Possible Career Paths for Avila University History Majors
Historians as Preservationists and Researchers
- Archivist in public or private institutions
- Museum or Historic Site Administrator
- Historical Preservationist or Conservator
- Curator of Historic Site, Historical Society, or Archive
- Archeologist
- Administrator or Researcher for Religious and Philanthropic Organizations
- Archival Assistant or Researcher
- Archival Records Manager
- Librarian
Historians as Educators
- Elementary School Teachers
- Secondary School Teachers
- University and College Professors
- Educators at Historic Sites, National Parks, and Museums
- Educational Administrator
- Educator for Religious and Philanthropic Organizations
- Educator for Military
Historians as Communicators
- Professional Writer, Critic, or Editor
- Journalist
- Producer of Historical Software, Web Site, and Video Media
- Public Relations Specialist
- Publishing Editor or Manager
- Programming Producer, Editor, Writer, Researcher for Historical Documentaries in Television, Film, on the Radio or Internet
Historians in Business and Industry
- Corporate Historian and Archivist
- Contract Historian for Special Projects for private and public institutions
- Public Relations Writer, Editor, or Researcher
- Information Manager
- Management Trainee
- Marketing Trainee
- Travel Advisor and Tourism Bureau Manager
- Government Relations Specialist
- Urban Planning Analyst and Researcher
- Advertising and Sales Staff Member
- Political Risk Analyst
- Corporate Communications Specialist
- Strategic Plan Manager
- Systems Analyst
- Training and Orientation Specialist
Historians as Advocates
- Lawyer and Paralegal
- Administrative Assistant, Aid or Press Officer to Executive or Legislative Officials in Government
- Government Agency Analyst, Researcher, and Planner
- Non-Profit Agency Advocate
- Professional Lobbyist
- Grant Writer, Researcher, and Manager
- Advertising Manager or Writer
- Advocate or Lobbyist for Religious and Philanthropic Organizations
- Elected Official in Government
Alumni Testimonials
I have always been fascinated and curious about our past, but when I arrived at Avila I was unsure whether I
wished to pursue a degree course in History. After taking several introductory classes, I realized that a History
degree would provide me with the necessary skills to be successful in modern society. Today, businesses look
for graduates that not only possess academic qualifications, but who also have strong organizational, analytical,
interpersonal, written, and communication skills. This is the predominant reason why I chose to enroll in the
History program at Avila, for a history degree enables students to obtain all these skills and much more.
Students enrolled in Avila's History program enjoy close relationships, assisting each other on a day-to-day basis.
Furthermore, Avila is fortunate to have two Professors of History that work hard in getting the best out of each and
every student.
I graduated in May 2000, and I was extremely proud to receive a B.A in History. Moreover, I feel fortunate to have been a
part of a program that enabled me to have a thoroughly enjoyable college experience.
Name - Iestyn Penrose |
