After History History majors enter a wide range of fields after graduation. Here are some pointers for students interested in a variety of careers. Study U.S. social and political history and make an effort to take a course or seminar in constitutional law. Any history course that assigns papers, especially short, analytical essays, would be invaluable for preparation in law. Ancient history would also be very useful to understand the basis of Western Roman Law.
Business Take courses in economic history, American business history, and international relations.
Internships would be a good idea during summers. Foreign Service History provides invaluable preparation for students interested in taking the Foreign Service Examination, which tests on a wide range of cultural and economic as well as historical issues. It would be useful to study art history, music, and world literature for this career interest. A minor in a foreign language would be a good idea, and especially study of a non-European language. College-level Teaching Beyond the survey level students should choose courses for their breadth and for their comparative insight.