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
- 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.com - NY History Net; including list of Historical Societies, Libraries and 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.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 be a Teacher
- Great Jobs for Liberal Arts Majors
- Opportunities in Museum Careers
- The Official Museum Directory