History is basically humanistic–it tells the story of humankind. As a student of history you will have the opportunity to study everything from ancient Egypt to the rise and fall of Napoleon to the Civil Rights Movement. In addition to sharpening your critical thinking, research, and communication skills, you will also become an expert in examining change–why change occurs at certain times and places while other things stay the same and how people react to change. History gives us, caught as we are in the present moment, a clearer and wider perspective.

Graduates of the History major possess a well-rounded perspective in which to understand past events in relation to present lives and are well suited for careers in research, government, business, education, communication, and in museums.

While there are many occupations related to a history degree, the study of history by itself has rarely served primarily as an occupational preparation. However, like any liberal arts education, a History major offers students the opportunity to develop important job skills identified by employers as important. Students planning to earn licensure to teach in public schools should refer to the Broad Field Social Studies major.

Opportunities

• Teacher
• Museum Director/Curator at the local, county, state, and national levels
• Archivist
• Living History Interpreter
• Paralegal
• Editor

Areas suited

• Graduate Studies in law, clergy, and higher education
• Business/Finance
• Travel Industry
• Government/Politics
• Military/Diplomatic Service
• Law Enforcement
• Non-profit Organizations