha
Theta (History) or Pi Gamma Mu (Political
Science).
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Students who choose to major or
minor in any of the depar tment ’s
academic disciplines have an opportunity
to gain practical, resume building
experience through participation in
the award-winning Model United Nations
team, as well as internships in museums,
historical societies, archives, government
agencies, and think tanks.
HISTORY(SOCIAL STUDIES), BA/
ADOLESCENT EDUCATION, MST
The combined degree program
in History and Adolescent Education
is offered by the Dyson College
of Arts and Sciences and the Pace
University School of Education. It
leads to a Bachelors of Arts in
History and Masters of Science for
Teachers in Adolescent Education
(Grades 7-12). At the graduate
level, candidates will complete
the requirements for the initial
and professional certificates in
History (Social Studies).
POLITICAL SCIENCE, BA/ PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION, MPA
Our Bachelor of Arts in Political
Science/Master of Public Administration
program prepares you for an
exciting career by offering you
the chance to earn two degrees
in as little as five years. You can
apply your political theories
into government, non-profit,
environmental management or
healthcare administration.
STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES
Many of our graduates have gone on to
graduate or law school to attain careers
in higher education, education, nonprofit organizations, law, government
agencies, multi-national corporations
and financial institutions.
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