The rapidly growing fields of criminal justice, history, law, and political science offer countless job opportunities today. Graduates work in social studies education, forensic psychology, homeland security, juvenile justice, business, law enforcement, and more. Rivier’s history programs are designed to offer a broad global and historical perspective, while providing opportunities for research and analysis. All programs in the department offer a strong hands-on, field-based component. 

Rivier’s undergraduate programs prepare students to teach social studies, work in the public or private sector, or continue their studies at the graduate level. Alumni of the program are working for the FBI, National Passport Center, U.S. Customs, Department of Justice, the state of New Hampshire, and private law firms, to name a few.

Our undergraduate program in International Studies is an interdisciplinary major which incorporates courses in history, law, and political science; business administration; and modern languages. The program is designed to prepare students to meet the challenges presented by the complex global interconnections of the twenty-first century.

Our master of arts in teaching social studies program offers two tracks: one for current teachers seeking an advanced professional degree and one for prospective teachers seeking New Hampshire state certification. Aspiring teachers will take a blend of content, method, and practice courses and current teachers can expect to do advanced work in educational theory and pedagogy and select electives in their specific area of interest.

Rivier Advantages:

• Our history and political science programs are flexible, giving you the option to combine these majors with electives in literature, art, foreign languages, economics, and other fields of interest. 

• Real-world experience is an important part of all programs in the department; Criminal justice majors are required to complete an internship or practicum in the field, and history or political science majors are encouraged to complete a special assignment in their area of interest, whether it’s working on a political campaign, a research project, or for a historical society or museum.