Studying History or American Studies can lead to a wide variety of careers because these majors cultivate the skills that employers value: the ability to think critically, communicate cogently, synthesize information coherently, and research effectively. See some of the careers our graduates have pursued on our Alumni page and how to prepare for those careers on our Careers page.

The law is the second most common profession (after teaching) among History majors who have graduated from Saint Anselm College. This fact should come as no surprise since, according to the American Bar Association, the History major is widely considered a traditional undergraduate preparation for law school. Such is the case because the major stresses the core skills most prized by the legal profession: problem-solving, critical reading, effective writing, articulate oral communication, a capacity for research, and good general background knowledge.

This page includes resources for current students, allowing them to track their progress toward fulfilling the requirements of the majors and minors offered by the department. Also included below are links to various policies.