History is a diverse study concerned with understanding significant past events, and the causes and effects on present day society and culture. BACK Employment Opportunities Professional historians work in colleges and universities, archives, libraries, museums, educational institutions, research, publishing, or government. Teaching opportunities at all levels are limited, but those able to teach several areas and conduct research have the most possibilities.
Many historians supplement regular salaries by consulting, writing, and lecturing.
An undergraduate degree in history may qualify individuals for social studies teaching in the public schools, but in many states, a master's degree is required for permanent certification. The bachelor's degree in history is good preparation for local, state, or federal government jobs. Graduate programs at Ball State are Master of Arts and M.A. in Social Science. The Hurst Scholarship, Childress Foundation, Anderson scholarship and Hoover Scholarship provide financial assistance to students. BACK Departmental Information History participates in Afro-American, American Cultural, Ancient, Asian, Latin, American, Medieval, Renaissance, Social Science and Teacher Education interdepartmental programs.