E-mail this pageCareers in History
Why Major in History?
Every history major graduates with a repertoire of skills in researching, critical thinking, and writing.
Training in history enables students to aquire researching skills for answering specific questions, both historical and contemporary, in a timely and efficient manner.
Students also learn to think critically about the nature of these resources, whether it be a document that redefines foreign diplomacy, a farmer's almanac, or a popular movie.
Finally, through writing-intensive classes, students develop the skills to report their findings of research and develop effective arguments. We live in an information age, and a history major gives students the tools to skillfully navigate through the modern world, no matter what course they choose to follow.
For a very helpful online publication, see the American Historical Association's "Careers for Students of History" at http://www.historians.org/pubs/careers/index.htm
Enter the Workforce with Skills In
- Research
- Writing
- Expressing Your Ideas
- Assessing Cause and Effect
- Problem Solving
Go Straight to Work In
- Public History
- Political Aide
- Freelance Writing
- Grant Writing
- Academic advising/admissions/registrar
Research For
- Newspapers
- Television
- Politicians
- Business
- Lawyers
Great Preparation for Graduate Programs In
- History
- Museum Studies
- Education
- Law
- Business
- Archeology
- Anthropology
- Literature
- Area Studies
- Political Science
- Library Science
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
For more information about the History program at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact
Wendy Gordon, Chair
History Department
Champlain Valley Hall
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: (518) 564-2213
Fax: (518) 564-2212
E-mail: gordonwm@plattsburgh.edu