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 | Government Agency Administrator | Lawyer |
| Business Manager | Historian | Lobbyist |
| Community Action Specialist | Historic Preservation Specialist | Market Research Analyst |
| Community Relations Director | Historic Site Administrator | Museum Curator |
| Congressional Aide | Historic Site Tour Guide | Nonprofit Administrator |
| Consumer Advocate | Historical Society Staff Member | Political Scientist |
| Diplomat | Human Resources Specialist | Politician |
| Economic Development Analyst | Insurance Agent | Public Administrator |
| Editor | International Banker | Public Policy Specialist |
| FBI/CIA Agent | International Relations Specialist | Public Relations Specialist |
| Federal Investigator | International Trade Specialist | Teacher |
| Foreign Service Officer | Journalist | Writer/Author |
Types of Employers
| Private & Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Advertising Agencies | Cultural Organizations | Newspapers |
| Archives | Educational Institutions | Political Organizations |
| Banks | Foundations | Professional Associations |
| Book / Magazine Publishing Companies | Historic Sites / Historical Societies | Public Interest Groups |
| Civic Organizations | Insurance Companies | Public Relations Firms |
| Collection Agencies | Labor Unions | Radio/TV Companies |
| Community Arts Centers | Law Firms | Research Firms |
| Community Organizations | Libraries | |
| Consulting Firms | Museums | |
| Government Agencies | ||
| Department of Commerce | Federal/State Congressional Offices | Peace Corps/AmeriCorps |
| Department of Justice | General Accounting Office | Smithsonian Institution |
| Department of State | National Archives & Records Admin. | U.S. Customs Service |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | National Endowment for the Humanities | U.S. Information Agency |
| FBI/CIA | National Park Service | |
Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates
| Jobs of Recent Alumni | |
| Account Analyst, Guy Carpenter and Company | Kindergarten Teacher, Linn Hill School |
| Account Executive, VIP Computers | Legal Assistant, Baker and McKenzie |
| Assistant Director of Admissions, Upsala College | Management Associate, MetLife |
| Assistant Mortgage Analyst, Salomon Brothers | Program Development Specialist, County of Union |
| Customer Service Representative, Ford Motor Credit | Research Assistant, NJ General Assembly |
| Department Manager, Lord and Taylor | Sales Representative, MCI Communications |
| Editor, Silver Burdett Ginn | Security Manager, Nobody Beats The Wiz |
| Editorial Assistant, Princeton University | Social Studies Teacher, Gloucester High School |
| Federal Investigator, US Office Personnel | Store Manager, Mikasa |
| Financial Analyst, Chase Manhattan Bank | Taxpayer Service Representative, IRS |
| Health Claims Examiner, Colonial Penn Insurance | Technical Analyst, Prudential Mutual |
| Jobs of Experienced Alumni | |
| Account Manager, Nielsen Marketing Resaerch (MBA) | Police Chief, Plainsboro (MA Criminal Justice) |
| Assistant Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer | President, Political Consulting Firm (JD) |
| Associate Editor, H.W. Wilson (MLS) | Product Development Manager, Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Co. (MBA) |
| Associate Publisher, Elsevier Science Publishing | Program Officer, NJ Department of Higher Education |
| Corp. Director, Industrial Relations, American Cyanamid | Public Relations Director, The Seeing Eye |
| Deputy Attorney General, Law & Public Safety Dept. (JD) | Purchasing Services Manager, Hanover Insurance Co. |
| Director of Labor Relations, Prudential Insurance (JD) | Real Estate Attorney, Cucker, Kraws & Bruh (JD) |
| District Sales Manager, Gordon Publications | Real Estate Broker, The Prudential |
| Exec. Dir., NJ Election Enforcement Commission (PhD History) | Reporter, Maryland Independent Newspaper |
| Financial Consultant, Shearson Lehman Hutton | Research Planner, NJ Office of State Planning |
| History Professor, Coe College (PhD History) | Sales Representative, Johnson and Johnson |
| Human Resources Manager, Coopers and Lybrand | Senior Staff Associate, George Meany Center for Labor Studies (MA Political Science) |
| Instructor, Easter Seal Adult Training Center | Specialist, Gerontologic Services, Jewish Family Service (MSS) |
| Judge, Superior Court of NJ (JD) | Supervisory Budget Analyst, USDA |
| Library Director, Bloomfield Public Library (MLS) | Vice President, Hamilton Bank (MBA) |
| Marketing Manager, Carretta Trucking | VP, Resources Development & PR, Lenox Hill Hospital |
| Personnel Administrator, IBM Corporation |
Graduate Schools Attended
| History | Political Science |
| Boston University, JD, Law | Howard University, PhD, Entertainment Law |
| Georgian Court College, PhD, History/Social Studies | Rutgers University, MA, Public Policy |
| Lehigh University, PhD American Studies | Rutgers University, PhD, Political Science |
| New York University, MA, Music Technology | University of Maryland, MSW, Social Work |
| Princeton University, PhD, Psychology | University of Maryland, PhD, Public Policy |
| Rutgers University, MA, Special Education | University of Pennsylvania, PhD, Political Science |
| Rutgers University, PhD, Communication | University of Vermont, PhD, Higher Educ./Student Affairs |
| Seton Hall, PhD, International Diplomacy | Yeshiva University, MSW, Community Social Work |
| University of Colorado, PhD, Religious Studies | |
| University of Pennsylvania, MA, Government Administration | |
| University of Pennsylvania, PhD, History | |
| University of Pittsburgh, MA, International Relations | |
| Washington & Lee Univ., PhD, Corporate/Int'l. Law |
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Last Updated: 06/06/2011
Last Updated: 06/06/2011