Department of Intelligence Studies, Geospatial Science, Political Science and History (IGPH)

WELCOME!
Thank you for choosing FSU and the Department of IGPH

Congratulations Class of 2021 (video)

Choosing a major in the Department of Intelligence Studies, Geospatial Science, Political Science and History (IGPH) will prepare you with a strong liberal arts and critical thinking background for your career after graduation. Our graduates have careers in the public and private sector from academia, public schools, legal, military, non-profit, museums and more.

Graduates from our department are prepared to continue their education in graduate and professional schools.

IGPH offers three online degree completion programs: History, Intelligence Studies, and Political Science. The online degree completion program allow students to complete their upper-division (junior and senior level) courses online. To be admitted to the ODC program, students must already have completed the University College Core Curriculum or be dual enrolled with a partnering community college. For more information visit FSU Online Admissions.

If you would like to discuss majoring on one of our programs contact our department Academic Advisor, Mrs. Shawna Feemster (910-672-2322, skfeemster@uncfsu.edu).

News and Notes

  • Kudos to Dr. Richard Hall, who published a book on Jonathan Edwards and Arthur Schopenhauer on The Freedom of The Will: Two Philosophical Pessimists with Edwin Mellen Press (2023).
  • Dr. Robert Taber participated in Communities in Action: Building a Better North Carolina at the White House on Thursday, September 22. He joined North Carolina elected and community leaders and White House officials to discuss the impact of Biden-Harris policies and legislation on our state. 
  • It is not too early to think about summer school. Learn more and join us this summer.

COVID

Although the pandemic has receded, Fayetteville State University continues to be vigilant and prepared. For the most current and detailed information on COVID-related matters, check the Coronavirus page.


A Message from the Chair

We are a multi-disciplinary department offering challenging classes designed to prepare you with a strong liberal arts education leading to a successful career in the 21st century.

In the Department of Intelligence Studies, Geospatial Science, Political Science and History you have several programs in which to major or minor: Geography, History, Intelligence Studies, and Political Science, Sustainability, and Philosophy minors.

We invite you to join us for one of our Global Literacy lecture programs, clubs or classes. If we may be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the department staff or program faculty.

Sincerely,
Dr. Linda D. Tomlinson
Chairperson, Department of Intelligence Studies, Geospatial Science, Political Science and History (IGPH)