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History is the study of all past human activity. The range of historical study is limited only by the range of documents and artifacts which have survived to tell us their story. Historians work with these sources to try to understand the past on its own terms, to learn more about the assumptions, ideas, ambitions, hopes, and fears of people living in medieval England or nineteenth-century Canada, Ming China, or colonial America.

Strengths and skills History students bring to the workforce:

  • Describing and evaluating issues, problems, and events
  • Explaining the present by referring to the past
  • Presenting complex ideas clearly
  • Summarizing data and ideas
  • Research / analytical skills

Industries and Roles History students are well-suited for:

  • Archivist
  • Museum/Art Gallery Curation  
  • Public Policy Analysis
  • Records Management
  • Research
  • Tourism/Heritage