History Degree

The history program at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer history degrees.

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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO)

535 W. Main, Jenks, OK

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public institution located in Chickasha, OK and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has a yearly student enrollment of about 1,000.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to USAO score in-between 20 - 26 on the ACT exam. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 30 percent of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at USAO are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $4,100 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $9,800 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $2,900. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma may offer financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma "Drovers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.usao.edu.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma 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).