Make history; own politics
The world is getting smaller so it is important to explore our responsibilities as local and global citizens. Students in history and political science investigate critical questions that help us understand where we have been and where we can go from here. In small courses taught by published experts, students explore diverse topics. On-campus events such as Constitution Day and off-campus internships prepare students for careers in law, nonprofit, public or governmental service, politics, and education.
Contact Information
Dr. Amanda Donahoe
Chair, Associate Professor of Political Science
318.869.5186 adonahoe@centenary.edu
Dr. Jama Grove
Assistant Professor of History
318.869.5046 jgrove@centenary.edu
Dr. Chad Fulwider Professor of History
318.869.5166 cfulwider@centenary.edu
History & Political Science Unique Opportunities
• Work with faculty conducting nationally-recognized research
• Intern with elected officials, government agencies, campaigns, museums, or archives
• Study international relations abroad, or learn more about American politics through the Washington Semester program
• Participate in Model Arab League
• Minor in Legal Studies
Selected Course Offerings
• Great Britain and the British Empire
• Women, War, and Peace
• Global Politics
• Southern History
• Presidency and Congress
• Constitutional Law and Politics
• Black Freedom Struggles
• Paths Not Taken
Degrees Offered
• B.A. History
• B.A. Political Science
Pre-Law Program
Centenary’s pre-law program has an excellent placement record, with over 90% of students who applied to law school gaining acceptance over the past 5 years. The average LSAT score of Centenary graduates exceeds the national average. Centenary students on the pre-law track can choose to declare a minor in Legal Studies, taking courses in public law, symbolic logic, advanced rhetoric, economics, sociology, history, political science and more. Public law classes at Centenary focus on case reading and legal research to prepare prospective law school students for their first year in law school. Centenary is proud to have a partnership with LSU Law, giving Legal Studies minors interested in pursuing careers in public interest law a pathway for priority consideration for admission to LSU Law.
Maria Zabaneh ’21
Shreveport, Louisiana
Pursuing a Ph.D. at Boston University
“Centenary gave me the tools to expand my intellectual horizons beyond just history, allowing me to become a wellrounded student. I was not only surrounded by a wonderful group of faculty that nurtured my desire to learn, but also the Centenary community who provided me with numerous enriching opportunities to pursue such as volunteering in my community or studying abroad.”
3/4 of Centenary students have participated in an international experience
100 % of tenure-track faculty hold the highest degree in their fields
94 % Medical School acceptance rate over the past 5 years
90 %+ Law School acceptance rate over the past 5 years
100 % of first-year students receive merit aid