History is an open-ended discipline, and the department welcomes students, as well as ideas and techniques, from other subjects.
History also gives a student several options for a future career.
Many history majors have become lawyers, journalists, civil servants, and business executives. The future of a history major is not limited to college or school teaching, although these are also available career choices. Expanding opportunities are to be found in public and private agencies, in businesses, archives, historical societies, museums, and government offices. History courses may help students to develop a balanced program that will further their career and intellectual goals. In short, students in practically any field can investigate questions that are intellectually exciting and personally helpful by taking history courses related to their programs and ambitions.