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

Academic Department Information

• History and Political Science Department

Professional Organizations

• National Council on Public History
• American Alliance of Museums