The study of history provides perspective on the present and strengthens students’ abilities to read critically, to think analytically, and to write clearly. The mastery of these skills is essential for success in teaching, business, graduate study (including the study of law), and in life as an informed citizen.
Why Study History? An Answer from the American Historical Association
Careers for History Majors – A Brochure from Career Services in pdf (Adobe) format
Career Opportunities for Majors in History
Occupations
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Archivist |
Government Agency Administrator |
Lawyer |
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Business Manager |
Historian |
Lobbyist |
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Community Action Specialist |
Historic Preservation Specialist |
Market Research Analyst |
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Community Relations Director |
Historic Site Administrator |
Museum Curator |
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Congressional Aide |
Historic Site Tour Guide |
Nonprofit Administrator |
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Consumer Advocate |
Historical Society Staff Member |
Political Scientist |
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Diplomat |
Human Resources Specialist |
Politician |
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Economic Development Analyst |
Insurance Agent |
Public Administrator |
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Editor |
International Banker |
Public Policy Specialist |
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FBI/CIA Agent |
International Relations Specialist |
Public Relations Specialist |
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Federal Investigator |
International Trade Specialist |
Teacher |
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Foreign Service Officer |
Journalist |
Writer/Author |
Types of Employers
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Private & Non-profit Organizations |
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Advertising Agencies |
Cultural Organizations |
Newspapers |
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Archives |
Educational Institutions |
Political Organizations |
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Banks |
Foundations |
Professional Associations |
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Book / Magazine Publishing Companies |
Historic Sites / Historical Societies |
Public Interest Groups |
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Civic Organizations |
Insurance Companies |
Public Relations Firms |
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Collection Agencies |
Labor Unions |
Radio/TV Companies |
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Community Arts Centers |
Law Firms |
Research Firms |
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Community Organizations |
Libraries |
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Consulting Firms |
Museums |
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Government Agencies |
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Department of Commerce |
Federal/State Congressional Offices |
Peace Corps/AmeriCorps |
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Department of Justice |
General Accounting Office |
Smithsonian Institution |
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Department of State |
National Archives & Records Admin. |
U.S. Customs Service |
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Drug Enforcement Administration |
National Endowment for the Humanities |
U.S. Information Agency |
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FBI/CIA |
National Park Service |
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers-Camden History Graduates
| ABC FAMILY, DISNEY – Sales Assistant |
FOSTER WHEELER, INC. – Corporate Counsel |
RAHWAY LUMBER CO. – President |
| AGC OF NEW JERSEY AND NJAPA – Executive Director |
THE FRY GROUP – Executive Recruiter |
RUTGERS BUSINESS SCHOOL – Ass’t. Dean of Graduate Admissions |
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ALPHARMA INC.- Commercial Counsel |
GAB ROBINS NORTH AMERICA, INC. – Manager |
RUTHERFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION – Superintendent |
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AMERICORPS NCCC – Corps Member |
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY - Sr. Dir., Foundation Relations |
SAP AMERICA – Support Alliance Manager |
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BARRASSO CONSULTING – Paralegal |
GILL ST. BERNARD’S SCHOOL – Director of College Guidance |
SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP – Associate |
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BC – CEO |
HOGAN & HARTSON LLP – Attorney |
STATE OF NEW JERSEY – Administrative Specialist |
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BOYS’ CLUB OF NEW YORK - A.S.A. Director |
HUNTINGTON LEARNING – Managing Director |
STATE OF NJ – UNION COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT – Probation Officer |
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BUSH, GOTTLIEB, SINGER, LOPEZ – Partner |
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE – Supervisory Revenue Officer |
STRAUB – Director, Network Development |
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CARTILE PATCHEN AND MURPHY LLP – Senior Associate |
J P MORGAN CHASE – Analyst |
STREET SCHOOL OF AMERICA – Teacher |
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CENTER FOR NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS – Technical Assistance Coordinator |
KAILUA HIGH SCHOOL – Teacher |
THE NEW SCHOOL – Assoc. Director of Admissions |
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CHARLES JONES LLC – Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter |
LIBERTY MUTUAL – Sales Representative |
TRENTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT – Elementary Teacher of Bilingual/ESL |
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COMMERCE BANK – Project Manager |
M. SHANKEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. – Copy Chief |
TRIDENT MEDIA GROUP – Literary Agent |
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CORNELL UNIV. COLLEGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY – Associate Professor |
MELLON CONSULTING – Associate Principal |
ULRICHSEN ROSEN & FREED – Associate |
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CUNY SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM – Admissions/Outreach Counselor /2005 |
MINTAX, INC. – Senior Tax Analyst |
UNION COUNTY – Attorney |
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DEP’T HOMELAND SECURITY, INS – Asylum/Refugee Officer |
MULTISTATE TAX COMMISSION – Counsel |
UNITED STATES ARMY – Special Agent |
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DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. – Vice President, Legal Affairs |
NJ ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE – Deputy Attorney General |
WASHINGTON POST – Reporter |
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DOWN SYNDROME, IRELAND – Fund Raiser |
NOMURA SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. – VP/Manager of Employment |
WEBMD, INC. – Legal Assistant |
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DUANE MORRIS LLP – Partner |
OMNIFILE-HW WILSON CO. – Editor |
WESTFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION – Principal |
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EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTER – Executive Director |
PASSAIC COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE – Sr. Asst. Prosecutor |
WOODBRIDGE BOARD OF EDUCATION, WOODBRIDGE – Principal |
| FASHION INST. OF TECH., STATE U. OF N. Y. – Professor of Marketing |
PINNACLE MORTGAGE, INC. – Licensed Mortgage Banker |
Graduate Schools Attended
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History Graduate Programs |
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Rutgers University-Camden |
| New York University, |
| University of Virginia |
| University of Maryland |
| Eastern Illinois University |
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Masters in Education |
| Rider University |
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Theology |
| Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary |
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Law School |
| Rutgers-Camden |