History Degree

The history program at Ottawa University – Phoenix 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 Arizona colleges that offer history degrees.

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Ottawa University – Phoenix

Also known as OU - Phoenix

2251 E. Navajo Blvd., Holbrook, AZ

Ottawa University - Phoenix provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Phoenix, Arizona and operated as a private institution. The school's American Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 1,100 students annually, allowing for greater access to faculty.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

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

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $11,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Some students at OU - Phoenix may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students can visit the Ottawa University - Phoenix website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, 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).