The BA in History teaches students how to think critically, analyze a variety of problems, and gain an understanding of people, societies, and historic change. The major provides a solid foundation for a wide range of areas in law, teaching, business, journalism, government, historical preservation, and archival management.
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Top Employers
Top employers of Chapman graduates from this program include: Disney, US Air Force, US Department of Defense, US Army, school districts (Tustin, Los Angeles, Placentia-Yorba Linda, Irvine, Garden Grove, Victor Valley, Clark County,) higher education institutions (Chapman University, Brandman University)
Career Paths
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Possible Occupations
- Advocate
- Archivist
- Biographer
- Broadcaster
- Business Intelligence
- Campaign Worker
- Congressional Aide
- Consultant
- Cultural Advisor
- Cultural Resources Manager
- Curator
- Demographer
- Editor
- Ethno scientist
- Foreign Correspondent
- Foreign Service Officer
- Foundation Staffer
- Genealogist
- Historian
- Historic Interpreter
- Historic Preservation
- Historical Researcher
- Historical Site Administrator
- Information Specialist
- Intelligence Agent/Officer
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Legislative Aide
- Lobbyist
- Market Analyst
- Media Consultant
- Mediator
- Museum Director
- Museum Technician/Specialist
- Personnel Manager
- Political Campaign Worker
- Political Scientist
- Politician
- Press Secretary
- Project Manager
- Public Relations Specialist
- Radio/TV Research Assistant
- Teacher
- Urban Administrator
- Writer
Continuing Your Education
Many students that graduate with a Bachelor's in History continue their education in a Master's level teaching, business or history program.
One of the most popular programs for Chapman graduates is Chapman's M.A. in War and Society.
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Professional Associations
- American Association of Museums
- Society of American Archivists
- The Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
- World History Association
- Society for History Education
- Renaissance Society of America
- Phi Alpha Theta
- National Association for Ethnic Studies
- Institute for Historical Study
- Economic History Association
- Association of Ancient Historians
- American Association for State and Local History
- American Historical Association
- Organization of American Historians
Chapman Student Organizations
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