History works in the world
The history department helps history majors prepare for life after UMass by teaching the “nuts and bolts” of career development along with the equally important ability to communicate what the UMass History experience has given them. Our students develop valuable critical thinking, research, writing, analysis, oral presentation, and collaboration skills as well as sensitivity to diverse human experiences over time and place. When employers ask, “What skills and perspectives do history majors offer the workplace?” our students have an answer.
Read the American Historical Association blog article, Entering the Job Market with a BA in History.
Advising
Your undergraduate career advisor
Advisor: Professor Jessica Keene
Location: 635 Herter Hall
Email: @email
Your internship and career advisor
Advisor: Yuri Gama, PhD Candidate
Location: 622 Herter Hall
Email: @email
Remote advising
Remote advising available! Hours will be posted by the beginning of the spring semester. To make an appointment email @email.
What do we offer?
- Resume and Cover Letter Crafting
- Career Strategy Sessions
- Internship Assistance, including course credit for internships
- Career Development Courses including History 398A: Career Development for History Majors, a 2-credit pass/fail course offered every spring and fall, and History 498S: Senior Bridges, a 1 credit spring semester pass/fail course supporting seniors in obtaining their first job after graduation
- Career Development Events: Workshops on career paths, networking, resumes, and more!
