Careers in History
One of our goals is to help prepare students for the 21st century job market. That is why HIS 1101, required for all undergraduates, introduces students to the wide range of professions and occupations where history majors can exercise their knowledge and skills. History and History with International Studies Majors will prepare resumés and cover letters as part of the requirements of the departmental capstone. And History with Teacher Licensure students receive professional training throughout their EIU studies, as well as support as they apply for their teaching positions. We work closely with EIU Career Services to ensure students have the best possible support in finding their first jobs or graduate program as they graduate.
Here are some of the careers and career resources we have identified for History majors:
- Academic
- Museums, Archives, Public History
- Government
- USAjobs
- The official job site of the United States federal government; includes "GS-170 Historian" classification, etc.
- Internet Job Source
- Employment in federal, state, and local government.
