History Degree

The history program at Truett – McConnell 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 Georgia colleges that offer history degrees.

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Truett – McConnell College

107 Kincaid Drive, Toccoa Falls, GA

Truett - McConnell College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Cleveland, GA, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Southern Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school enrolls 800 students per year, allowing for greater access to faculty.

Areas of study available at Truett - McConnell College include but are not limited to:

• Elementary Education
• History
• Liberal Arts
• Christian Studies
• Commerce
• Religious, Sacred Music

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to Truett - McConnell College are between 16 - 20 for the ACT exam, or 1190 - 1570 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 83% of which only 54% chose to enroll.

The cost of tuition is close to $17,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $2,900. Some students at Truett - McConnell College may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Truett - McConnell College is the "Bears", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the school's http://www.truett.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Truett – McConnell College offers a bachelor's degree program in history.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).