Department of History http://www.uncwil.edu/hst/
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The study of the past broadens our perspective and allows us to discover the essential elements of human existence. Besides preparing students for careers in government service, law, teaching, business, advertising, and journalism, an education in history can lead to a variety of enriching careers. Positions that attract history majors will likely require some of the following qualifications: experience, extensive knowledge of a particular time period or region, the ability to communicate with diverse groups of people, and good writing and research skills. The term historian covers a broad range of career options and job settings. In general, historians study, assess, and interpret the past to determine what happened and why. They examine court documents, diaries, letters, and newspaper accounts; they conduct research, write, teach evaluate, and make recommendations. They interview individuals and study archeological and artifactual evidence. Schools, universities, libraries, and museums, government offices, and private enterprise are some of the job settings for history majors.
Some of these jobs require education beyond the bachelor's degree.
| *Anthropologist | *FBI / CIA Agent | *Journalist |
| *Archeologist | *Foreign News Corresp. | *Lawyer |
| *Archivist | *Foreign Service Officer | *Lecturer |
| *Biographer | *Genealogist | *Legal Assistant / Paralegal |
| *Clergy | *Government Official | *Librarian |
| *Community Relations Dir. | *Historian | *Lobbyist |
| *Congressional Aide | *Historic Preservationist | *Market Research Analyst |
| *Consumer Advocate | *Historic Site Tour Guide | *Media Consultant |
| *Counselor | *Historical Society Staff | *Museum Curator |
| *Criminologist | *Indicter | *Museum Tech. & Specialist |
| *Demographer | *Insurance Agent / Broker | *Park Ranger |
| *Economist | *Intelligence Analyst | *Peace Corps / Vista Worker |
| *Editor | *International Relations | *Political Scientist |
| *Psychologist | *Teacher, Social Studies | *Urban Administrator |
| *Public Relations Specialist | *Technical Writer | *Urban Planner |
| *Research Assistant | *Travel Agent | *Writer / Author |
| *Sociologist |
Some Employers of History Majors:
- Advertising
- Broadcasting
- Bureau of the Census
- Business and Industry
- Central Intelligence Agency / Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Department of State
- Media
- Museums & Archives
- Paralegal Profession
- Peace Corps / Vista
- Politics
- Public Interest Groups
- Campaigns
- Legislators
- Political Parties
- Research foundations
- Schools and Universities
- State and Local Governments
- Travel and tour services
- Administration & Legislation
- Corrections & Court Systems
- Education
- Health and Human Services
- Highway & Street Construction and Maintenance
- Housing & Community Development
- Library
- Parks & Recreation
- Police & Fire Protection
- Social & Welfare Services
- Transportation
 Explaining
Ideas |
Interpreting
events and ideas |
| Writing
and presenting information |
Examining
evidence |
| Analyzing
ideas and information |
Developing
a world view |
| Explaining
the present by referring to the past |
Decision
making |
| Seeing
relationships between factors |
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