The Department of History at Saint Michael’s College offers a program that prepares its majors to assume positions of leadership in the public and private sectors of our economy. Its emphasis on the importance of historical inquiry, informed knowledge about the past, critical thinking, problem-solving, research skills, textual analysis, and clarity of expression in both speaking and writing equip our students to make important contributions in their chosen careers.

Among the career opportunities open to our graduates are the following: primary and secondary education (History and Social Studies), higher education on the college and university level, education agencies and foundations (state or federal departments of education, private research foundations, local school district offices), adult education and corporate training programs, private non-profit organizations (museums, state or federal government historical programs, libraries), research institutions (public research agencies or university-based agencies), service institutions such as foundations or philanthropic organizations (state councils on the humanities like the Vermont Council on the Humanities), private individual or small firms (historic preservation/restoration programs, consulting for business or public agencies), public agencies (planning agencies, public archives and libraries, departments of archaeology on the state or federal level, resident historians in state or national parks, government service in either of the three branches), and private sector corporations (public relations, publishing, marketing, journalism, law, communications, and insurance).

In the past ten years (beginning with the Class of 1988), our majors have followed a variety of careers. Among them are the following:

Secondary education

Attorney

Marketing Manager

Production Underwriter (Insurance)

Banker (Fund Manager)

Museum Curator

Immigration Examiner (U. S. Department of Justice)

Public Television

Primary Education

Branch Manager (Toyota Corporation)

Employment Benefits Accountant (Bank)

Senior Resources Associate for Development (Ma. General Hospital)

Business Owner (auto center)

Vice President and Credit Policy Officer (Bank)

For further information or guidance, please contact your advisor, or visit the Career Development Office of the Student Resource Center (802-654-2547).

 

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