What Can I Do With a History Major?
Description of the Major
History is recognized as a field central to the liberal arts tradition. Its study of the variety and diversity of human experience through time is vital to developing an educated perspective on the world today. A history major is an appropriate and useful one for students planning to enter the fields of teaching, public service, museum work, historical preservation and law, as well as those intending to study at the graduate level.
Career Areas
Museums
Politics
Law
Management
Education
Sample Job Titles*
Museum Guide
Curator
Teacher
Government Official
Public Agent
*Some careers require additional study or an advanced degree
What recent Johnson State College HIS graduates are doing
Elementary School Teacher
Army Combat Engineer
Buyer
Law Student
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Skills and personality traits representative of HIS majors
Students with a major in History are often research oriented. They enjoy uncovering information about the past, and predicting future impacts on society. History students are often analytical, self-governing, and independent. They are concerned about civilizations and the progress of mankind over the course of time. These students are responsible, organized, and eager to learn.
Web Links for History Majors
Smithsonian Institution
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Internships
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Jobs
Shelburne Museum
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
Rokeby Museum