History Degree

The history program at Campbellsville 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 Kentucky colleges that offer history degrees.

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Campbellsville University

717 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY

Campbellsville University provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Campbellsville, KY and operated as a private institution. The school's Southern Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Campbellsville University has an annual student enrollment of nearly three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Campbellsville University offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1220 to 1630 for the SAT exam and between 18 to 23 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Campbellsville University. 63% of those who apply are admitted to Campbellsville University, of which 36 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is around $23,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Campbellsville University "Tigers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Sports available:

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

Students can visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more that is available at this school.

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).