What Kind of Job Is Available for a Historian?
Significance “What in the world are you going to do with a history degree?” Be elected president of the United States, you might answer. Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and George W. Bush all earned history degrees before going on to become president. History is one of those majors parents and guidance counselors often try to steer students away from, not seeing any practical value to it. However, many career options are available to people with a bachelor’s degree in history who choose to complete a master’s or doctoral degree. Identification Historians research and interpret events from the past, using mainly written records but also physical objects such as clothing, maps, photographs and tools. Often historians look at past events to compare and solve current problems. If you want to work as a historian, it is important to choose a time frame of interest, as historians usually are expected to focus on one particular era. They also may specialize in a p
