Mapping your History Major

Your Hood experience is about so much more than just your history major.

The Student Success Center, the Center for Career Development & Experiential Learning, and the Office of the Registrar have teamed up to show you where a history major can take you. They will help you cultivate, engage and prepare during your time at Hood so that you are career ready for your journey beyond Hood.

Additionally, these maps will serve as milestones and guideposts when you meet with your academic advisor.

Contact

Student Success
301-696-3860
Registrar
301-696-3620
Center for Career Development & Experiential Education
301-696-3583
Department of HistoryHistory (B.A.)

Please note that sample four year plans are examples. Students, in consultation with their advisor, will discuss an individualized degree plan reflecting their academic preparation, interests and goals. Actual sequences will vary based on course availability, need for developmental coursework, and student preference. For complete information on degree requirements, reference the Undergraduate Course Catalog at .

Year One

Fall SemesterCredits
HIST 217 US History to 1877 (Core- Humanities)3
Core- FYE 101 First Year Experience: Fall3
Core- Global Language 1013-4
Core- English Composition3-4
Elective/Minor/Certificate course1
 13-15
Spring SemesterCredits
HIST 218 US History since 18773
Core- FYE 102 First Year Experience: Spring3
World History (HIST 264, 265, or 266)3
Core- Global Language 1023-4
Core- Natural Science4
 16-17

Year Two

Fall SemesterCredits
World History (HIST 264, 265, or 266)3
AFHS 257 African American Experience3
Core- Ethics3
Core- Holistic Wellness (PSY preferred)3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course1
 16
Spring SemesterCredits
Survey Course (HIST 268 or 269)3
Area Elective (Global, Amer, Eur, Public)3
Core- Creative & Performing Arts3
Core- Developing Informed Viewpoints3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course1
 16

Year Three

Fall SemesterCredits
Area Elective (Global, Amer, Eur, Public)3
HIST 399 Internship2
Core- Quantitative Reasoning3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
 14
Spring SemesterCredits
HIST 373 Research and Writing3
Area Elective (Global, Amer, Eur, Public)3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
 15

Year Four

Fall SemesterCredits
HIST 470 Seminar: Topics in History3
Core- Hood 400 Life after Hood2
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
 17
Spring SemesterCredits
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
Elective/Minor/Certificate course3
 15
Total Credits124

Learning, Self-Exploration, and Academic Excellence

The Hood College Center for Career Development and Experiential Education is here to support you through your four-year educational journey. Whether you are headed toward additional educational pursuits after graduation or on to the exciting world of work, we recommend that you investigate all your opportunities through three distinct types of exploration. These include Cultivating knowledge of your major and occupations related to your studies, Engaging in activities that give you hands-on experience, and taking practical steps toward Preparing for life after college. Below are three tables that will help you understand these areas and associated activities. Want to know more? Meet with a counselor in the Career Center. Email careers@hood.edu to make an appointment.

Cultivate

Explore your major and related occupations

Year 1
  • Explore the profession through the Hood College history website. Explore the backgrounds of faculty and learn about course offerings.
  • Visit the and the websites.
  • Take the to learn more about additional areas of career interest.
  • Meet with Career Center staff to begin developing a resume.
Year 2
  • Visit with a counselor in the Career Center to update your resume and consider locations for an archaeology specific internship.
  • Explore club and engagement opportunities such as the History Club.
  • If eligible, investigate federal work study positions in a department of career related interest.
  • Plan to study abroad and attend an information session to learn about scholarships.
Year 3
  • Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences either volunteer, internship, or employment related.
  • Work with the career center to find an internship to gain experience and college credit.
  • Attend the annual fall and spring semester Study Abroad Fairs.
Year 4
  • Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, volunteer, internship, or employment. Be sure to include your research skills.
  • If you have not already completed, take field study courses, or a second internship experience, consider adding these course or experiences.

Engage

Locally and Globally

Year 1
  • Explore club and engagement opportunities such as the History Club.
Year 2
  • Participate in Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and creating a LinkedIn page.
  • Explore options for study abroad in your junior year.
  • Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the history field.
Year 3
  • Attend or volunteer for Frederick Historical Society events. Speak with a Career Center counselor to learn more about these.
  • Shadow professionals or alumni who work in the field.
  • Update your LinkedIn page to reflect new experiences and coursework.
  • Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the history field.
Year 4
  • Attend the annual Business Etiquette Dinner. Register for this event in Handshake.
  • Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the history field.

Prepare

For Post-Graduation Success

Year 1
  • Attend the Fall and Spring Community Engagement Fairs to learn more about not-for-profit agencies that work in the area of historic preservation, museums, or cultural interpretation.
Year 2
  • Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may need historic site, conservation, or research interns.
  • Regularly check the Handshake events page to see employers providing information sessions on campus.
  • If considering part-time employment, work with the Career Center and consult faculty to learn about opportunities within the job field.
  • Consider taking an exploratory micro-internship in your field of interest.
Year 3
  • Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may need interns.
  • Attend Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and how to conduct a job search.
  • Select part-time jobs and internships in your field of interest.
Year 4
  • Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who are recruiting for new hires.
  • Attend conferences of professional associations.
  • Utilize resources at the Library and Learning Commons
  • Meet regularly with your academic advisor
  • Work with tutors at the Writing Center
  • Complete the FAFSA and apply for scholarships

Learn more about careers in history:

  • Public policy
  • Regional planning
  • City or town management
  • Legislative, executive, or judicial services
  • Program administration
  • General services
  • Community affairs
  • Social services
  • Law enforcement
  • Counties
  • Cities
  • Municipalities
  • Townships
  • Municipal archives
  • Libraries
  • Museums, parks, and historic sites
  • Arts and humanities councils
  • School districts
  • Departments of state government
  • Legislative agencies
  • Court systems

Explore more career opportunities in history:

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