History Degree

The history program at Kentucky Christian 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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Kentucky Christian University

South Limestone, Lexington, KY

Kentucky Christian University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Grayson, Kentucky and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school enrolls 700 students per year, allowing for smaller more engaging class sizes.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Theological and Ministerial Studies
• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Elementary Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students at Kentucky Christian University scored within the range of 18 - 22 on the ACT exam. This school has an admissions rate of 35 percent of which only 80 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $17,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

Kentucky Christian University participates in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA's Mid-South Conference in Football.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kentucky Christian University 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).