History, Political Science, and Law: Learn from the Past, Engage the Present, Prepare to Shape the Future.
MC’s Department of History & Political Science equips you with the research, analytical, and communication skills needed to thrive in today’s marketplace. You will gain a foundational understanding of various human cultures, governments, and legal systems. Through the study of history, political science and law at MC, you will better appreciate who we are and how we can contribute to human flourishing as professionals, citizens, and people of faith.
Featured Courses in History & Political Science
Introduction to Law
An introduction to legal terminology and reasoning, in law, the paralegal profession, and the legal profession.
International Relations
A deeper understanding of the principal economic and territorial problems among nations.
Judicial Process
Study the state and federal court systems, with an emphasis on Mississippi courts and their differences in jurisdiction and procedure.
The American Revolution
An in-depth study of the revolutionary, early Republic eras in American history, and the tumultuous events in British North America from the 1750s to 1800.
The Roman World
Explores the history of ancient Rome from the establishment of the city to the fall of the empire and the legacy left behind.
Civil War and Reconstruction
Dives into a study of the causes, events, major problems, and lasting effects of this period in the history of the South and the nation.
