History Degree

The history program at Clarendon College prepares students for careers in politics, publishing, journalism, media and writing, as well as business and commerce, public sector administration, and charity and voluntary sectors. The program focuses on general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing, and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Program courses include: historiography, historical research methods, studies of specific periods, issues and culture, and historic preservation. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer history degrees.

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Clarendon College

101 College Heights, Cisco, TX

About

Clarendon College, located in Clarendon, Texas, was founded in 1898 and was originally established by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and operated as a private institution. In 1927 the school was purchased by the Clarendon school board due to financial difficulties operating the school.

As a result the school was reopened as a two year institution when it had originally grown into a bachelor degree granting institution, having awarded its first such degrees its final year as a private school. The school serves the counties of Armstrong, Childress, Briscoe, Conley, Collingsworth, Gray, Wheeler and Hall.

Academics

Individuals wishing to study at Clarendon College may choose from a variety of programs that allow for transfer or career development. Academic transfer is accomplished by first completing a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete one's bachelor degree.

Career programs provide education and training in a high demand field or industry, preparing the individual for entry into the workforce for the purposes of long term employment upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Agriculture
• Architecture
• Commerce
• Education
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Clarendon College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that are at least eighteen years old or have a high school diploma. Prospective students are asked to complete the application, pay all fees, submit transcripts and test scores if available, and take a placement exam prior to registration if deemed necessary.

Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor is also encouraged for new students. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the applicant's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Historians

Description

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, historians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.7% from 2014 to 2024

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).