History (B.A.)

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Through this degree, you can work directly with historical material and artifacts in museums, libraries, and buildings. Through working with these artifacts and materials, you get to participate in preserving the past and educating others about a range of different historical events. 
 
Students with a history degree also have the unique choice of working in other industries, such as in international relations, as public officers, or even as lawyers.

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## Highlighted Career Paths

Graduates with a degree in History have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

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Historians

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

Archivists

Appraise, edit, and direct the safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.

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## Highlighted Courses

Develop analytical and research skills through courses in world history, U.S. history, historical methods, historiography, ancient and modern civilizations, political and social movements, cultural history, and more.

History Skills and Careers

HIST 104

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Writing and Research in History

HIST 300

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The Holocaust

HIST 320

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History of East Asia

HIST 330

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Africa since 1400

HIST 335

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Modern Latin American History

HIST 342

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Civil War and Reconstruction

HIST 372

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The History of Film in America

HIST 381

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Public History

HIST 394

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## Related Majors

History Education

Teach historical knowledge and critical thinking skills to middle and high school students.

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Political Science: American Government (B.S.)

Explore the political system, structure, and citizen participation in the United States government.

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Political Science: Foreign Affairs (B.S.)

Study relationships and policies between different countries around the world.

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Public Policy and Administration: Public Administration

Manage and implement government policies and public services.

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Public Policy and Administration: Public Policy

Study how governments create and implement laws to solve public problems.

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Social Studies Education Composite: American Government Endorsement

Teach United States government and civics in middle and high schools.

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Social Studies Education Composite: History Endorsement

Teach history and social studies subjects in middle and high schools.

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