History Degree

The history program at Wright 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 Ohio colleges that offer history degrees.

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Wright State University (Wooster)

1189 Beall Avenue, Wooster, OH

Wright State University, located in Dayton, Ohio, was founded in 1961 as an extension campus for both Ohio State University and Miami University. A tract of land was purchased in Dayton to accommodate the new campus, followed shortly by the construction of Allyn Hall, one of the founders of the school. The school opened its doors in 1964 to over 3,200 students and a faculty of 55. By 1965 the school petitioned the state to become a separate institution, and began searching for a new name to identify itself with. In 1967 the school achieved the enrollment numbers necessary to become a separate school, choosing the name Wright State University in honor of Dayton's Wright brothers. The school quickly received accreditation, as well as building new facilities to meet the demands of its increased enrollment. Today the school enrolls nearly 25,000 undergraduates and graduates.

Academics

Wright State University offers a large number of majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels allowing students to identify and enroll in the program that best suit s their academic and career interests. These programs offers general education courses, mandatory for every student, along with lower and upper division courses relating to one's major. Additionally, a large number of minors are available, allowing students to pursue separate interests or augment their major with a useful minor. Graduate programs require a separate application for admission, a bachelor's degree, and usually a certain minimum score on the GRE exam.

Programs offered include:

• Early Childhood Education
• Electrical Engineering
• Anthropology
• Mass Communication
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at Wright State University must complete the application for admission, including the essay, as well as supply all pertinent transcripts and standardized test scores. Once received, the student's application will be reviewed, taking into consideration academics, extracurricular activities, test scores, writing ability and more. A determination for admission will be made as soon as possible, followed by a notification to the applicant through mail. Once admitted, students should meet with an academic advisor to plan their curriculum and prepare for registration, which begins shortly before each semester.

Financial Aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting information from which will be used by the school to determine need, eligibility and awards. Some students may be required to provide additional financial information prior to the disbursement of aid awards in order to determine the accuracy of the information provided. Scholarships are also available and awarded for a variety of reasons. Students may visit the school's financial aid website for a list of available scholarships.

Athletics

The Wright State University Raiders participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Horizon League for intercollegiate sports. Such programs allow students to experience personal and group success in an organized setting designed to promote healthy competition. Additionally students learn a variety of skills, such as teamwork and discipline, which assist in developing a successful academic and professional career. As only a limited number of positions are available at the intercollegiate level, the school also offers intramural sports teams allowing students to compete against one another on campus in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Intercollegiate programs have varying start dates throughout the year. Students interested in trying out should contact or visit the athletic department to check dates and times for try outs regarding their desired sport.

Intercollegiate sport programs:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf (Men Only)
• Soccer
• Softball (Women Only)
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field (Women Only)
• Volleyball (Women Only)

Students Enrolled in the History Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).