Historians examine the people, institutions, ideas, and events of the past and present. As a History major, you will develop valuable skills in research, analysis, and oral and written communication.
Representative job titles and areas of specialization:
- Administrator/Director of Historical Societies
- Archival Management
- Archives Technician
- Community Development
- Community Relations Officer
- Congressional Staff Member
- Consumer Affairs Specialist
- Cryptanalyst
- Customs Officer
- Documentary Editor
- Economic Development Officer
- Elected Public Official
- Foreign Service Officer
- Genealogist
- Grant Proposal Planner
- Historian/Researcher
- Intelligence Analyst
- Labor Relations Specialist
- Lobbyist
- Management in Retail/Industry
- Museum Display Coordinator
- Museum Educator
- Museum Technician
- Public Administrator
- Public History
- Researcher/Writer
- Teacher