History Degree

The history program at Wisconsin Lutheran 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer history degrees.

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Wisconsin Lutheran College

1725 State St, La Crosse, WI

WLC, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Approximately 840 students are enrolled annually at Wisconsin Lutheran College.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 830 to 1090 for the SAT exam and between 21 to 27 on the ACT is common among students admitted to WLC. This school has an admissions rate of around 65% of which only 50% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $25,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Wisconsin Lutheran College. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $4,900. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The WLC "Warriors" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.wlc.edu.

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).