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History

Overview of Major
What Can I Do With This Major?
Potential Job Titles 
Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers
Learn from Alumni
Additional Web Resources

Overview of Major

Studying history allows students to develop important skills—the ability to read critically, to write and communicate clearly, and to analyze and synthesize large quantities of information—that are transferable to numerous professions. While some majors pursue careers in education, others find jobs in government, business, law, international relations or social work, to name a few.

Resources

What can I do with this major?

Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.

Use O*Net for additional career research and to explore the tasks and activities typical in various careers. Browsing through job postings on Handshake (and other sites) while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry; taking note of required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at Loyola.

Potential Job Titles

  • FBI Agent
  • Lobbyist
  • Chaplain
  • Museum Curator
  • Congressional Aide
  • Newspaper Editor, Travel Writer, Author
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • College Admission Officer
  • Financial Analyst
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Risk Management Coordinator
  • Sociologist
  • Historic Site Administrator
  • Insurance Analyst
  • History Professor
  • Urban and Regional Planner
  • Librarian
  • Director of Human Resources

Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers

  • Baltimore County Public Schools
  • Cisco Systems
  • Bergen County Housing
  • Corrigan Sports Enterprises
  • GVK
  • Maryland Governor's Summer Internship
  • Senate Foreign Relations
  • Maryland Attorney General’s Office
  • The Resources Group, Inc.
  • Mayor of Baltimore—Media Press Office
  • U.S. Congress
  • National Park Service, Fort McHenry
  • Waste Management of New Jersey
  • Pentagon
  • ABC 2 News
  • Citigroup

Learn from Alumni

Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in History. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.

How To Create a LinkedIn Profile and Tips to Navigate

Get Involved at Loyola

On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations. 

Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.

Additional Web Resources

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