The study of history prepares students for a wide variety of careers and employment opportunities. Through the analytical investigation of evidence and the clear presentation of findings in well-written form, history courses help students develop the ability to examine broad questions and discuss them in a creative and intelligent manner, a useful talent that can be applied in many areas. Career opportunities include fields both directly and indirectly related to history. Directly related careers include teaching at all levels, public and private archive management, and work at museums, government and private agencies, and historical societies and sites. Indirectly related careers include government service, editing and freelance writing, the clergy , the law, communication, military service, and business.
Government values the clear writing talents that are developed in historical training.
History career days with guest speakers are held periodically, and department speakers are available to provide career advice. The Charles and Polly Webber Scholarship, awarded to history majors on the basis of grade point average. The Winslow R. Hatch Award, awarded to a history major on the basis of grade point average. To be eligible for the History Honors program, you must be a History major. 3.5 overall GPA and 3.5 in history at time of application.