History Degree

The history program at The University of Alabama 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 Alabama colleges that offer history degrees.

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The University of Alabama

739 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama (UA) is a public research university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. UA has an excellent faculty and programs, and has been ranked among the nation's top 50 public universities multiple times in recent years. The university offers academic degrees in more than 200 fields of study at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. UA offers many special programs to enhance the university learning experience, including an Honors College, international seminars, and freshmen learning communities, among others. Professional programs in law and rural medicine are also offered.

History

The Alabama Territory was authorized in 1818, and by 1820 Alabama became as state and its "seminary of learning" was established as The University of the State of Alabama. The state's first capital, Tuscaloosa, was selected as the university's location. In 1831 the campus had seven buildings and its first students were enrolled. In 1837, the university became one of the first institutions of higher learning in the country to offer engineering classes. In 1859, the Medical College of the University opened in Mobile, Alabama. In 1860, the university became a military school.

The first women students enrolled in 1893, and the first African-American student, a woman, enrolled in 1956.

Academics

The academic calendar of the University of Alabama follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.

Colleges and Schools

• College of Arts and Sciences
• Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration
• College of Communication and Information Sciences
• College of Community Health Sciences
• College of Continuing Studies
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• Graduate School
• Honors College
• College of Human Environmental Sciences
• School of Law
• Capstone College of Nursing
• School of Social Work

Student Life

In addition to the many student clubs and organizations that are available at the University of Alabama to help students get involved and feel connected, UA offers its students many services and amenities to improve "Student Life," including:

• AlcoholEdu for College
• Life at UA
• Capstone International
• Career Center
• Center for Teaching and Learning
• Community Service Center
• Coordinating Council for Student Organizations
• Creative Campus
• Crimson Choice
• Disability Services
• eLearning
• Emergency Preparedness
• Graduate Student Services
• Greek Life
• Housing & Residential Communities
• International Students and Scholar Services
• Mathematics Technology Learning Center
• MyBama
• Network & Computing Support
• On-Campus Student Employment
• Platform Online Magazine
• Safer Living Guide
• Student Affairs
• Student Government Association
• Student Media
• Student Involvement & Leadership
• Student Support Services
• Student Well-Being
• University Programs
• University Recreation

Traditions

One of the oldest traditions at the University of Alabama is "Crimson Tide," the nickname of the school's athletic teams and a reference to their red jerseys.  The name purportedly came from a sports editor at the Birmingham Age-Herald newspaper, who used "Crimson Tide" to describe an Alabama-Auburn football game played in 1907.  The game was played in muddy conditions and Auburn was favored to win.  According to history, the UA team played a strong game in the "red mud" and earned the name "Crimson Tide."

Another tradition at UA is the association of the elephant as the university's mascot. This tradition is also tied to football. In 1930, a sports writer for the Atlanta Journal described an Alabama-Mississippi football game during which there was a "distant rumble" as the UA team approached.  The writer reported that a fan in the stands yelled, "Hold your horses, the elephants are coming!"  From that point on, the UA varsity football team was often referred to as the "Red Elephants."

Athletics

The "Crimson Tide" athletic teams of UA compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Rowing
• Tennis
• Track & Field

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Community Life

Tuscaloosa, Alabama sits on the banks of the Black Warrior River. It is home to a community of more than 100,000 residents and many thriving businesses.  It is considered one of America's best places to live for its small-town charm and rich offering of recreational activities, arts and entertainment, and local attractions.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Alabama has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).