History Career Resources
A degree in History prepares you for a variety of occupations and advanced degree programs. Some of the skills developed through History coursework include research, writing, using historical resources, international/intercultural perspective, critical thinking, policy critique, data collection, curiosity and communication.
Career Options
- Occupational Outlook Handbook -- Archivists, Curators and Museum Workers
- What's an Archivist?
- What Can I Do with This Degree in History?
- O*Net
Potential Job Titles
- Archivists, Curators and Museum Workers
- Historian
- Foreign Service Officer
- Lobbyist
- Records Manager
- Foundation Staffer
Internship/Job Resources
- Chicago History Museum
- American Association for State and Local History (Career Center)
- Museum Employment Resource Center