Such gifts also bring outside speakers to campus. The Fund was started by Mary Jane Stanton, and continues to grow in order to fund student travel to conferences and other events linked to their on-campus study. The department runs an internship program as well as tours to Eastern Europe, Central America, and South Africa. Students traveling with the Core 250 study tour are also eligible for funding. After graduation, our departmental majors go on to careers in dozens of different fields.
Teaching is an option a number of graduates choose, but it is only one of many.
For many careers in the history, political, and international studies, some education beyond the undergraduate degree may be necessary. For careers in the public sector, graduate education in public policy, law, and public administration are often helpful. The best preparation for graduate school is your acquisition of solid writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Law schools do not require certain courses, but department majors are encouraged to take a logic course along with major requirements. For most graduate schools the graduate Record examination is required.