You can also combine your program in history with selected classes in political science, English, speech and business to prepare for entry into law school. With and undergraduate degree in history you can work as a historian, teacher, archivist, information specialist, writer, or researcher. With further study, you can go into college teaching, business, medicine, law, politics, or the ministry. History can take you to the fascinating worlds of the past inhabited by Indians, workers, witches, slaves, priests, musicians, midwives, presidents and the rest of humanity throughout recorded time. In addition, the study of history teaches valuable skills that can be used in a wide variety of work environments.
Many students start to study history because they are inspired by a favorite teacher.
Many go on to become teachers themselves.