History
Below are sample lists of careers and majors commonly associated with Historical Studies. Please remember, many careers do not require a specific major; rather, employers are often more interested in the experiences you have had and the skills, interests, abilities, and strengths you have developed through these experiences that enhance your academic program. Use the links below to explore careers and majors.
Majors:
- African and African American Studies
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Classical Antiquity
- Classical Languages
- Film
- Geography
- Global & International Studies
- History
- History of Art
- Humanities
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Religious Studies
- Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies
- Latin American & Caribbean Studies
- East Asian Languages & Cultures
Careers:
- Acting or Dialect Coach
- Activist, Advocate/Organizer
- Actor/Actress
- Advocate
- Anthropologist
- Applied Anthropologist
- Appointed/Elected Government Official
- Archeologist
- Architectural Historian
- Architectural Journalist
- Architectural Tour Guide
- Archivist
- Art Acquisition Specialist
- Art or Creative Director
- Art Conserver
- Art Consultant
- Art Dealer
- Art Librarian
- Art Transporter
- Artist Agent
- Attorney
- Benefits Manager/Administrator
- Biological Anthropologist
- Broadcaster
- Budget Examiner or Analyst
- Building Conservation/Preservation Specialist
- Business Analyst
- Campaign Operative
- Cartographer
- Case Worker
- Casting Director
- Cinematographer or Videographer
- Civil Service Worker
- Claims Adjuster/Examiner/Investigator
- Classifier
- Collections Manager
- College Professor
- Community Art Teacher
- Congressional Office/Committee Staffer
- Conservation/Preservation Specialist
- Conservator
- Costume/Wardrobe Designer
- Copy Editor
- Copywriter
- Critic
- Cultural Anthropologist
- Cultural Resource Manager
- Curator
- Designer
- Diplomat
- Director of Visitor Services
- Docent Coordinator
- Document and Procedures Analyst
- Editor
- Editorial Assistant
- Education Coordinator
- Environmentalist
- Exhibit Designer
- Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
- Reporter
- Researcher
- Sales Representative
- Social Anthropologist
- Sociologist
- Teacher/Instructor
- Fact Checker
- Film Commissioner
- Film Critic or Journalist
- Film Festival Organizer
- Film or Media Instructor
- Film or Video Editor
- Foreign Service Officer
- Freelance Writer
- Fundraiser
- Gallery Director
- Genealogist
- Gerontologist
- Grant Writer
- Historian
- Historical Archeologist
- Historical Researcher
- History Teacher
- Human Rights Activist
- Intelligence Analyst
- Interpretive Guide
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Legislative Analyst / Coordinator
- Librarian
- Linguistic Anthropologist
- Lobbyist
- Market Researcher
- Medical Anthropologist
- Minister
- Museum Curator
- Museum Exhibit Designer
- Museum Registrar
- Museum Technician
- Newspaper Editor
- Paleoanthropologist
- Paralegal
- Park Guide
- Physical Anthropologist
- Police Officer
- Policy Analyst
- Political Commentator
- Politician
- Preparator
- Producer
- Production Coordinator
- Public Administrator
- Publicist
- Public Opinion/Survey Analyst
- Publishing Assistant
- Radio Announcer
- Research Analyst
- Registrar
- Screenwriter
- Set or Scenic Designer
- Social Worker
- Speech writer
- State Legislator
- Student Affairs Administrator
- Tour Guide
- Translator
- Travel Agent
- Urban Park Ranger
- Writer/Author
- Youth Service Worker
Career Exploration Hub
Employment Strategies
- Identify areas of interest related to your major so you can focus your academics and experiences towards these fields.
- Gain direct experience within the areas that interest you most through research projects, independent studies, internships, part-time jobsstudent organization involvement, or volunteering
- Register for Hire Jayhawks and subscribe to the Internship Newsletter to receive automated weekly emails with specific internship information.
- Consider joining a professional organization related to your area of interest, and, if possible, attend local and/or regional conferences to make connections with professionals working in your field.
- Practice interviewing on your own or by conducting a mock interview at the University Career Center.
- Develop your resume and tailor it to your area(s) of interest.
- Earn a minor or take additional coursework outside your major when relevant to your career goals.
- Complete an independent study to gain advanced research skills.
- Maintain a strong GPA if you are considering pursuing graduate or professional school.
- Consider getting involved with a student organization at KU related to your area of interest.