History at Eastern Connecticut State University

Life After Eastern
Careers with a History Major

College graduates with History degrees have a wide range of career choices in education, government, and business.

 History is also perfect preparation for law school and for graduate studies in history, journalism, economics, political science, area studies, geography, and related fields. 

 History majors learn research and writing skills that are in demand in a variety of different occupations, including positions in private business.  Some of those are listed below. 

Law:  Lawyer, paralegal aid, legal researcher 

Politics:  Elected official, speech writer, lobbyist, town manager 

Public History:  Historical park guide, museum curator, historical society director 

Government:  Intelligence agent, military historian, administrator, investigator 

Foreign Service:  Career officer, cultural attaché, information officer 

Publishing:  Journalist, editor, writer, researcher 

Libraries:  School librarian, archivist, reference librarian, university librarian 

Teaching:  University professor, private academy teacher, public school teacher 

Business:  Researcher, claims adjuster, investigator, manager

Some of these positions require further training, special licenses, or certification.  

Graduate Schools in History

For further information, talk with your advisor, a counselor in Eastern's Career Services Office (Student Services Center), or the chair of the department. 

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