History Degree

The history program at Texarkana 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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Texarkana College (UTMB)

301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX

Texarkana College is located in Texarkana, Texas. TC serves the twin cities of Texarkana located on each side of the Texas-Arkansas Border.  The school was founded in 1927 and the school experienced steady growth in enrollment until the end of World War II.  After the war, it became apparent to the school administration that returning veterans would require the expansion of the schools facilities and services.

In the late 1950's the school separated from the Texarkana public school system.  By doing so, TC established its own board of trustees to run independently.  The next inflection point for the school came in the early seventies.

In 1971, the school formed a formal partnership with Texas A&M University Texarkana.  A partnership of this nature allowed Texarkana College to offer a wider range of service s and educational opportunities in east Texas. Today the school enrolls over 5000 students annually and is expected to grow further in the years to come.

Academics

Texarkana College offers a large number of programs designed to provide academic transfer opportunities or allow students to obtain career or technical training. Academic transfer programs assist students in the process of earning a bachelor's degree by allowing them to complete the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education.

Once completes, students may apply to any four year institution to finish their degree. Students are encouraged to meet with academic advisor to plan their curriculum and achieve a higher probability of admission to the college or university of their choosing.

Career and technical training programs provide the skills and abilities necessary to become professionals in the workforce. These programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate degree that demonstrates competence in their area of study.

Graduates will be able to seek work opportunities at the entry level immediately after graduation. Such programs provide a comprehensive education through traditional classroom education and if necessary through practical labs.

Programs offered include:

• Culinary Arts
• Automotive Technology
• General Education
• Cosmetology
• Vocational Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

As a two year open enrollment institution, any students who meet the minimum requirements for admission will be accepted once they have submitted an application for admission. Students must be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent.

For students that have reached 18 years of age lacking a diploma or equivalent will enter the school on probationary status requiring a higher level of academic success in order to remain in school initially. Once admitted, students should meet with an academic advisor to plan their curriculum and outline goals. Registration takes place prior to the start of each semester.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants and scholarships. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will be used by the school to determine need, eligibility and awards. Students should submit the FAFSA prior to the priority deadlines for financial aid listed on the school's financial aid website. Students must reapply for aid every year.

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).