They must learn how to weigh evidence, quote with proper identification of voice, and use proper footnote form. But lifetime jobs are not always made in college. Many successful individuals change positions three or four times in the years after graduation. Adaptability and flexibility are important assets in today's mobile society and rapidly changing job market. The ability to handle written information thoughtfully and accurately is an important skill in business, education, and government.
Teaching is therefore only one of the many careers open to history majors.
Federal, state and local governments offer a variety of opportunities for historians. 103 Foundations of Western Civilization HIST 105 Emergence of European Civilization or HIST 105 Emergence of European Civilization HIST 106 Contemporary Europe 6 s.hrs. Latin America 6 s.hrs. HIST 400 Senior Seminar in History 3 s.hrs. While the above is straight forward, history majors should be aware that HIST 100, The Study of History, a foundation course in historical thinking, research methods and writing, should be taken during the first year of a student's tenure.