Welcome to the

Department of History, Philosophy, Religion and Legal Studies

Welcome to the Morehead State University Department of History, Philosophy, Religion and Legal Studies website. At this site, you will find information about our degree programs, faculty, student organizations, internships and study abroad programs, and career opportunities.

Programs

Our department offers exciting programs of study that will enable you to understand the historical, philosophic, religious and legal worlds in which you live. At the Programs link above you will find information on our History, Philosophy, Religion, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, and Social Studies programs.

You may join one of our programs with an interdisciplinary minor in Appalachian Studies, International Studies, or Women's Studies. If you plan to attend law school, you may prepare by choosing a History, or Paralegal Studies major, or a Legal Studies minor. At the Programs link above, you will find information on all these programs.

Faculty

Our History, Philosophy and Religion faculty all hold Ph.D.s in their respective disciplines; and all the Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies faculty have law degrees. They are known for their small classes, their use of active learning methods, and their engaging students in career-oriented activities outside the classroom.

Our faculty are actively involved in service to the eastern Kentucky region and engaged in a variety of research projects statewide, nationally, and overseas. They participate in study abroad programs and prepare students to participate in those programs and in state, national, and international internship programs. At the Faculty link above, you will find information on their teaching, research, and service activities.

Student Organizations

Our students participate in campus, state, and national organizations related to their study of geography, government, history, and law. At the Student Organizations link above, you will find information on their membership requirements and activities.

Internships and Study Abroad Programs

Our students participate in local, state, national, and international internship and study abroad programs in Kentucky, Washington, D.C., Canada, Europe, Latin America, and Far East. At the Internships and Study Abroad Programs link above, you will find information on your internship and study abroad opportunities.

Careers

Our students have attended graduate and professional schools and pursued a variety of careers in fields related to their study of history, philosophy, religion and legal studies. At the Career link above you will find information on your career opportunities.

Contact Us

We welcome your e-mail inquiries. We would be pleased to talk with you about our programs. You may call us at 606-783-2655. If you would like to visit the department, we are located on the MSU campus in 354 Rader. You may use the Contact Us link above to access our email addresses and office hours.