What Can You Do With A Major In History? 

 

History is an important aspect of liberal arts. It is the study and research of major social, political, cultural, and economic events of the past, providing perspectives on how they have shaped the world. It creates a connection between curriculums, nations, and racial, ethnic, and economic boundaries. The study of history develops civil appreciation and helps to build the skills of analysis, communication, critical thinking, problem solving and research. These skills can be utilized in a wide variety of areas including business, law, politics, social service, and education.
 

 

Some Related Career Titles

(To research these titles and more go to: Occupational Outlook Handbook and see the related print resources in the Career Services Library).  
Anthropologist
Archeologist
Artifacts Conservator
Biographer
Cataloger
Classifier
Counselor
Curator
Educator
Field Instructor
Folklorist
Genealogist
Historian
Lawyer
Legislative Aide

Librarian
Manager of Special Collections
Museum Technician
Parks and Recreation
Policy Evaluator
Politician
Program Coordinator
Project Planner
Public Information Coordinator
Records Manager
Research Advisor
Researcher
Social Service Director
Writer
 

 

Typical Employers/Work Settings

 
Art Galleries
Arts and Humanities Councils
Colleges/Universities
Conservations
Corporations
Cultural Heritage Societies
Federal Agencies
Historic Sites
Historical Associations and Societies
Law Firms Public Advocay Groups
Libraries
Library of Congress
Local Government Agencies
Museums
National and State Parks
Non-Profit Organizations
Public and Private Schools
Research and Services      Institutions
Sanctuaries
State Agencies
 

Beginning Salary Range:

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Spring 2008 Salary Survey, beginning salaries for a graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History start at about $35,000 a year.
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Links To Professional Associations

Professional Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research, convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most importantly job databases.
American Association for State and Local History
American Association of Museums
American Historical Association
Organization of American Historians
Society for History in the Federal Government 

 

 

Job Search Information

National Organizations or Databases
http://www.alhfam.org/?cat_id=216&nav_tree=216
http://www.globalmuseum.org/
http://historyjobs.org/
http://www.museumjobs.com/us/
http://www.publichistory.org/Classifieds/index.asp
Local Organizations of Databases
http://www.flheritage.com/
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/
http://www.museumoffloridahistory.com/
http://www.myflorida.com/
http://tallahasseemuseum.org/index.php?page=join-our-staff 

 

 

Graduate Schools

Local Programs - Master of Arts in History and other related programs
University of North Florida
Florida Atlantic University
University of Central Florida
University of West Florida
Other resources for graduate program research
http://www.gradschools.com/
http://www.petersons.com/
http://www.princetonreview.com/  

 

 

Link To UNF Program

The  College of Arts and Sciences  at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Arts in  History.  

 

Holland Codes

History: Social; Enterprising; Investigative (SEI)