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- School Code: 293600
- Phone: (910) 296-2400
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
46.98%FINANCIAL AID RATE
93%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$12,151Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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History Degree
The history program at Johnson C Smith 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 North Carolina colleges that offer history degrees.
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Johnson C Smith University (JCSU)
133 James Sprunt Drive, Kenansville, NC
Johnson C Smith University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Charlotte, NC. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Over 1,300 students enroll at Johnson C Smith University yearly.
Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Social Sciences
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 750 to 960 for the SAT exam and within the range of 15 to 19 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Johnson C Smith University. Only 29% of applicants are admitted to the school due to the high volume of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spaces available. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is approximately $19,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Johnson C Smith University. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $4,300 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.
Johnson C Smith University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.jcsu.edu.
Students Enrolled in the History Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. JCSU offers a bachelor's degree program in history.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the History program at JCSU, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates JCSU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Johnson C Smith University may provide student services including:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Johnson C Smith University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Track and Field (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Football (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Bowling