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100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
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72FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,259Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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History Degree
The history program at Belhaven University 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 Mississippi colleges that offer history degrees.
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Belhaven University
1000 ASU Dr Ste 359, Alcorn State, MS
Belhaven University is a nonprofit private college that has many degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jackson, MS, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Belhaven University has an annual student enrollment of over 3,100.
Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Belhaven University. A score in a range of 885 to 1165 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. 51% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 34% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $20,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.
Athletic programs are available at Belhaven University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division I)
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Football (NAIA Division I)
Students Enrolled in the History Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Belhaven University offers a bachelor's degree program in history.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 6 |
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
Upon completion of the History program at Belhaven University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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 (
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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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants Belhaven University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Belhaven University may provide services including:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Belhaven University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (American Southwest Conference)
- Basketball (American Southwest Conference)
- Football (American Southwest Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball