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Chair's Message!
Welcome to the History Department

Lots of college students struggle with ideas like:

  • "I love history, but what can you do with a history major?"
  • "History is interesting, but I want to get a job after college."
  • "What good is a history major-I mean, what can you do with it?"

The simple fact is that a history degree empowers minds to think critically and communicate effectively. Knowledge of world history and cultures will better prepare students to succeed in the global marketplace. Among the social sciences, history is the discipline most concerned with change, a valuable asset in today's rapidly changing workforce. Since history encompasses the study of literally everything, historians often engage in interdisciplinary projects, allowing them to problem solve in different ways, using tools and traditions from widely varying fields. Add all this up and the result is a well-rounded, educated person ready to succeed in today's employment market.

Lots of history majors enter education, either as teachers, coaches, or administrators. But history majors work in all sorts of areas, some even go to law school. The study of history and law are natural partners, since historians and lawyers must learn to argue persuasively using supporting evidence.

Our alumni are also employed in many diverse occupations, including:
  • Attorneys
  • Political staffers
  • Ministers
  • Archivists
  • Research assistants
  • Editors
  • Professors
  • Business managers
  • Attorneys
  • Political staffers
  • Ministers
  • Archivists
  • Research assistants
  • Editors
  • Professors
  • Business managers
  • Judges
  • Government workers
  • Non-profit directors
  • Librarians
  • Writers
  • School counselors
  • Business planners
  • Human resource officers

Whichever course you decide to follow, one thing is true. As you learn about the past, you will become better prepared to face your own future with a set of skills that are valuable in whatever field you choose to enter. (See "Careers in History: A Mini-guide from the American Historical Association" click http://www.historians.org/pubs/Free/careers/Index.htm)

Please contact our department for more information or view our mission statement.

LOCATION: Wilson Hall 109; PHONE: 870.972.3046; E-mail: history@astate.edu

Why study history?
Why not!

Gina Hogue, Chair