History (HIST)

According to the Department of History at University of Arkansas, "The Department of History offers an outstanding curriculum and broad catalog of courses for students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, or Doctor of Philosophy in History. The Department also offers a minor in History both on campus and online through the UofA Global Campus. Students benefit from a variety of experiential learning opportunities, including internships, study abroad, and hands-on research, and they may participate in a number of accelerated programs in preparation for graduate school, law school, or social science education.

Our faculty include internationally renowned experts whose scholarship ranges widely across the discipline. The faculty teach and research in a variety of geographies and cultures, from the ancient to the post-modern eras."

List of Typical Employers of History Majors List of Typical Employers of History Majors List of Typical Employers of History Majors
Administration & Legislation Advertising Broadcasting
Bureau of the Census Business & Industry Campaigns
Central Intelligence Agency Corrections & Court Systems Department of the State
Education Federal Bureau of Investigation Health & Human Services
Housing & Community Development Legislators Library
Media Museums & Archives Paralegal Profession
Parks & Recreation Peace Corps/Vista Political Parties
Police & Fire Protection Public Interest Groups Research Foundations
Schools & Universities State & Local Governments Social & Welfare Services
Transportation Travel & Tour Services
List of Related Skills List of Related Skills List of Related Skills
Accountability Active listening Analyzing Ideas & Information
Cultural Sensitivity Decision Making Developing a World View
Editing and Proofreading Ethical Judgment Examining Evidence
Explaining Ideas Explaining the Past with the Present Interpreting Information & Seeing Relationships
Perspective Persuasive Writing Public Speaking
Perspective Awareness Writing & Presenting

American Historical Association - is a professional association for historians. They have a variety of information on what to do with your major in history, job listings and job perspectives.

American Alliance of Museums

American Association for State & Local History

Association for Living History, Farm, an Agricultural Museums

National Council for History Education - provides professional development for teachers and historians, along with a federal level advocacy program. They even have conferences across the nation and councils.

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Organization of American Historians

Society for American Archaeology

Society for History Education

United States Census Bureau

World History Association


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