A degree in History prepares students for careers in government, public service, business industry, archives, museums and historical preservation as well as writing and research. As a history major at Northwest, students become familiar with the human experience and determine how history fits into the context of the world. Students will study the evolution of the earliest man to the present day, as well as events and values as well as causes and effects that determine how the world has been shaped. At Northwest, students are taught to become critical thinkers who study evidence in order to obtain a conclusion and communicate that information in clear, concise methods. Professors offer relatively small classes and close interaction with students. Additionally, all upper-level courses are taught by University instructors rather than graduate assistants.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates are highly sought after in public and private sectors due to the critical thinking, problem-solving and written and oral communication skills obtained during their course study at Northwest. Currently, there are more employees with a history degree than any other degree within the state department.

More than 95% of students who graduated from Northwest with a degree in history obtained employment or continued their education within six months after graduation.

The following is a listing of common positions for graduates with a history major: Archives/Collections Director; Cultural Resource Management; Documentary Editor; Law; Librarian; Museum Director; Legal Assistant.