History, Social Studies Education
What Can I Do With My Major?
Overview
Related Careers
Use the following examples of employment opportunities for Education majors as an idea list, and remember that it represents some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider. Some of these jobs also require education beyond the bachelors’ degree.
History Teacher, 9-12
Adult Education Teacher
Bibliographer*
Biographer*
Book Reviewer*
Curriculum Specialist*
Demographer*
Editor*
Editorial Writer
Grant Writer*
Historic Preservation Specialist
Historic Site Educator
Historical Society Staff Member
History Educational Researcher*
Instructor, College/University*
Museum Curator
Museum Technicians & Specialist
Research Assistant*
Resource Teacher
Tutor
Vocational Instructor
*additional experience or advanced degree may be required
Some Employers of Education Majors
Churches
Colleges and Universities
Community Centers
Educational Publishers
Hospitals Libraries
Non Profits
Public and Private Schools
State and Federal Government
Youth Services
Related Major Skills
Ability to teach students with different learning levels
Dealing with parents or guardians
Decision making
Explaining ideas clearly
Flexibility Computer skills Lesson planning
Organization
Planning
Summarizing ideas
Team player Creativity
Writing and presenting information
Professional Organizations and Associations
The World History Association: WHA
Oral History Association
Preparing for Your Career
•Look for internships and jobs in to gain knowledge and experience
•Participate in internships and summer jobs in a relevant setting
How can I know if a History degree is right for me?
•Complete a self-assessment inventory at the Career Exploration Office in the Student Union to see how your interests, values, and personality match this major and related career fields.
•Schedule an appointment with a career counselor on careers.appstate.edu/Handshake
•Obtain direct experience by doing a job shadow
•Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the field
For more information on careers & job outlook: onetonline.org