A degree in history prepares graduates for a career as a social scientist studying every aspect of human society.  Historians conduct research to provide insights to understanding how various individuals and groups make their decisions and why they function the way they do. 

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to history majors.  Some will require additional education.  For more information visit the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab in Lucina 235.

Archivist                                                        
Biographer
Clergy Member                                            
Community Relations Director
Congressional Aide                                    
Consumer Advocate
Counselor                                                     
Criminologist
Cultural Resource Manager             
Demographer
Editor                                                             
FBI / CIA Agent
Foreign News Correspondent                    
Foreign Service Officer
Genealogist                                                  
Government Official
Historian                                                        
Historic Preservationist                   
Historic Site Tour Guide                              
Historical Society Director              
Historical Society Staff                                
Indexer                                               
Insurance Agent / Broker                             
Intelligence Analyst                          
International Relations Specialist               
Journalist                                           
Lawyer                                                           
Lecturer                                             
Legal Assistant / Paralegal             
Librarian                                            
Lobbyist                                                        
Market Research Analyst
Media Consultant                                         
Movie Historical Consultant
Museum Curator                                          
Museum Technician
Park Ranger                                                 
Peace Corps / Vista Worker
Public Administrator                                    
Public Relations Specialist
Research Assistant                                     
Sociologist
Teacher, Social Studies                              
Technical Writer
Travel Agent                                                 
Urban Administrator
Urban Planner                                              
Writer / Author

Resources available in the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab, Lucina 235:

College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)
Career Choices for Students of History (OCC 107)
Careers for History Buffs & Others Who Learn from the Past  (OCC 108)
Great Jobs for History Majors (OCC 108.1)
The History Internship Book 2001 (PEP 2.6)
Guide to Careers in the FBI (GOV 8)

Web sites:

BSU Dept. of History: http://www.bsu.edu/history/
Career Links for BSU Majors (see History): http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/linksmajors
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center):  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/links
America's Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook:  http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet:  http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp 
Internships.com:  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/pwinternships
Internships USA.com:    http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/internpw
Monster.com Major to Career Converter:  http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter
O*NET:  http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook:  http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard:  http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match:  http://www.volunteermatch.org