As a History major, you will take two basic survey courses in world history and two courses in U. S. history. You may supplement your history major with a major in another field, such as English or business. Or choose one of the University's interdepartmental minors, such as Women's Studies. You'll also want to consider an internship in one of Hartford's major corporations or cultural institutions. In the past, our students have learned valuable research and curatorial skills by interning at Hamilton Standard, the Wadsworth Atheneum, the Connecticut Historical Society, and the Mark Twain Memorial.
Some internships even offer financial compensation.
Where You Will Work As a History major, you will become familiar with the main movements of the past, learning to evaluate evidence, synthesize observations, and make critical judgments. This breadth of knowledge and skills will open many career avenues for you, such as law, journalism, diplomacy, and government. Since the need for teachers is increasing, you may want to pursue a teaching career. Or your history program may start you down an executive, managerial or commercial career path.