|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
History, It's Our Future
The past affects and shapes everyone's lives. Its study connects diverse peoples together and provides a measure by which our actions, ideas, goals, and conduct can be evaluated. Knowledge of the past and an understanding of current events enables us to see cause and effect, to perceive what we must maintain or change, and to better analyze political, social, cultural, and economic events to their greatest advantage. The awareness and incorporation of history into our daily lives fosters personal growth, professional competence, and civic responsibility. Students who undertake study in history develop a frame of reference with which to master other disciplines and build a strong foundation.for a career in any field. Consider
supplementing core history requirements with electives that will sharpen
logical, critical, and analytic thinking. A general understanding of the
mathematical sciences, economics, legal studies, and political science, coupled
with the ability to express oneself in both written and spoken Fnglish is
critical. One should select subjects which focus on human thought and behavior,
such as psychology, anthropology, sociology, and comparative literature. In
addition, master the ethical dimensions of life in general through courses in
religion, ethics, logic, and philosophy. Below are some career possibilities
for history majors in five areas: the private, public, andnon-profit sectors,
education and small firm orindividual enterprises. Endnotes 1. Poster, "Business and History", prepared by the National Center for the Study of History, Inc., R.R.#1, Box 679, Cornish, Maine, 04020-9726. 1988 Robert W. Pomeroy. Printed in the U.S. by the Pioneer Press of West Virginia, Inc. 2. Poster,
"Value History", prepared under the auspices of the National Center
for the Study of History, R.R. 1, Box 679, Cornish, Maine, 04020-9726. Designed
by Melilli. Mehl Graphic Designers in Portland, Maine, and printed in the U.S.
by the Pioneer Press of West Virginia, Inc. in 1991. Private Sector Opportunities The private sector offers many opportunities for students with a history or liberal arts background. Listed are numerous, but by no means exhaustive, examples of the types of businesses and industries which rely on employees who can research, document, analyze, synthesize, and communicate effectively. Marketing and Advertising Researching market performance, determining trends for future decisions, analyzing historical marketing techniques and systems and advertising strategies. Publishing Copyediting, manuscript evaluation, researching market demands for historical publications and their uses (educational, personal, etc.) Public Relations Research and analysis of public trends, presentation of clients' activities based on historical interpretation, manage company archives, write historical material for organizational promotional purposes. Manufacturing Analysis of markets, financial, economic, political riskover-time, staff training in corporate history and foreign cultures through diversity and multiculturalisrm workshops, collect and document oral histories for organizational diagnosis, manage company archives and curate exhibits of archival materials and memorabilia. Mineral Extraction Industries Analyze political risk and key political figures with reference to economic implications for business; research claims and geographical and land use history, write for corporate communications and public relations, manage company archives and information retrieval services. Other Industries Research analysis studies, writing public relations and educational materials, archival and records management, etc. Utilities Review local issues and concerns, policy and management studies, information services, historic alanalysis, manage archives. Law Research public and private archives and records collections, collect oral history for depositions, develop support material from historical evidence. Banking Produce historical financial, economic, and political risk analyses, manage archives, research policy issues, write and teach staff corporate history, curate and exhibit historical displays. Insurance Research and evaluate case histories, prepare studies ofpolicy matters, perform legislative analysis, manage company archives. Investment Services Archival and records management, and research,and analysis for companies which specialize in the purchasing, issuing, and selling of corporate equity, such as brokerage firms and investment banking houses. Conmunications Research and write historical documentaries and narratives; analyze public trends over time, provide information and archival services to motion picture firms network and cable television companies, and record and tape industries. Journalism Searching and
researching historical records, Interviewing with oral history techniques,
writing and editing for newspapers, news, trade, and professional (scholarly)
journals, historical and popular periodicals and magazines, textbooks, and
books. Public Sector Opportunities The government is one of the largest employers of students with training and degrees in history and related fields. Executive Branch Cabinet-level departments: The Department of State, Department of the Interior, National Park Service, etc. Independent organizations within the federal government: National Endowment for the Hurnanities, Smithsonian Institution, etc. perform such duties as current issues studies, analysis of policy performance, long-range trends, etc., preservation and organization of institutional records, editing of Public records and documents. Legislative Branch Opportunities can be found within the historical offices of state legislatures, the Senate and the United States House of Representatives performing such duties as staff and committee investigations, publication of bibliographic material, service on study commissions, and research assistance where needed. Judicial Branch The United States Supreme Court Curator's Office and various historical offices, projects, and regulatory agencies. Records collection and preservation, policy analysis, research where needed, writing of reports and various office correspondence, etc. Military Services Manage the museums, and archival and records centers for the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and National Guard. Lecture on specific issues, prepare institutional histories, etc. The Foreign Service A test is required for entrance and placement analysis. Duties include such activities as research and writing on the diplomatic, economic, political, social and cultural history of various areas. Civil Service A test is required for entrance and placement analysis. Duties depend on the type of location placement is granted. National Archives and Records Service Archival, manuscript, and, records management; microfilming of collection items. Other Opportunities Employment in
libraries, historic sites, museums, community history education centers, etc..
Work in policy history, oral history, public administration, cultural resource
management, genealogy and family history, public works, land-use management,
urban history and development, demographic history, environmental history,
archeological projects, etc.. Non-Profit Sector Opportunities In addition to
appointments within the United States government, the non-profit sector
(organizations with 501(c)3 status) offers a wide array of professional
positions in research, administration, education, and exhibition design.
History majors in particular are well-suited for appointments within the
following institutions: historical commissions, associations, and societies,
scholarly and professional associations, galleries and museums, colleges and
universities, research foundations and institutional "think tanks"
and with service institutions (agencies, foundations, and other philanthropic
organizations which provide educational, social, and cultural services to the
public). Opportunities Within the Field of Education If teaching
history is what you would like to do, appointments can be found in public and
private elementary and secondary schools, community colleges, small and large
undergraduate and graduate colleges and universities. Other possibilities
include district and state offices for curriculum and text preparation, state
and federal departments of education, adult education centers, and in
corporate, training programs. Individual and Small Firm Opportunities If you have the entrepreneurial spirit and wish to get involved with a small firm or start one of your own, several fields where a history major will surely come in handy are: Consulting: Cultural Resource Management Make contracts with developers, public agencies, business firms, and counseling services on preservation and cultural resource management policy, research and prepare cultural resource statements for environmental impact reports, identify and evaluate historic structures and other cultural resources, select structures for legal protection, prepare and teach preservation education programs. Consulting: Cultural Resource Research/Writing Prepare histories, etc., search and research public and private records, perform legal and policy research services, oral history interviewing and transcribing.work in historical editing and indexing. Genealogical Services Search, research, and prepare reports on family and community histories. Preservation/Restoration Services Firms offering historic preservation/restoration services, rehabilitation of historically accurate buildings and artifacts, information services on the field, research on preservation law and tax benefits. Writing Author your own
historical books, pamphlets, articles,and research papers or freelance, for
various publication agencies. Sources of Information 1. American Association for State and Local History: 172 Second Avenue North, Suite 202, 2. National Trust for Historic Preservation: 740-748 Jackson Place, NW, 3. National Fndowment for the Humanities: 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 4. National History Education Network Department of History, The University of Tulsa, 5. American Historical Association: 400 A Street, SE
You can contact the History Department department via email or by writing us at: 
Search / Site Map | |||||||||||||||||
