»History

The BA in History teaches students how to think critically, analyze a variety of problems, and gain an understanding of people, societies, and historic change. The major provides a solid foundation for a wide range of areas in law, teaching, business, journalism, government, historical preservation, and archival management.

Program Details

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Possible Occupations

• Advocate
• Archivist
• Biographer
• Broadcaster
• Business Intelligence
• Campaign Worker
• Congressional Aide
• Consultant
• Cultural Advisor
• Cultural Resources Manager
• Curator
• Demographer
• Editor
• Ethno scientist
• Foreign Correspondent
• Foreign Service Officer
• Foundation Staffer
• Genealogist
• Historian
• Historic Interpreter
• Historic Preservation
• Historical Researcher
• Historical Site Administrator
• Information Specialist
• Intelligence Agent/Officer
• Journalist
• Lawyer
• Legislative Aide
• Lobbyist
• Market Analyst
• Media Consultant
• Mediator
• Museum Director
• Museum Technician/Specialist
• Personnel Manager
• Political Campaign Worker
• Political Scientist
• Politician
• Press Secretary
• Project Manager
• Public Relations Specialist
• Radio/TV Research Assistant
• Teacher
• Urban Administrator
• Writer

Top Employers

Top employers of Chapman graduates from this program include:

• Disney
• US Air Force
• US Department of Defense
• US Army
• School districts (Tustin, Los Angeles, Placentia-Yorba Linda, Irvine, Garden Grove, Victor Valley, Clark County,)
• Higher education institutions (Chapman University, Brandman University)

Continuing Your Education

Many students that graduate with a Bachelor's in History continue their education in a Master's level teaching, business or history program. 

One of the most popular programs for Chapman graduates is Chapman's M.A. in War and Society.

Organizations and Networking

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Professional Associations

• American Association of Museums
• Society of American Archivists
• The Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
• World History Association
• Society for History Education
• Renaissance Society of America
• Phi Alpha Theta
• National Association for Ethnic Studies
• Institute for Historical Study
• Economic History Association
• Association of Ancient Historians
• American Association for State and Local History
• American Historical Association
• Organization of American Historians

Chapman Student Organizations

• Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education
• Phi Alpha Theta

Resources

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Industry-Specific Job Search Sites

• Careers in Public History
• Jobs for History majors on Chapman's Career Portal, Handshake »

 

Occupation and Industry Research

• Humanities and Social Sciences Online
• Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
• Law Students Center
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• DiscoverLaw.org