The department trains students in the discipline «Modern History of Kazakhstan» at the faculties of the University. In the course of training, the department forms socially significant patriotic qualities and values among students. Teachers of the department implement educational, research and educational work; promote the activities of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan.

The department has doctors, candidates, masters of historical sciences, laureate of the Ch.Ch. Valikhanov Prize for the best scientific research in the field of humanities.

The department is a member of the Association of Departments of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, cooperates with the APK of the Karaganda region, the departments of the APK of the L. N. Gumilyov ENU, S. Toraighyrov PSU, Kokshetau State University named after Sh. Valikhanov and with ethno-cultural associations of the Karaganda region.

The department has a demonstration room, which displays visual demonstration materials, presentations, and a depository for the activities of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan.