History Degree

The history program at Fort Valley State 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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Fort Valley State University (GHC)

3175 Cedartown Highway, S.E., Rome, GA

Fort Valley State University is a public historically black institution located in Fort Valley, GA. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Georgia. Approximately 3,700 students are enrolled annually at Fort Valley State University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Fort Valley State University offers:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Fort Valley State University. A score within the range of 1090 to 1340 on the SAT, or 15 to 19 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Roughly 40 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 42 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at fvsu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,600, while out-of-state residents pay $19,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,300 annually. Students attending Fort Valley State University may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Fort Valley State University "Wildcats" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)
• Tennis (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.fvsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fort Valley State University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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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).