History

Careers

What can I do with a major in history?

Few fields of study prepare students more broadly for the future than history. For history, as it is taught at Carthage, is far more than just names and dates. Through the lens of history, students learn to appreciate and understand how humans on all levels of society have lived and grappled with war, revolution, social change, and the environment.

History also provides students with the tools for a lifetime of meaningful work and intellectual endeavor. Critical thinking, effective oral communication, and good writing are the skills that are developed through the study of history. These skills provide the foundation for successful careers in law, business, journalism, government, education, the ministry and other fields.

This list of possible careers includes careers requiring differing degrees of education and training.

  • Archivist
  • Curator
  • Public Historian
  • Museum Interpreter
  • Records Manager
  • Curator
  • Folklorist
  • History Professor
  • Congressional Aide
  • Lawyer
  • Librarian
  • Lobbyist
  • Paralegal
  • Biographer
  • Urban Administrator

Read about Carthage History Graduates.

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