History, Political Science & Geography 

Internship and Career Information 

A degree in history provides you with skills in research, analysis, and communication that prepare you for a career or graduate study in a wide range of fields. Although many people associate history with teaching, as the list below suggests, this only scratches the surface. Did you know that the current CEO of FedEx was a history major? A degree in history does not so much direct you to a certain career as open up opportunities. Rewarding work in government, law, non-profit work, and business are only a few possibilities. Click here to read about one of our graduates who is now a vice-president at Fidelity Investments. A good place to start in thinking about how you will use your degree to find rewarding job is to read these interviews with history professionals who have found careers in a variety of workplaces.

Click here to see information on careers for history majors from the American Historical Association.

Many of our majors have chosen to go on to graduate school. Here is a sampling of the degrees they are pursuing:

Masters in Political Science (University of Albany)
Masters in International Affairs (Northeastern University)
Masters in Athletic Administration (Springfield College)
Masters in History (Providence College)
Masters in Ethics and Public Policy (Suffolk University)
Masters in Library and Information Science (Simmons College)
J.D. at Vermont Law School
Masters in Education (College of St. Rose)

While at MCLA, you can work with your advisor to pursue an internship that provides course credit as you experience a possible career path. Recent internships include district offices of state representatives, non-profit organizations, and museums. Click here to link to the MCLA Internship Center.

Historians as Educators
Elementary Schools
Secondary Schools
Post-secondary Education
Historic Sites and Museums

Historians as Researchers
Museums and Historical Organizations
Cultural Resources Management and Historic Preservation
Think Tanks

Historians As Communicators
Writers and Editors
Journalists
Documentary Editors
Producers of Multimedia Material

Historians As Information Managers
Archivists
Records Managers
Librarians
Information Managers

Historians As Advocates
Lawyers and Paralegals
Litigation Support
Legislative Staff Work
Foundations

Historians in Corporations
Contract Historians
Historians and Nonprofit Associations