What can you do with an undergraduate History major or minor?

History majors and minors acquire many skills that prepare them for dynamic and rewarding careers upon graduation.

Build your Career Skills

As a History major or minor, you will gain invaluable skills that will elevate you to the next level of your career goals. Explore what effective writing, critical analysis and research skills, interdisciplinary thinking and training and curiosity and inquisitiveness mean for you.

Career Options

Now that you’ve got the skills and what they mean for you. You can get that dream job too!

History Job Titles

  • Advertising
  • Advocate
  • Analyst
  • Archivist
  • Broadcaster
  • Business Executive
  • Campaign worker
  • Consultant
  • Congressional Aide
  • And don’t forget: Editor, Foreign Service Officer, Foundation Staffer, Information Specialist, Intelligence Agent, Journalist, Legal Assistant, Lobbyist, Personnel Manager, Public Relations, Canvasser, or Teacher.

What else can you do? Stop by the American Historical Association for more career resources

Explore American Historical Association's Career Resources

AHA Career Resources - find job postings, data on history professions and career contacts

AHA History Majors - find what you can do with a History degree and more

Classroom to Career Hub Majors to Careers

The American Historical Association isn't the only resource for History career information. Check out the Classroom to Career Hub's Majors to Careers resource guide.

View the History Majors to Careers

Explore, Engage and Elevate

Ready to take the next steps? Transform your degree into a meaningful and fulfilling career by incorporating three elements into your time at MSU Denver: Explore, Engage and Elevate.

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Our career advisors are available to review your resume, explore major and career opportunities, conduct mock interviews and get you career ready!

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Internships

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Graduate School, Career Readiness and Finding your Fit

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Graduate School Options

Interested in pursuing an advanced degree? The C2 Hub is here to help you decide if graduate school is the right next step.

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Get Career Ready

Learn more about career readiness and growing your essential skills during your time at MSU Denver.

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Finding Diverse and Inclusive Organizations

Is working for a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization important to you? Learn how to find your fit.

Learn how To Find Diverse Organizations

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Department of History Contact Information

Contact us if you have any questions!

Email Us

Phone:
303-615-0500

Campus Location:
Temporarily in King Center, Room 406
(3/25/24- approx. 8/1/24)

Central Classroom Building, Room 211
(Permanent location)

Mailing Address:
MSU Denver
Department of History
1201 5th St., Campus Box 27
Denver, CO 80204