State and local history societies employ a variety of specialists including administrators, researchers, preservationists, and archivists. The history B.A. is also a good background for museum work or positions in historic preservation. Additional specialized training may be required for careers in these fields. Traditionally, students interested in law school tended to choose history as an undergraduate major. Today, because law schools recommend no particular major, pre-law students pursue a wide variety of majors.
History remains a good foundation for a profession that relies heavily on precedent.
Many of our graduates go to law school. The skills of analysis and interpretation emphasized in history are applicable to various forms of communication including print and broadcast journalism. Many businesses today are internationally oriented. They need people with a broad understanding of other cultures. A history major combined with study abroad, work in economics, and strong language skills could prepare you for a role in today's international marketplace.