The study of history will give students an understanding of modern society through a review of the past and introduce them to a diversity of cultures in historical perspective.

Students will find the history major helpful if they plan to: 1) teach at the primary or secondary school level; 2) pursue graduate degrees in history or related fields; 3) work for United States governmental agencies or in local government service, or for private organizations where the ability to do research is essential; 4) work in business contexts where the ability to think critically and communicate clearly and persuasively are important; 5) study law; or 6) work in contexts where research abilities and a broad understanding of society are important such as managing local history projects, fundraising, museums, archives, and libraries.

In addition, students may prepare for a career in teaching Social Science at the secondary level (junior high or high school) by completing an approved "Subject Matter Preparation Program." Completion of such a program is the first step in meeting the state requirements for a teaching credential. Interested students should consult the departmentally-designated advisor for current information.

Below are career paths available to historians, as suggested on the American Historical Association website. Read the original article: www.historians.org/pubs/Free/careers/Index.htm

Historians as Educators
Elementary Schools
Secondary Schools
Postsecondary Education
Historic Sites and Museums

Historians as Researchers
Museums and Historical Organizations
Cultural Resources Management and Historic Preservation
Think Tanks

Historians As Communicators
Writers and Editors
Journalists
Documentary Editors
Producers of Multimedia Material
Historians As Information Managers
Archivists
Records Managers
Librarians
Information Managers

Historians As Advocates
Lawyers and Paralegals
Litigation Support
Legislative Staff Work
Foundations

Historians in Businesses and Associations
Historians in Corporations
Contract Historians
Historians and Nonprofit Associations