history careers?

Question

i consider myself a history buff and it is one of my hobbies.what sort of careers would be open for a history major graduate(postgraduate or after taking a masters)apart from teacher or non-history related careers.if i decide to be a professor,do i have to first be a lecturer(teacher)or is there another route.i would really appreciate your answers.thanking u all in advance.

Answer 1

Your degree would be helpful in the following careers:

- Law

- Politics

- Journalism

In order to become a Professor, you would need a PHD, a record of publishing and then you would need to work as an Associate Professor before attained a Tenured position.

Good luck to you.

Answer 2

There are many suitable careers for historians. Apart from the obvious line of an academic career in History (for which you would indeed certain degrees), you could do almost anything with a history degree. Many graduates can be found in political and diplomatic careers, in the military, in journalism, publishing, broadcasting and other areas of the media. You could work for a museum, eventually becoming a curator, for a think tank or any kind of lobbying group or NGO, or in the area of Public Relations.
These are only a few of the obvious choices, but there are many more.

I am a historian myself. After serving in the Navy, I worked for a while as a journalist, did some part-time teaching and wrote a number of books. Then I became a consultant and meanwhile I am editor and director of a publishing company. I also still write a lot, for papers and magazines as well as books of my own.

Answer 3

A history degree is often useful in pursuing careers in archaeology, museum services in curation and archiving, government work as the historian for military units, or as a writer publishing various works of history in magazines, newspapers, and of course books.

I work full-time as a maritime historian for a company that archaeologically excavates shipwrecks in deep oceans around the world. There are virtually no other jobs like mine, however, so that's not a typical career path. But there is plenty of opportunity for people who choose a specialty in maritime history - and there are a number of advanced degree programs in that specialty at US universities. Most of the employment is at museums and archives, in the US and other countries.

In all cases, you must become a skilled writer, and master grammar and spelling. A professional historian must publish. It is often important to know at least one additional language, depending on the area of history that will become your specialty. I am not familiar with university degree requirements now, but in the 1960's when I took a baccalaureate degree, to graduate we had to demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages other than English, so perhaps you have already addressed this matter.

Some corporations also employ historians, as do professional or trade associations. These are typically jobs that include archiving skills.

You can learn more by checking the online sites for museum associations, the society of archivists, and other groups. Be persistent and creative in launching Google or Yahoo searches and you'll find all sorts of information. This will help you consider what type of graduate work you should undertake. It also is a good - and fun! - use of your time to visit some local museums to talk about career options with the staff. You need not be asking them about a job at their organization, of course - but in getting information, you may discover opportunities.

If you choose to become a professor, you will absolutely have to earn a doctorate. While in your graduate studies, if you also work as a teaching assistant or lecturer, you gather important experience and develop connections to help land an appointment on a faculty. And again, remember you must write and publish!

Best wishes! It's marvelous to get paid to do what we love!

Answer 4

There are any number of historical societies around the country, wherein a history degree would serve you well. I work for the Supreme Court Historical Society, in Washington D.C. There is also a U.S. Capitol Historical Society, a White House Historical Association, various state and country historical societies, and the Park Service hires a fair number of historians to work at the various historical sites it manages.

Answer 5

You can get a job on the History Channel! heheh

Answer 6

museum cordinator,professor of history,

Answer 7

i really don't know man, I'm only 15.