History Degree

The history program at Talladega College 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 Alabama colleges that offer history degrees.

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Talladega College

3601 Stillman Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL

Talladega College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Talladega, Alabama. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school maintains a United Church of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Talladega College, with only approximately 710 students enrolled, provides a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Talladega College offers:

• African-American Studies
• Business Administration
• Psychology
• English and Language Arts Teacher Education
• Computer

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting all applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $12,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $2,600. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Talladega College "Tornadoes" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students may visit the school's http://www.talladega.edu to see 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).