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Department of History & Political Science

John A. Kenney Hall, Room 70-104 

MISSION

The Department of History and Political Science is committed to training students to become competent citizens at home and abroad.  The department is home to faculty members whose pedigree - national and international - uniquely positions them to train the next generation of leaders with a keen understanding of the core ideas, historical and political processes, which have shaped and continue to shape societies.

Degrees Offered

  • Bachelor of Science, History
  • Bachelor of Science, Political Science
  • Ph.D.,  Intergrative Public Policy and Development

Minors Offered

Active Student Organizations

Student Learning Outcomes

The History and Political Science programs provide students with core and elective courses targeting the career path in history, political science or related fields. A degree in history or political science fulfills graduation requirements and uniquely positions the graduating Tuskegee student for graduate level study in the fields of law, education, or museum studies. Tuskegee University History or Political Science Program graduates are distinguished by their superior writing, research, and critical thinking skills.

  • Students will acquire and apply core knowledge, skills, and competencies, in History and Political Science.
  • Students will be able to conduct and present history and political science research projects based on various methodologies and perspectives.
  • Students will engage in interdisciplinary activities for the benefit of learning, collaborating and networking with one another.
  • Students will be assisted and be able to identify opportunities for educational enrichment beyond their academic work in the classroom.
  • Students will be motivated and encouraged to pursue graduate/professional programs of study.Students will appreciate and embrace an active and sustained life of intellectual and social activity.

Memorandums of Understandings with Law Schools

Click here to learn about the MOUs that the Department of History and Political Science and its Pre-Law Program have with accredited law schools throughout the United States.

FACULTY

Dr. John Tilghman
Department Chair
Associate Professor of History
JAKH (BIOE) 70-103
jtilghman@tuskegee.edu
334-727-8749

Dr. Lisa Bratton
Associate Professor of History
JAKH (BIOE)  70-100
lbratton@tuskegee.edu
334-724-4913

Dr. Monyai Chavers
Assistant  Professor of  Political Science
JAKH (BIOE) 70-107
mchavers@tuskegee.edu
334-727-4614

Dr. Astin Cole
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Co-Advisor, Pi Sigma Alpha
JAKH (BIOE)  70-102
acole@tuskegee.edu
334-727-8401

Dr. Joe B. Jimmeh
Associate Professor of Political Science
JAKH (BIOE) 70-415
jjimmeh@tuskegee.edu
334-724-4914

Dr. Tammy Laughlin
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Advisor, 3 + 3 Program
Co-Advisor, Pre-Law Society
JAKH (BIOE) 70-114
tlaughlin@tuskegee.edu
334-724-8477

Dr. Emmanuel Obuah
Assistant Professor of History
Co-Advisor, Pre-Law Society
JAKH 70-106
eobuah@tuskegee.edu
334-727-4741

Dr. Zaakira Sadrud-Din
Assistant Professor of History
Co-Advisor, Phi Alpha Theta
JAKH (BIOE) 70-107
zsadruddin@tuskegee.edu
334-727-8277

Dr. Abdul Salau 
Assistant Professor of History
JAKH (BIOE) 70-101
asalau@tuskegee.edu
334-727-8660

Dr. S. Thomas Ritchie
Assistant Professor of History
Co-Advisor, Phi Alpha Theta
Coach, Campus All-Star Challenge
JAKH 70-108
sritchie@tuskegee.edu
334-727-8520

ADJUNCT/ AFFILIATED FACULTY

Dr. Heba Abdo
Adjunct Professor of History

Mr. Marvin Byrd
Adjunct Professor of History
mbyrd@tuskegee.edu

Ms. Catiana Foster
Adjunct Professor of History
cfoster@tuskegee.edu

Atty. Robert S. Thompson
Adjunct Professor of Political Science

Dr. Kellei Samuels
Adjunct Professor of Political Science
ksamuels@tuskegee.edu

STAFF

Mrs. Dawn Calhoun
Administrative Assistant
dcalhoun@tuskegee.edu
334-727-8541

STUDENT RESOURCES & INFORMATION

Student Clubs & Organizations

Curriculum Planning

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. John Tilghman, Dept Chair
History Department 
334-727-8541