When studying history at PPSC, you learn from the best. Our instructors have both real-world experience and degrees from leading institutions. They're not only leaders in their fields, they're also highly committed to student success. PPSC history students get the support they need to excel in the classroom, transfer on to prestigious four-year colleges and find fulfilling careers.

History, a foundation for nearly everything.

To work in the field of history is competitive and will require at least a masters degree. That being said, you can get a broad set of skills with a history degree that will help you in any industry.

The study of History will prepare you for almost any career. The good news is it is broad. History applies to nearly everything; almost any career field would benefit from an employee with critical thinking, writing, strong historical context and social insight. Because history is broad, you may have a hard time narrowing down your career and if you want to work directly as a historian you will need at least a masters degree.

Careers for historians include:

• Teaching
• Research and writing
• Public History, such as historical editing and publishing
• Law
• Politics and government
• Historical consulting for public and private agencies.
• Interpreting museums and management at historic sites.
• Archival records collection and analysis.
• Genealogical research

Want to find out if this program is for you? Explore potential careers on the web at America's Career InfoNet or the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Identify trends, events, peoples, groups, cultures, and institutions covered
• Construct historical narratives by identifying patterns of continuity and change 
• Analyze secondary sources and recognize differences in historical interpretation
• Identify and evaluate the perspective of primary sources
• Use library sources for historical research
• Select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information
• Be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing