Jan. 28 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The campus will be closed to all non-essential personnel, and all campus activities are canceled. All buildings except residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. This is due to the extended time required to clear the extensive snow and ice accumulation on campus. University crews are making every effort to resume campus operations, as a safe return to in-person learning and work remains our top priority. Only essential personnel and residential students are permitted access to the campus on Jan. 28. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

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 Department of History & Government

Concentrations & Tracks

The Department of History and Government offers offers several concentrations and tracks for undergraduate students. Through these programs, students gain expertise in specific areas of history and government to become adequately prepared for life after graduation.

Concentrations & Tracks

 Review the program requirements for students pursuing a major in History and Government.

General History Concentration

The General History Concentration is designed as a traditional liberal arts program that emphasizes theory and research so that the student is prepared for graduate studies in history.

General History Concentration Program Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog

Tracks

There are three sub-fields of upper level history courses, which are the African Sub-Field, the European Sub-Field, and the United States Sub-Field. History Majors must take two courses in each of the three sub-fields for their eighteen hours of upper level course work (300-level or higher) in history.

African History Track
European History Track
United States History Track

 

Government Concentration

The government concentration focuses on three core areas: American government and politics, comparative politics and international relations, and political philosophy and theory.

Government Concentration Program Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog

Tracks

Students are required to take two courses from each of the following sub-fields: American Government, Comparative and International Politics, and Political Philosophy. At least one course from each sub-field has to be at or above the 300-level.

American Government
Comparative/International Politics
Political Philosophy

 

History (Social Studies) Education Track

This track is designed for students pursuing a career in teaching history and/or social studies. The student-educator candidate must meet criteria set by both the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the university.

History (Social Studies) Education Track Program Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog