What can I do with a major in History?

The following list represents a sample of job titles of CSB/SJU graduates with a history major. This list is by no means complete, but illustrates a broad range of possibilities. (Some jobs require post-baccalaureate degrees.)

Examples of resources available in the Career Resource Centers for History majors:

CSB/SJU History Department Homepage: http://www.csbsju.edu/history/

Links for History majors:

• Museum Careers: http://www.aam-us.org/aviso/index.cfm
• Living History Farms, Des Moines, Iowa: http://www.lhf.org/jobopps.html
• Minnesota Historical Society: http://www.mnhs.org/about/jobs/index.html
• Science Museum of Minnesota: http://www.smm.org/getinvolved/jobs/
• Wisconsin Historical Society: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/about/employment/

Visit the CSB/SJU Career Resource Centers for further information about major selection and career exploration. Career specialists and student career assistants are available to assist you as you research personal interests, values, and skills.

Areas of Employment, Employers, Strategies and Links:

Choose "Information" to find an outline of common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities. Choose "Links" to find a list of websites that provide information about listed majors and related careers.

Keep in mind that the information sheets and websites are representative of typical career paths associated with each major and not a comprehensive list. You may want to explore information and websites from multiple majors to help you learn about a wide range of career opportunities.