History
Career Options for History Majors

History is the study of the research of events of the past. Normally divided into ancient, medieval, or modern, it studies social, political, cultural, and economic forces in an effort to preserve, understand, appreciate, and learn from, the past.

The following job titles are related to the field of History. Some may require study beyond the Bachelor of Arts level. This is not a complete list of possible careers for History graduates, but simply provides suggestions of potential career options. (Phifer, 1987)

 
CAREER OPTIONS
Appraiser of Antiquities and Art
Archaeologist, Sup. of Historic
Archivist (Government & Corporate)
Biographer
Campaign Worker
CIA/FBI Agent
City Manager
Corporate Policy Analyst
Correspondent
Criminologist
Cultural Affairs Director
Curator
Customs Inspector
Diplomat Officer		 Editor
Educator, Lecturer
Ethnologist
Foreign News Correspondent
Foreign Services
International Relations
Journalist, Reporter
Judge, Lawyer
Legal Research, Paralegal
Librarian
Lobbyist, Politician, Public Relations Expert
Peace Corps Volunteer
Regional Planner
Research Assistant

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Last updated Friday, November 6, 1998 at 10:20 PST.