Graduate Course Certificate in History

 

The School of Social Sciences is a highly regarded academic school within the university which provides university degrees in the field of social sciences. The School of Social Sciences offers programs in several majors including renowned majors like Economics and exclusive majors like English, Mass communication, History, Sociology and Journalism.

 

Social science online courses that are part of an online degree program in social science are typically the same as those available in any campus-based setting, except that the students are expected to participate in viewing online presentations, and take quizzes and examinations on a web-based platform. Social science accredited online programs gives students some flexibility with their schedules so they may well complete their coursework in their own time.

 

The most popular jobs available for those with a social science degree include researchers, administrators and counselors. It's been reported, at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook, that approximately 41 % of social scientists worked for federal, State and local governments. The general employment is expected to grow fast for occupations in this field.

 

At the School of Social Sciences we regularly review and improve the university degree courses and update them where necessary to ensure that we meet the needs of both our graduating students and their potential employers. The industry for this field of education offers lucrative career opportunities with an ever-growing demand for new graduates in the industry.

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University offers high-quality online education at the degree, certificate and diploma levels, allowing you to specialize in the area of History. Read more

Students who specialize in history are typically those who plan to teach, practice law, or enter government service; but history students also go into business, librarianship, foundation work, management of local history projects, and fundraising. Some history majors become successful writers. Students interested in pursuing History majors should enjoy using their analytical skills to see beyond the surface of issues to understand their significance. They should also have well developed abilities in writing and evaluation so they can comprehend, compare, and criticize arguments and ideas.

Topics mainly covered in History programs include Biography and American History, European History, Freedom and Responsibility, Myth and Reality in the American Past, Non-Western History, Slavery in America, The American Civil War, The Holocaust and etc. All of these topics prepare students for lucrative career opportunities in an industry having growing demand. Read less