History Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
History
History can be defined as the study of change over time, and it covers topics surrounding political, social, economic, scientific, technological, medical, cultural, intellectual, religious, and military developments. Pursuing a degree in History gives students the opportunity to discover the origins of today’s issues, events, and ideas. It provides students an insight to different approaches to the past. As a history major you will study all aspects of the human experience.
Students will receive a broad-based, yet practical, liberal arts education through the Bachelor of Arts in History. Students who pursue this degree will have a world of opportunity awaiting them and many prepare to go onto graduate programs where they can pursue fields in law, education, history, business, journalism, and public relations. Other students upon graduation may decide to go into private or public sector careers.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Historians
- History Teachers, Postsecondary
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Archivists
- Auditors
- Broadcast News Analysts
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
- Human Resources Specialists
- Instructional Coordinators
- Librarians
- Management Analysts
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Reporters and Correspondents
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Investigative
- Artistic
- Social
History Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Analyze
- Manage Data or Records
- Evaluate
Relationship Skills
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Student Organizations
Sample Resume
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.