History

What Can I Do With A Major In History?

"Studying History helps you develop important skills such as critical thinking and writing."

History is the study and research of major social, political, cultural, and economic events of the past, and provides a perspective on events that have shaped the contemporary world. The study of history has long been recognized as central to a liberal arts education. Although the study of history is more often associated with careers in law, public service, teaching and the academic world, the skills learned through historical study have proven useful in a wide variety of career fields.

Many careers do not require a specific major but rather a wide range of demonstrated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choices, increase your marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades and involvement in college activities.

A Sample of Related Occupations

Types of Employers

Related Web Links

• The University of Montana Department of History
• History Resources - Yahoo
• The History Channel
• USAJobs - Federal jobs database
• Directory of Salary Surveys on the Web

Professional Associations

• American Historical Association
• American Association for State and Local History
• World History Association
• Affiliated Societies of the American Historical Association

For additional career information, see the Occupational Outlook Handbook