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. The history department offers an array of two hundred course offerings and many research opportunities. Classes focus on areas such as Global History, European History, U.S. History, and Premodern Civilization. The political science major 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 in the modern world. The curriculum is divided into three general areas: theoretical approaches to politics, American institutions and politics, and foreign and international politics. Coursework focuses on Politics, American Government, Law, International Relations, and Foreign Politics.
History and political science graduates work in a wide variety of areas including business, law, politics, social service, and education. Many of these students pursue advanced degrees, some in related fields and some in other areas. Many careers do not require a specific major but rather a wide range 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.
A Sample Of Related Occupations
Archivist
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Global Talent Organization
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Mentor Program Director
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Assistant Dean
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Government Agency Admin
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Museum Curator
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Business Manager
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Historian
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Nonprofit Administrator
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Community Action Specialist
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Historic Preservation Specialist
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Political Analyst
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Community Relations Director
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Historic Site Administrator
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Political Correspondent
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Consultant
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Historic Site Tour Guide
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Politicial Scientist
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Consumer Advocate
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Historical Society Staff Member
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Politician
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Diplomat
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Human Resources Specialist
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Public Administrator
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Economic Development Analyst
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Insurance Agent
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Public Policy Specialist
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Editor/Writer
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International Banker
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Public Relations Specialist
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Exibition Research Specialist
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International Relations Specialist
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Public/Government Affairs Consultant
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External Collaborator
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International Trade Specialist
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Social Science Analyst
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FBI/CIA Agent
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Journalist
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Special Media Content Manager
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Federal Investigator
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Lawyer
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Teacher/Professor
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Foreign Service Officer
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Lobbyist
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Writer/Author
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Gallery Interpreter
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Market Research Analyst
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Types of Employers
Private & Nonprofit Organizations |
Archives
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Cultural Organizations
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Museums
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Banks
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Educational Institutions
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Newspapers/Magazines
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Book/Magazine Publishers
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Foundations
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Polictical Organizations
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Civic Organizations
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Historic Sites/Historical Societies
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Professional Associations
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Collection Agencies
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Insurance Companies
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Public Interest Groups
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Community Arts Centers
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Labor Unions
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Public Relations Firms
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Community Organizations
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Law Firms
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Radio Stations
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Consulting Firms
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Libraries
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Research Firms
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Government Agencies |
CIA/FBI
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Federal/State Congressional Offices
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National Security Agency
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Department of Commerce
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General Accounting Office
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Peace Corps/AmeriCorps
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Department of Justice
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National Archives & Records Administration
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Smithsonian Institution
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Department of State
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National Endowment for the Humanities
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U.S. Customs Service
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Drug Enforcement Administration
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National Park Service
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U.S. Information Agency
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - First Jobs of Recent Graduates - History and Political Science
Organization |
Job Title |
Guy Carpenter and Company |
Account Analyst |
VIP Computers |
Account Executive |
Upsala College |
Assistant Director of Admissions |
Salomon Brothers |
Assistant Mortgage Analyst |
Ford Motor Credit |
Customer Service Representative |
Lord and Taylor |
Department Manager |
Silver Burdett Ginn |
Editor |
Princeton University |
Editorial Assistant |
US Office Personnel |
Federal Investigator |
Chase Manhattan Bank |
Financial Analyst |
Colonial Penn Insurance |
Health Claims Examiner |
Linn Hill School |
Kindergarten Teacher |
Baker and McKenzie |
Legal Assistant |
MetLife |
Management Associate |
County of Union |
Program Development Specialist |
NJ General Assembly |
Research Assistant |
MCI Communications |
Sales Representative |
Nobody Beats The Wiz |
Security Manager |
Gloucester High School |
Social Studies Teacher |
Mikasa |
Store Manager |
IRS |
Taxpayer Service Representative |
Prudential Mutual |
Technical Analyst |
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - Jobs of Experienced Alumni - History and Political Science
Nielsen Marketing Resaerch (MBA) |
Account Manager |
Philadelphia Inquirer |
Assistant Editor |
H.W. Wilson (MLS) |
Associate Editor |
Elsevier Science Publishing |
Associate Publisher |
Industrial Relations, American Cyanamid |
Corp. Director, Industrial Relations |
Law & Public Safety Dept. (JD) |
Deputy Attorney General |
Prudential Insurance (JD) |
Director of Labor Relations |
Gordon Publications |
District Sales Manager |
NJ Election Enforcement Commission (PhD History) |
Exec. Dir. |
Shearson Lehman Hutton |
Financial Consultant |
>Coe College (PhD History) |
History Professor |
>Coopers and Lybrand |
Human Resources Manager |
>Easter Seal Adult Training Center |
Instructor |
>Superior Court of NJ (JD) |
Judge |
>Bloomfield Public Library (MLS) |
Library Director |
>Carretta Trucking |
Marketing Manager |
>IBM Corporation |
Personnel Administrator |
>Plainsboro (MA Criminal Justice) |
Police Chief |
>Political Consulting Firm (JD) |
President |
>Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Co. (MBA) |
Product Development Manager |
>NJ Department of Higher Education |
Program Officer |
>The Seeing Eye |
Public Relations Director |
>Hanover Insurance Co. |
Purchasing Services Manager |
>Cucker, Kraws & Bruh (JD) |
Real Estate Attorney |
>The Prudential |
Real Estate Broker |
>Maryland Independent Newspaper |
Reporter |
>NJ Office of State Planning |
Research Planner |
>Johnson and Johnson |
Sales Representative |
>George Meany Center for Labor Studies (MA Political Science) |
Senior Staff Associate |
>Gerontologic Services, Jewish Family Service (MSS) |
Specialist |
>USDA |
Supervisory Budget Analyst |
>Hamilton Bank (MBA) |
Vice President |
>Resources Development & PR, Lenox Hill Hospital |
Vice President |
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Graduate Schools Attended
Institution |
Degree |
Field |
Boston University |
JD |
Law |
Georgian Court College |
PhD |
History/Social Studies |
Howard University |
PhD |
Entertainment Law |
Lehigh University |
PhD |
American Studies |
New York University |
MA |
Music Technology |
Princeton University |
PhD |
Psychology |
Rutgers University |
MA |
Special Education |
Rutgers University |
PhD |
Communication |
Rutgers University |
MA |
Public Policy |
Rutgers University |
PhD |
Political Science |
Seton Hall |
PhD |
International Diplomacy |
University of Colorado |
PhD |
Religious Studies |
University of Maryland |
MSW |
Social Work |
University of Maryland |
PhD |
Public Policy |
University of Pennsylvania |
PhD |
Political Science |
University of Pennsylvania |
MA |
Government Administration |
University of Pennsylvania |
PhD |
History |
University of Pittsburgh |
MA |
International Relations |
University of Vermont |
PhD |
Higher Educ./Student Affairs |
Washington & Lee Univ. |
PhD |
Corporate/Int'l. Law |
Yeshiva University |
MSW |
Community Social Work |
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