History Degree

The history program at Marian 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer history degrees.

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Marian University

745 West Main Street, Watertown, WI

Marian University is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, in a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at Marian University.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. The majority of students at this school scored between 18 to 23 on the ACT. Approximately 80% of all applicant were accepted at Marian University, with 37% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at marianuniversity.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $25,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $3,900 each year. Some students at Marian University may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Marian University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.marianuniversity.edu.

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).