At the elementary level there is more than double this number of jobs. Such institutions offer a surprising variety of jobs suitable for history majors, not only as historian or archivist, but also on the administrative and curatorial side, and in conservation, development, public relations, education, publications and sales. Other possible niches for history graduates exist in the fields of broadcasting, investment banking, and market research. Internships can provide you with advance experience that may give you a foot in the door. Students seeking a career in politics can gain experience in student government, or as an officer in a student organization.
Volunteer work can be rewarding and instructive.
Visit the Career Resource Center in the Reitz Union, and browse in its reference library, or purchase one of the several available books about career options for liberal arts majors. The History Department has always tried to ensure close contact between faculty and students. The backbone of the major is the junior seminar, a research-oriented class limited to 20 students. There is a very active chapter of the history students honor society, Phi Alpha Theta, which in 1994 won a national Best Chapter Award for its extensive program of activities. In other words, we do our best to make you feel that you belong in the Department.