History Degree

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

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Lourdes University (LCCC)

1005 North Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH

LU is a nonprofit private institution located in Sylvania, Ohio and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 2,500 students enroll at Lourdes University yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs LU offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found at lourdes.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $14,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,600 per year. Some students at LU may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

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

• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Volleyball (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the Lourdes University website to see a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LCCC has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).