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Career Opportunities with a Major in History

Many jobs require a college educated individual. College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.

History programs involve the study of past events. Emphasis is usually placed on the social and political impact of these events. A better understanding of current happenings can be gained through the examination of historical events. The study of history gives students the foundation for a solid education and prepares them for careers ranging from business to politics. Many history majors enter the teaching field. Others work for libraries and museums, and some pursue legal careers. The discipline also prepares students for graduate study.

SKILLS RELATED TO HISTORY

Ability to research, analyze and interpret both past and present events
Knowledge of principles and methods of analysis and decision-making
Ability to remain objective and open-minded
Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
Ability to appreciate diverse perspectives
Proficiency in writing and speaking
Ability to conduct and explain research
Proficiency for accurate details

The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a history major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which history majors may consider.

Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

Anthropologist	Archeologist	Archivist
Biographer	Caseworker	City Manager
Clergy	Consultant	Criminologist
Curator	Economist	Editorial Assistant
Educator	Foreign News Correspondent	Foreign Service Agent
Genealogist	Historian	Human Service Worker
Journalist	Judge	Lawyer
Lecturer	Librarian	Newspaper Reporter
Peace Corps Volunteer	Policy Evaluator	Political Scientist
Politician	Preservation Specialist	Public Administrator
Research Analyst	Research Assistant	Tour Guide
Travel Agent	Urban Administrator

EMPLOYERS IN HISTORY

Advertising firms
Archives
Chambers of Commerce
Colleges/Universities
Film companies
Government agencies
Historical societies
Hotels
Libraries
Museums
National Parks
Publishers
Research firms
Social service agencies
Travel industry
Volunteer agencies
Zoos

WEB SITES RELATED TO HISTORY

Metro State Department of History Website

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS FIELD

American Antiquarian Society
http://www.americanantiquarian.org/
American Association for State and Local History
http://www.aaslh.org/
American Cultural Resources Association
http://www.acra-crm.org/
American Historical Association
http://www.historians.org/
American society for History and Computing
http://www.theaahc.org/
Organization of American Historians
http://www.oah.org/
History of Science Society
http://www.hssonline.org/
Social Science History Association
http://www.ssha.org/
World History Association
www.woodrow.org/teachers/world-history/