History Degree

The history program at Saginaw 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 Michigan colleges that offer history degrees.

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Saginaw Valley State University

2701 Chicago Blvd, Detroit, MI

Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution that has a large selection of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in University Center, Michigan, in a predominantly rural area. Over eleven thousand students enroll at SVSU annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs SVSU offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students at Saginaw Valley State University scored in a range of 18 - 24 on the ACT. SVSU has an admissions rate of around 89% of which only 62% chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at SVSU varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $8,600 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $20,000 annually. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,700 each year. Students at SVSU may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The SVSU "Cardinals" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the SVSU website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saginaw Valley State University offers a bachelor's degree program in history.

Students by Gender (2019)

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).