What can I do with a major in...?: History

Degree:

• B.A. History

Description:

"The study of history provides an excellent foundation for careers in areas such as teaching, business, law, politics and international development, public administration, journalism, communications, archaeology, public history and museum work, the ministry, the foreign service and the military, and graduate study."

- CNU Undergraduate Catalog

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Analysis of Texts, Documents and Artifacts
• Critical Thinking
• Cultural Awareness
• Intellectual Curiousity
• Interpreting events and ideas
• Research
• Oral and Written Communication
• Organizational Skills

• Take the FOCUS (use access code: captains to make your account) to see which careers match your interests

• Explore where CNU grads with this degree are working/studying

• Create a LinkedIn profile

• Search alumni on LinkedIn and conduct informational interviews

• Explore Career Pathways and internship/job opportunities

• Update your Handshake profile with your interests

• Tailor your Resume to your interests

• Make a Major/Career Exploration appointment with the Center for Career Planning