Careers in History

The study of history provides an excellent foundation for careers in areas such as teaching, business, law, politics and international development, public  administration, journalism, communications, archaeology, museum work, the ministry, the military, and graduate study.  Students are taught valuable skills such as:

• analysis of texts, documents, and artifacts;
• the tools and methods of research;
• collection and organization of information;
• critical evaluation of conflicting interpretations;
• the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports or reviews.

Beyond these, the student who majors or minors in history is able to bring the breadth and depth of the human experience to illuminate and give perspective to his or her workday and personal world. In short, because history brings together all the scattered areas of study, there is not a field that cannot be enriched by studying history. Last, but not least, the study of history is endlessly fascinating, enriching, enjoyable, and can remain so for a lifetime.

Resources:

American Historical Association

H-Net Discussion Networks

History News Network

Phi Alpha Theta

AHA-Careers for Students of History

Careers in History (pdf)

Famous History Majors (pdf)

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