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What Can I Do with a Major in…

History

A degree in history prepares graduates for a career as a social scientist studying every aspect of human society. Historians conduct research to provide insights to understanding how various individuals and groups make their decisions and why they function the way they do. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to history majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Archivist
Biographer
Editor
FBI / CIA Agent
Foreign News Correspondent
Historian
Insurance Agent / Broker
Journalist
Lawyer
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Librarian
Market Research Analyst
Museum Curator
Museum Technician
Park Ranger
Public Relations Specialist
Sociologist
Teacher, Social Studies
Technical Writer
Travel Agent
Urban Planner
Writer / Author

Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:

Career Opportunities in the Nonprofit Sector (OCC 154)
Careers for History Buffs & Others Who Learn from the Past (OCC PT 34)
Careers in Anthropology (OCC 10.7)
College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Great Jobs for History Majors (OCC 108.1)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Opportunities in Museum Careers (OCC 147.25)
Opportunities in Social Science Careers (OCC 197)
Top Careers for History Graduates (OCC 108.5)

Websites:

BSU Dept. of History: http://www.bsu.edu/history/ 
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
America’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com 
InternshipsUSA.com

Vault Career Insider
Monster.com Major to Career Converter:
http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

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