History Degree

The history program at Hiram 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 Ohio colleges that offer history degrees.

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Hiram College (Hiram)

310 E Market St, Tiffin, OH

Hiram College began its history in 1850 in Hiram, Ohio. Its founder, Amos Sutten Hayden, created a non-sectarian co-educational institution wherein men and women from diverse backgrounds learned freely in an egalitarian setting. Hiram College was listed among Loren Pope's Colleges That Change Lives.

President James A. Garfield attended Hiram College then returned to teach and eventually was made principal prior to the start of the civil war. Hiram College has a rich history and is unique in its break down for semesters.

Each year is broken down into two 15 week semesters, which is further segmented into a twelve week portion offering 3 classes, and a 3 week portion focusing on a single class. The three week course can vary based on the course of study; it can be used for an internship or short term study abroad opportunities. The system, known as the Hiram Plan, has been well received by students and graduates.

Academics

Hiram College offers three formats for learning. Students can take the traditional approach and take their studies during the day, weekend courses through the weekend college program that meets every other week, or enter the graduate studies program.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting and Financial Management
• Philosophy
• Sociology
• Environmental Studies
• Business Management
• Religious Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students Applying to Hiram College must complete an application along with all ancillary material, including letters of recommendation, transcripts and test scores along with a personal interview. Once completed and submitted the material will be reviewed and a response given within 3 weeks. Hiram College also provides financial aid assistance to qualified students. Student should visit or contact the financial aid office to determine eligibility and resolve any questions.

Athletics

The Hiram College Terriers Participate in the NCAA Division 3 and the North Coast Athletic Conference.

Athletic programs include:

• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Swimming & Diving

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).