Federal agencies such as the Smithsonian Institute, the National Park Service, the National Archives, to name just a few, employ historians in a variety of capacities. History graduates may also seek careers in private museums and research institutions, in historical associations or societies, with service institutions and foundations, in libraries, archives, various historical projects, genealogical services, in preservation or restoration work, and for private companies that maintain their own archives for research, and editing services. Should you wish to continue your education, the Bachelor of Arts degree in history is excellent preparation for graduate or professional level study in law, international relations, history, political science public administration, communications and journalism. ABA in history can, of course, help qualify you for a career in primary or secondary education. With additional graduate level work a degree in history would enable you to move into positions in higher education.
Departmental requirements permit maximum flexibility and student choice.
History majors, then, determine their fields of concentration. For example, students interested in American history could take more than half of their courses in U.S. history. You will be able to arrange for a campus tour or talk with an admissions counselor about applying for admission or financial aid. The honors program enables qualified students to carry out independent research under the guidance of a faculty sponsor. In exceptional cases, certain requirements may be waived by a vote of the departmental curriculum committee.