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A Major in History
Description of Major
This major educates students about the human experience of the past, and equips one with the ability to evaluate evidence critically, write about the past cogently, and understand the nature of the human past and present.
For more information on studying History: click here
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in business, law, education, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. A variety of jobs are available for history graduates, including:
| Anthropologist | Journalist |
| Antiques Dealer | Lawyer |
| Archaeologist | Lecturer |
| Archivist | Librarian |
| Art Historian | Literary Agent |
| Attorney | Lobbyist |
| Auctioneer | Market Research Analyst |
| Biographer | Museum Curator |
| Book Reviewer | Museum Specialist |
| Congressional Aide | News Analyst/Researcher |
| Consultant | Park Historian |
| Criminologist | Policy Evaluator |
| Curator | Political Scientist |
| Demographer | Politician |
| Economist | Preservation Specialist |
| Editor | Professor |
| Educator | Public Administrator |
| Film Technical Advisor | Records Manager |
| Foreign News Correspondent | Registrar of Historic Places |
| Foreign Service Officer | Research Assistant |
| Freelance Writer | Sociologist |
| Genealogist | Teacher |
| Gerontologist | Technical Writer |
| Government Official | Tour Guide |
| Historian | Tourist Guidebook Writer |
| Historic Inn Operator | Travel Agent |
| Historic Preservationist | University Administrator |
| Historic Site Information Officer | Urban Administrator |
| Historic Site Tour Guide | Urban Planner |
| Historical Society Staff | Writer |
| Human Services Worker | |
| Information Broker |
Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.
Additional Links
Organization of American Historians
American Historical Association
American Association for State and Local History