Department of History and Philosophy

The Department of History and Philosophy offers majors in Anthropology, Black Studies, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Philosophy. It also houses the Cultural Diversity program.

For more information about our programs please click on the appropriate link under programs and courses.

To read issues of Scholium, an occasional publication on happenings and reflections of the department, please click on the appropriate link under Scholia.

Department Chair
Dr. George White

Announcements: Cultural Diversity Lecturer co-edits new book Andrew P. Jackson has co-edited, "The 21st Century Black Librarian in America: Issues and Challenges," Scarecrow Press, 2012. Other co-editors are Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. and Akilah S. Nosakhere.; History Professor's book is re-published. Dr. Basdeo Mangru, Associate Professor of History, announces the re-publication of his book, "Benevolent Neutrality: Indian Government Policy and Labour Migration to British Guiana, 1854-1884," London: Hansib Publications, 1987, repub., 2012.

York College / CUNY

Department of History and Philosophy