Employers of History Majors
- Federal Agencies including: Smithsonian Institution, National Archives & Records, Library of Congress, National Park Service, Intelligence Services and Forest Service
- State Agencies including: State Archives and Libraries, State Museums, Parks and Historic Sites
- Municipal Archives
- Arts & Humanity=s Councils & Commissions
- School Districts
- Business & Industry
- Travel & Tourism
- Public Interest Groups, Political Campaigns
- Research Foundations
- General Motors
- Johnson Controls
- Ameritech
- Abbott Labs
- AT & T
- U. S. National Archives
- University & Public Libraries
Related Occupations for History Majors
Some of these occupations may require additional education at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupations you are considering, consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of other resources available at the Career Planning Office located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.
Archivist
- Corporate Historian
- Foreign Service Officer
- Historic Preservation Specialist
- Historic Site Specialist
- Historical Society Manager or Staff Person or Administrator
- International Relations Specialist
- Journalist
- Manuscript & Records Manager
- News Correspondent
- Museum Curator
- Teacher
- Researcher
- U.S. Military Officer
- Writer/Biographer
- College & University Professor
- College & University Librarian
- School Administrator
- Account Executive
- Corporate Executive
- Editor
- Human Resource Manager
- Manger of Research & Planning
- Treasury Agent
- Stock Broker
- Lecturer
- Historian
- Congressional Aide
- Consumer Advocate
- Criminologist
- Demographer
- Park Ranger
- Lobbyist
- Genealogist
- Legal Assistant
Preparing for a Job in History Related Occupations
- Join related campus organizations such as A.S.H. (Associated Students of History) or
- Phi Alpha Theta (International History Honorary Fraternity)
- Get relevant experience in student government or internship in government agency.
- Develop foreign language ability.
- Volunteer on political campaigns, political advocacy groups or community service projects.
- Obtain part-time work or volunteer work as tour guide or museum guide.
- Consider advanced degree.
RELATED MAJORS AT CSU
HISTORY-AMERICAN EMPHASIS
HISTORY-EUROPEAN EMPHASIS
MAJOR COURSE GUIDES
MAJOR COURSE GUIDES FOR HISTORY-AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN EMPHASES ARE AVAILABLE AT: history
