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History Degree
The history program at University of Dayton 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 Ohio colleges that offer history degrees.
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University of Dayton
2741 C Lyons Road, Miamisburg, OH
University of Dayton is a nonprofit private institution that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Dayton, Ohio, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Approximately eleven thousand students enroll at UD yearly.
Students may choose from several areas of study, including:
- Education
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to University of Dayton. Scores between 24 to 29 on the ACT or 1060 to 1260 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for admission. University of Dayton accepts approximately 80% of applicants. Of those accepted, around 22% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at udayton.edu.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $35,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $6,800. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The mascot for University of Dayton is the "Flyers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students can take a look at the school's http://www.udayton.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the History Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Dayton offers a bachelor's degree program in history.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 13 |
| Female | 6 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the History program at University of Dayton, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students University of Dayton accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, University of Dayton may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Dayton is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Basketball (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Track and Field (Atlantic 10 Conference)
- Football (Pioneer Football League)
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball