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HISTORY
History is the study of the social, cultural, political, and economic events of the past. A major in history prepares
students for a variety of careers. Students following a history major develop oral and written communication skills,
analytical skills, problem solving, well-rounded background, flexibility and adaptability, research and organization
that are some of the qualifications and skills employers expect from employees in today's workplace.
POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONS
(Some of these occupations may require additional education and experience)
Administrator
Advertiser/Promoter
Advocate
Analyst
Anthropologist
Archaeologist
Archivist
Biographer
Book conservator
Broadcaster
Campaign Worker
College Professor
Congressional Aide
Consultant
Cultural Adviser
Cultural Resources Manager
Curator
Customs Officer
Demographer
Editor
Exhibit Designer
Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Service Officer
Foundation Staffer
Genealogist
Historian
Historic Interpreter
Historic Preservation
Historical Researcher
Historical Site Administrator
Information Specialist
Intelligence Agent
Journalist
Judge
Lawyer
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Librarian
Lobbyist
Marketing Research Analyst
Media Consultant
Mediator
Museum Educator
Museum Coordinator
Personnel Manager
Political Campaign Worker
Project Manager/Specialist
Public Relations
Radio/TV Research Assistant
Researcher
Teacher
Tour Guide
Travel Agent
Urban Administrator
Writer
POSSIBLE WORK SETTINGS
Advertising
Antique Dealers
Archives
Banks & Investment Firms
Broadcasting
Bureau of the Census
Business & Industry
Campaigns
Central Intelligence Agency
Chambers of Commerce
Communications-Media
Corrections & Court Systems
Department of State
Educational Institutions
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Film Companies
Federal Government Agencies
Health and Human Services
Historical Societies
Housing & Community Development
Insurance Companies
Legislators
Libraries
Magazines and Newspapers
Museums
Nonprofit Foundations
Paralegal Profession
Parks & Recreation
Peace Corps
Police & Fire Protection
Political Parties
Public Interest Groups
Public Relations Firms
Publishing Companies
Research Foundations
Social & Welfare Services
State and Local Governments
Travel and tour Industry
SELECTED WEB RESOURCES
(Links to non-UNI Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement)
Exploring Careers
UNI Career Services
Careers for Students of History
Liberal Learning and the History Major
Why Become a Historian?
National Council on Public History: Resources for Students
Job Hunting
UNI Career Services – Job board
Museum Employment Resource Center
Association of Midwest Museums (Go to Careers)
Public History Resource Center
The Organization of American Historians: Job Seekers
National Council on Public History
Jobs with the Federal Government
Associations/Organizations (Many associations have job and internship postings)
American Historical Association
American Association for State and Local History
Iowa Museums Association
Association for Living History, Farm, and Agricultural Museums
American Alliance of Museums
Gateway to Associations: Search
SEARCH THE INTERNET
Use keywords such as the name of the field plus careers or jobs - e.g. careers in history or history jobs. Use phrases such
as what can I do with a major in … with the name of the field of interest - e.g. what can I do with a major in history.
Important Notice: Links to any resource should not be interpreted as an endorsement of or contractual relation with
any product, viewpoint, organization, or individual and UNI Career Services. Upon creation of this informational
resource, links to other locations were up to date and accurate. Please notify (careerservices@uni.edu) us about broken
links.
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