American History & Government
Study History in preparation for professional careers in education, government, law, or business.
Study History in preparation for professional careers in education, government, law, or business.
Build a strong foundation in American history and political systems with Madonna University's Certificate in American History & Government. This versatile program equips you with specialized knowledge and opens doors to diverse career paths in education, government, law, business, and beyond.
Imagine a career where you investigate historical mysteries, influence public policy, or captivate young minds with stories of the past. With Madonna University's Certificate in American History & Government, these exciting possibilities are within reach.
Beyond the classroom, your knowledge opens doors to diverse and rewarding careers:
Please note that while Madonna University's Certificate in American History & Government equips you with a strong foundation in the field, many of the exciting careers mentioned above may require further education or professional certifications. This certificate serves as a robust starting point, preparing you for further academic pursuits like graduate programs or entry-level positions in your chosen field.
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Gain an understanding of historical and current instances of both international and civil conflict, international political systems and how they govern, foreign policies and human rights.
Study the major historical events, personalities and themes of selected world cultures from their earliest days to the present, with special attention to the diversity and commonality of human experiences in time.
Professor Dennis Bozyk presently serves as Chair of the Department of History. He earned his M.A. in History from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and completed his doctoral course work in the History of International Relations at Michigan State University.
He offers classroom and online courses at the undergraduate and graduate level to Madonna's on-campus students and to international students in Dubai, China and Haiti. He has received the Faculty Excellence Award from the university and continues to place the highest priority on advising and teaching.
Bozyk has presented scholarship in the discipline of history and in the theory and practice of university teaching and learning.
Bozyk has been awarded individual grants from such prestigious groups as the Kellogg Foundation and the Lilley Endowment, and has participated in university grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Michigan Humanities Council.
He is a member of several scholarly organizations related to history, including the American Historical Association and the Historical Association of the United Kingdom.
Ph.D., University of Southern California
M.A., University of Southern California
B.A., University of Minnesota Minneapolis
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Paul Radzilowski holds degrees from the University of Minnesota and the University of Southern California.
He has taught History at Madonna University since 2003, especially world and European history, and historical methods, but he also has experience in teaching a variety of Humanities courses, and has led study abroad trips.
He has taught classes for graduate, undergraduate, and high school special enrollment students.
His research interests include micro-history, the study of culture and religion in Late Medieval Poland, and the interrelations of history and philosophy.
He has been published in journals such as Polish Review, Catholic Social Science Review, and Logos, and has held grants, which include an IIE Fulbright Grant.
