History Degree

The history program at Greenville 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 Illinois colleges that offer history degrees.

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Greenville College

210 W Walnut St, Canton, IL

Greenville College provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Greenville, Illinois and operated as a private institution. The school's Free Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About 1,600 students enroll at Greenville College yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Greenville College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Visual And Performing Arts

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at Greenville College. A score within the range of 1331 - 1773 on the SAT, or 19 - 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 74 percent of which only 34 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at greenville.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $24,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs about $3,900 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about Greenville College can take a look at their website at http://www.greenville.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Greenville College offers a bachelor's degree program in history.

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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).