Eastern Connecticut State University

Department of

History

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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