SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FOR MAJORS IN
HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
Introduction
History is the study and research of major social,
political, cultural, and economic events of the past, and provides a perspective on events
that have shaped the contemporary world. Three Rivers offers a variety of introductory
history courses to prepare the student for more intensive study after transfer, or as a
foundation for other social science courses. The study of political science is designed to
expose students to the philosophical and practical problems of political organization,
action, and governance and to encourage critical thinking about the nature of citizenship,
rights, and duties of the modern world.
History and political science career choices cover a
wide variety of choices, including business, law, politics, social service, and education.
Many students in these areas pursue advanced degrees, some in related fields and some in
other areas. Many careers do not require a specific major but a wide variety of
demonstrated skills and accomplishments. Regardless of your career choices, increase your
marketability to employers through internships, responsible work experience, good grades,
and involvement in college activities.
Types of Employers
A Sample
of Private and Non-Profit Organizations:
| Archives Banks Book/Magazine Publishers Collection Agencies Consulting Firms |
Educational Institutions Historic Sites/Historical Societies Insurance Companies Labor Unions Law Firms Libraries |
Museums Newspapers Public Interest Groups Public Relations Firms Research Firms
|
A Sample of Government Agencies
(Federal, State, Local):
| Department
of Commerce Department of Justice Department of State Drug Enforcement Administration FBI/CIA |
Federal/State Congressional Offices General Accounting Office National Archives and Records
Administration National Endowment for the
Humanities National Park Service |
Peace Corps/VISTA Smithsonian Institution U.S. Customs Service U.S. Information Agency
|
A Sample of Related Occupations
| Archivist Community Action Specialist Community Relations Director Congressional Aide Consumer Advocate Economic Development Analyst Editor FBI/CIA Agent Foreign Service Officer Historian
|
Historic Preservation Specialist Historic Site Administrator Historic Site Tour Guide Historical Society Staff Member Insurance Agent International Banker International Relations Specialist International Trade Specialist Journalist Legal Assistant
|
Lobbyist Market Research Analyst Museum Curator Political Scientist Politician Public Relations Specialist Public Administrator Teacher Underwriter Writer/Author
|
Skills
Attention to detail, developing
ideas, problem solving
Communication skills, working with
others
Conducting research, analyzing,
interpreting, evaluating
Gathering information, preparing
reports, writing, making presentations