one year of college left-better find out, eh!
2006-06-25 16:43:09 · 13 answers · asked by gunslinga 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Dept. of Defense loves history majors. The office of intentions is staffed with anything from Bachelors to PhD's in history. It depends partly on the range of history you majored in. 14th century history is irrelevant to the job, but the STUDY of history is, as the DOD makes assumptions of intentions based upon current trends combined with a knoledge base of what those trends would indicate historically. It's a pretty cool job. I've worked with these guys for over 20 years. Check it out. You can live at embassies or in cities the world over, or stay here, and GS jobs have good benefits and pay grade. There are also civilian contractors that do the same thing for the Gov., that pay even better. A leg up? With your degree, you can go into the service as an officer, and pull 4 years or so in an intelligence MOS. That with your degree is almost a guarantee in the field.
Best of luck!
2006-06-25 16:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by BantamRooster68 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could be a high school teacher if you take the education classes, a museum curator, or continue your education and get a Master's degree and a PhD. so you can teach at the university level. Actually, a background in history is helpful in a lot of careers, such as government service, journalism, etc.
2006-06-26 00:04:17 · answer #2 · answered by MTSU history student 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those who study arts and science have many great skills that are transferable to the marketplace in many areas. History majors have skills at research, writing, project organization and knowledge about how social, cultural and political factors shape decisions. Consider combining work in history with writing, journalism/media, political science or public administration. Follow your "bliss." keep your feet on the ground, and the road will rise up to meet you as the path unfolds!
2006-06-26 00:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
many history majors (as well as english majors) go on to Law School. Those that dont i guess can go try to get a job as a history teacher or you can try to be a salesman or something. Other than that, there isnt too much call for historians.
2006-06-26 08:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by melvinschmugmeier 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most obvious answer is teaching. You could also look for work at museums or state historical societies. You might think about a MA in Heritage Studies if teaching in high school doesn't appeal to you.
2006-06-25 23:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by Rainbow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, history majors are valuable employees in almost every aspect. they are good at research and writing, both skills are important in many occupations. history majors go on in the fields of, teaching naturally, government, law, and business. you have gained many valuable skills earning a history degree that can be applied in many fields. i have a history degree too!
good luck!
2006-06-26 00:54:06 · answer #6 · answered by afterflakes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing. I hate to tell you, but you've made a total mess of your life. It would have been better had you dropped out of high school. ;)
Honestly I don't know other than teacher or historian. Wish you the best though.
2006-06-26 00:57:16 · answer #7 · answered by student_of_life 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All of the above are good answers but actually, McD is about the best you would get in this economy
2006-06-26 00:06:05 · answer #8 · answered by Ed M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A museum
2006-06-26 12:05:07 · answer #9 · answered by Nickolie05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Full-time student." Either continue on for your masters so you can teach college level, or take teacher certification classes.
Good luck!
2006-06-25 23:48:14 · answer #10 · answered by gNat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋