Greetings from the Chair
| Peter Levy, Ph.D. |
Welcome to the Web Site of the Department of History and Political Science. As you browse through our site, you will notice that the Department provides students with a variety of options within two baccalaureate programs. At the core of these programs is a rigorous academic component, taught by faculty members committed to excellence in teaching and to the success of our students. While York College is a teaching institution, you will find that our faculty continue to make professional contributions to their fields. As you review the individual web pages of our faculty, you will find a solid record of scholarly accomplishment and educational leadership. And, I think, you will find that we are a friendly bunch that genuinely enjoys interacting with our students.
The Department offers students numerous opportunities for growth outside the classroom. These include:
- Internships with government agencies, the media, business, historical societies, political parties, interest groups to name just a few of our placement opportunities
- The History and Political Science Organization which arranges lectures, debates and other activities for the entire college community
- The European Union Simulation, held annually in Washington, DC
- Past and Present, a journal of research in history and political science edited and published entirely by our students
- The Gladfelter Trust which provides funding for up to two students each year for independent research projects
- Scholarship Day, a college-wide event that showcases student work
- Phi Alpha Theta, a national honor society for history students
- Pi Sigma Alpha, a national honor society for political science students.
There are also opportunities for Service Learning through the Office of Career Services or the Student Activities Office as well as opportunities to Study Abroad. Students may also be interested in the College's Pre-Law Society, Student Government, or the International Students' Club to name just a few of the many special interest groups sponsored by York College.
Feel free to schedule an appointment with me or another faculty member if you have any questions about our programs.
