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History
The
Department of History offers courses dealing with the principle periods
and topics of American, European and ancient classical history, as well
as in selected non-European/non-U.S. fields (such as China, Japan, Latin
America, etc.). In these classes an effort is made not only to impart
information but also to develop the habits of mind needed for the critical
investigation and appreciation of the past.
The history major provides a concentration of courses useful as preparation
for teaching, for further professional studies or for a variety of careers
in business and government. Major requirements are designed to allow the
history student the freedom to develop a substantial foundation in another
field through elective courses.
Required
Courses for the History Major
Transferable
Skills
Some information taken
from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts and Science Advising
Office
| Research |
Communications |
Analyzing
ideas/information
Organizing materials/ideas
Compiling information
Comparing/contrasting ideas and information
Working with details
Adapting ideas
Understanding/interpreting the present/past
Interviewing
Examining all pertinent evidence |
Informing/explaining
ideas
Describing and evaluating issues/problems/events
Observing people/data/things/reports
Comparing/compiling research reports
Interpreting events/ideas
Summarizing
Using written and spoken media |
| Understanding
Society |
Project
Development |
Analyzing
impact of problems on society
Knowledge of how societies cope with changing circumstances
Explaining the present by referring to the past
Developing a world view |
Developing/generating
ideas and projects
Planning
Organizing materials/information
Seeing relationships between factors
Decision-making |
Career
Opportunities
Some
information taken from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio College of Arts
and Science Advising Office
| Government |
Research
Preservation |
| Policy
evaluator
Public opinion pollster
Customs port investigator
International law and relations researcher
Public information coordinator
Foreign service officer
Intelligence specialist
Politician
Legislative aide
Paralegal
City manager
Departmental historian
Researcher (policy history and effectiveness) |
Research/Preservation
Archivist
Archives manager
Museum curator
Historic sites supervisor
Exhibit preparation coordinator
Historical background analyst
Genealogist (producing family histories)
Librarian
Biographer
Preservation specialist
Museum specialist |
| Communications |
Business/Industry |
Public
relations representative
Technical writer
Research/technical adviser
(films/television)
Columnist/journalist
Editor (textbook, newspaper)
Costume designer
Visual aids reviewer
Publicationist |
Market
research analyst
Personnel officer
Sales/marketing representative
Investment researcher
Data processor
Loan administrator
Insurance agent
Underwriter
Manpower planner
Operations research analyst
Organizational planner
Management trainee
Textbook sales representative
Sales campaign planner
Travel agent
Corporation historian/archivist
Consultant/research, writing
Consultant/cultural resource management
Banker
Stockbroker
Account coordinator
Customer supply analyst |
| Education/Human
Services |
Primary
or secondary teacher
University teacher/researcher
College administrator
Clergy
Tour guide
Education agency and/or foundation employee
Adult education or corporate training program instructor
Historical program coordinator
Social service director |
On
Campus Sources for More Information
Internet
Sources for More Information on History Careers
Organization
of American Historians
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