A degree in history develops students' analytical
abilities and strengthens their research and writing skills. Our curriculum
prepares students for graduate programs and law school and a variety of career
paths.
In the Workforce
Teaching
Many history graduates become teachers at the high school
or middle school level. Some students pursue double majors in secondary
education to prepare for high school teaching. In addition, some of our
American and European history majors are teaching in public and private
schools.
Museums, Archives and Public History
An increasing number of history majors are interested in
working in museums, historical societies and/or libraries after they graduate.
One alumna has served as the executive director of the New England Museum
Association, another is employed by the Preservation Society of Newport County
and others are currently completing master's programs.
Public Service and Government
Some of our alumni serve in federal and state agencies
while others have worked for political organizations.
Business
We have history alumni working in banks, the insurance
industry, information technology companies and real estate agencies. Our
graduates are able to bring their strong research and analytical skills to bear
in these fields.
Graduate and Law
School
A number of our graduates have gone on to graduate
programs in history, related fields such as archival studies or education.
Alumni have attended a range of institutions, including:
- Catholic Theological Union
- New York University
- Providence College
- Roger Williams University
- State University of New York
- Tulane University
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Vermont
History has proven to be a popular major for students
preparing for law school. Alumni have studied law at a number of institutions,
including:
- Northeastern University School of Law
- Roger Williams University School of Law
- Suffolk University Law School
- University of Connecticut School of Law
- Western New England School of Law