Department of History, Political Science, and Criminal Justice

Programs in the Department of History, Political Science, and Criminal Justice offer a strong hands-on experience, enhanced by field-based components. Graduates work in social studies education, forensic psychology, homeland security, juvenile justice, business, law enforcement, and a variety of other fields. You’ll find our alumni 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.

Consistent with Rivier’s mission, our programs offer a broad global and historical perspective, while providing opportunities for research and analysis.

Real-World Learning

At the heart of the department and programs is a focus on real-world experiences. Students complete internships or practicums in the field, and our political science students often 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.

Experiences outside of the classroom help bring learning to life. The Model United Nations is an active campus group that participates in the Harvard conference in Boston every year. Meeting once a week, our students prepare for the event, researching, writing about, and discussing various global and political issues.