Study History and Political Science at the University of Montana
Share your passion for history and political science as a teacher or educator. The political science concentration of the bachelor's in history at UM prepares you to teach history, government and one additional social science at the middle and high school levels. It's also excellent preparation for other careers that involve history pedagogy and historical research – such as jobs in museums, archives and historic preservation.
If you enjoy working in the field, you're in the right place. Our history degree emphasizes hands-on learning and research – 100% of our students conduct an original research project guided by a faculty mentor. At UM, you'll also learn from the best, as our award-winning instructors guide you through historical epochs, from the ancient Mediterranean to 19th century America, to modern Latin America.

