History Degree

The history program at University of Holy Cross 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 Louisiana colleges that offer history degrees.

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University of Holy Cross (NSU)

175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA

University of Holy Cross was formerly known as Our Lady of Holy Cross College.  The school is a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them.  Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision.  Approximately 1,300 students enroll at Our Lady of Holy Cross College per year.

Areas of study available at Our Lady of Holy Cross College include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Our Lady of Holy Cross College accepts around 60 percent of applicants. Of those accepted, about 59 percent of students enrolled.

The cost of tuition is around $10,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Some students at Our Lady of Holy Cross College may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

Students should visit the school's www.uhcno.edu to view additional information.

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).