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Roadmap for

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History Majors

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Skills Targeted by Dream Major

  • Extensive fact-finding research capabilities

  • Organizational skills and the ability to process and manage  large amounts of content 

  • Analyzing tools and an attention to detail 

  • Effective communication skills, including writing and even public speaking

Subject to Master

  • American History

  • Biography and American History

  • European History

  • Freedom and Responsibility

  • Myth and Reality in the American Past

  • Non-Western History

  • Slavery in America

  • The American Civil War

  • The Holocaust

  • Western Tradition of Justice and the Law

Types of History Majors

  • General History

  • Other History

  • Military History

  • Public/Applied History

  • History and Philosophy of Science and Technology

  • American History (United States)

  • European History

  • Asian History

School Selection Process

Curriculum

  • Ateneo

    • BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN HISTORY

      • Our students learn not only to understand our present society against the background of the past, but also analyze how this understanding is itself shaped by changing contexts.

      • Graduates of the AB, Major in History program enter the fields of education, research, journalism, heritage conservation, tourism, and politics. A comprehensive grasp of history is also a natural first step for students who wish to enter law school or apply for the Foreign Service.

  • UA&P

    • BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMANITIES

      • In their first three semesters the students take up subjects like Film, Music, and Theatre for Art; Literary Genres, Novel, and Poetry for Literature; Historical Research for History; and Metaphysics for Philosophy. These subjects they take are designed to help them familiarize with the field of the Humanities as well as to prepare them for the foundation subjects which, in turn, prepare the students for proficiency in the Humanistic disciplines of Art, Literature, History, and Philosophy.

Careers for Majors in History

#1   High School History Teacher

Avg. Salary: $56,000

It is one of the most obvious history major jobs, but it takes more than just a strong knowledge in history. Being a teacher in any form requires patience, dedication, and commitment. While elementary and middle school teachers will cover history in some form, high school is when history-specific classes usually begin. You’ll need an education not just on historical information, but on how to teach. You’ll also need a certification to teach in your state.

 

#2   Research Assistant

Avg. Salary: $43,000

A researcher is someone who investigates knowledge and seeks to establish facts. They will need to make detailed observations, analyze information, and interpret the results to make a conclusion. Research skills are needed from nearly every corner of the job market, including the public and private sectors. These jobs include working with teams, meeting with clients, designing a research program, and running field work.

 

#3   Paralegal or Legal Assistant

Avg. Salary: $48,000
High Salary: $77,000

Working as a paralegal requires research, organization, and clear writing skills, and lawyers don’t always have time to conduct these tasks on their own. A paralegal or legal assistant is responsible for gathering facts related to a case, searching for previous cases, and finding laws, regulations, and legal articles related to the issue at hand. A degree in history becomes extremely useful, and many history majors find jobs in the legal sphere.

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Masters and Doctorate Opportunities

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