History Degree

The history program at Brewton – Parker 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 Georgia colleges that offer history degrees.

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Brewton – Parker College

500 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, GA

Brewton - Parker College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mount Vernon, GA and operated as a private institution. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Brewton - Parker College, with only approximately 780 students enrolled, has a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to Brewton - Parker College. Scores within the range of 14 to 20 on the ACT or 1170 to 1490 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase your chances for acceptance. 95% of applicants are admitted to Brewton - Parker College, of which 47 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at bpc.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $15,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,200. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Brewton - Parker College "Barons" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to see more about this school may check out their website at http://www.bpc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Brewton – Parker College offers a bachelor'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).