History

When exploring possible academic majors, begin by investigating the specific programs at Purchase College. Discover more about the B.A. in History, and find out about program requirements and concentrations, courses and the program faculty.

Want to find out more about a major? Talk to department heads and professors to have your questions answered and to get the inside track on being a History major at Purchase College.

Career Possibilities

ACQUIRED SKILLS

Ability to interact with people of different backgrounds
Explaining Ideas
Writing and presenting information
Public speaking
Conduct and clearly explain research
Critical thinking
Decision Making
Explaining the present by referring to the past
Ability to speak articulately, read comprehensively and write well

CAREER TITLES

Archivist
Assistant Curator
Author
Biographer
Congressional Aid
Editor
Education Specialist
Foreign News Correspondent
Fund Raiser
Government Worker
Grant Writer
Historian
Historic Preservationist
Historic Site Tour Guide
Historical Society Staff
Journalist
Lawyer
Librarian
Lobbyist
Museum Curator
Museum Technician
Paralegal
Park Ranger
Politician
Professor
Public Relations Assistant
Researcher
Site Administrator
Teacher
Tour Director
Travel Agent

TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT HIRE

Museums
Historical Societies
Historic Sites
Foundations
Law Firms
Government Agencies
Educational Institutions
Libraries
Publishing Houses/Magazines
Retail Stores
Media Companies
Corporations
Non Profit Organizations

CAREER INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION LINKS

www.historians.org - The American Historical Association
www.nyhistory.org - New York Historical Society
www.nysha.org - New York State Historical Association
www.nyhistory.com - NY History Net; including list of Historical Societies, Libraries and Museums
www.preservationnation.org - National Trust for Historic Preservation
www.alhfam.org - The Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
www.aam-us.org - American Association of Museums
www.bls.gov/oco - Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job descriptions, growth forecasts & salary

JOB SEARCH LINKS

www.purchase.edu/careerdevelopment - Click on Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
www.museumjobs.com - The job board for Museums, Galleries and the Cultural Sector
www.museumca.org/usa - Museums all over the US
www.sihr.si.edu - Smithsonian jobs, internships, volunteer and fellowships.
www.amnh.org - Jobs at the American Museum of Natural History
www.idealist.org– Nonprofit site, internships and jobs
www.usajobs.gov - Official job site for the U.S. Federal Government
www.teachny.com - Teach NY - information on becoming a NYC school teacher

BOOKS AVAILABLE AT CDC

Great Jobs for History Majors
Careers in Law
Law and the Legal Industry
Policies, Government and Action
Ultimate Guide to becoming a Teacher
Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors
Opportunities in Museum Careers
The Official Museum Directory

Updated 11/11