Social Science: Sociology
The Waynesburg College Sociology program provides students with a broad framework for understanding the social forces shaping the modern world. The program is excellent preparation for a career in social service, management, criminal justice, government, and education, as well as for graduate study in sociology, social work, and allied fields.
Waynesburg College's historic emphasis on community service programs and the study of public policy provides an arena for meaningful dialogue about the direction of society. Such topics as the American family, urban sociology, criminology, and religion in America are examined in depth in the classroom, while co-curricular opportunities for service help to deepen your understanding of social realities, challenges, and opportunities.
The History Department encourages its students to take advantage of a wide range of internships in Greene County Historical Society, the National park Service, the Washington County Historical Society, and the Museum of London.
Small class sizes and access to knowledgeable and caring facultyRegional history conferences (Western Pennsylvania History Conference) in which students present papers, meet peers, share research, and plan careers in history
Creative independent study courses/projects
Outstanding research opportunities: Congressman Thomas E. Martin Collection
Judge John C. Knox Collection
Trans-Appalachian Collection
Even today, history defies classification. Some call it an art, while others call it a science. In reality, the historian employs both the resources of both the arts and sciences. The value of a History degree is evident by the opportunities available. With a History degree, you will be qualified for vocations in areas such as:Historical associations
Historical projects
Libraries, museums, research institutions
Religious and philanthropic organizations
Teaching
Editing and publishing
Resource management
Advertising
Banking
Market research
Insurance
Law
Journalism
Law
Insurance
Public relations
Travel and tourism
Government agencies
(Departments of Education, State Defense, Interior, and Justice)A Waynesburg College History degree prepares you for emplotment in all sectors, nonprofit, public or private.
Waynesburg College offers you the flexibility of a History degree with Pennsylvania teacher's certification. You can enroll as a history major while obtaining Pennsylvania social studies certification through our Secondary Education Option in History. As a member of this exciting and versatile program, you can specialize in history while preparing for a career as a high school teacher. With the advice and guidance of two advisors (History and Education), you will observe high school classes (sophomore year), complete a practicum (junior year), and complete a student teaching assignment (senior year). The Waynesburg College expereince enables students to develope the knowledge, experience, and a professional teaching style necessary to be a successful teacher.
Recent history graduates have decided to continue graduate study at institutions such as:Duquesne University
Ohio University
Pennsylvania State University
University of London
University of Maine
University of Pittsburgh
Utah State University
West Virginia universityPrepared by their Waynesburg College experience, recent History graduates enjoy successful careers as pastors in various Christian denominations, professional journalism, library and museum research and administration, teachers in secondary and higher educational settings, professionals in law and the criminal justice system, and corporate management and administtrative positions. A History degree from Waynesburg College provides vocational flexibility and success.