History Degree

The history program at Point 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 Georgia colleges that offer history degrees.

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Point University (Point U)

1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA

Point University is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in East Point, Georgia, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About 1,000 students enroll at Point U yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Point University offers:

• Counseling Psychology
• Business Administration
• Biblical Studies
• Music Performance

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 830 to 1020 on the SAT and between 17 to 21 on the ACT is common among students admitted to Point University. Point U has an admissions rate of around 47% of which only 70% chose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is around $18,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $3,200 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCCAA Division II)
• Volleyball (NCCAA Division II)

Students should visit the Point U website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more that is available at this school.

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

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $47800

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).