History Degree

The history program at Western Wyoming Community 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 Wyoming colleges that offer history degrees.

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Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC)

1 Whitney Way, Sheridan, WY

About

Western Wyoming Community College, located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is a public two year institution founded in 1959 as the fifth of seven community colleges located in the state.  WWCC operates through a unique campus designed to protect students from the harsh winters that affect the area, resulting in an a series of hallways that connect the various buildings. Over the years growth in enrollment has caused expansion and redesign of the campus with financial support from the community.

Academics

Students may choose from academic transfer and career training programs in order to fulfill their personal and professional goals. Academic transfer programs allow for the completion of the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution in order to complete their bachelor's degree.

Training programs provide education and skill development in a high demand field or industry for the purposes of long term employment as a qualified professional upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate upon completion. Distance learning options also allow student to complete a bachelor's or master's degree online through the school's relationship with a number of colleges and universities.

Programs offered include:

• Biology
• Accounting
• Communication
• Computer Programming
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrollment at WWCC must be at least 18 years old or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Students must submit an application, provide test scores and transcripts if available, possibly take a placement exam, and pay all associated fees. Meeting with a counselor and taking part in student orientation is also encouraged. Financial aid is also available for student based on need in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), in order to determine eligibility.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Wyoming Community College offers an associate's degree program in history.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic 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).