History Career Paths

(some of these positions require additional education and/or experience)

archivist
conservator
legislative aide
curator
heritage interpreter
collections manager
program director
critic
event coordinator
public relations director
recruitment officer
professor
teacher
public speaker
proof-reader

policy and procedures analyst
consumer researcher
editor
indexer
public affairs reporter
research assistant
lawyer
librarian
law clerk
market researcher
professor
teaching assistant
career counsellor
administrator
museum educator
 

Skills Developed
• Reading and interpreting primary and secondary texts
• Knowledge of time periods and development of civilizations
• Capacity to understand and interpret past and present
• Ability to assess conflicting interpretations
• Understand the dynamics of conflict
• Communicate complex ideas
• Ability to synthesize information, think critically
• Research
• Oral and written expression
• Ability to meet deadlines, Organizational skills
• Cross cultural awareness

NOTE: Since course offerings in this subject field is still quite limited at CMU, students choosing this major may find it necessary to complete some courses as a visiting student at U of M, U of W, or some other university.