History Degree

The history program at Notre Dame de Namur 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 California colleges that offer history degrees.

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Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU)

47671 Westinghouse Drive, Fremont, CA

NDNU is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Belmont, California, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Notre Dame de Namur University is nearly a thousand annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Notre Dame de Namur University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 840 - 1060 for the SAT exam and between 18 - 23 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. This school accepts approximately 70% of applicants yearly. Of those accepted, around 14% of students enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $33,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The price of on-campus housing is around $8,400 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for NDNU is the "Argonauts", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the NDNU website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more.

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).