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History

As a history major, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of global history and learn to interpret the past in a way that's relevant to modern life.

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Rooted in real-world experience, the history major at LVC will allow you to craft your studies to suit your interests and career goals. You’ll get the chance to complete internships, have study abroad experiences, and conduct student-faculty research.

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The Breen Center for Career and Professional Development is one of Lebanon Valley College’s most powerful career readiness tools for students, wherever you are in your college journey.

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At the Breen Center you’ll find a dedicated team of experts and trained Career Peers who coach, counsel, and guide you to success in your chosen career.

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15%
of history graduates enter business management positions (BestColleges.com)
$63,000
for those with a History degree (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
11%
of history majors go into legal professions (BestColleges.com)
Career Opportunities
  • Analyst
  • Archivist
  • Historical Consultant
  • History Teacher
  • Lawyer
  • Museum Curator
  • Political Advisor
  • Researcher

In Their Words

Skills
My time on campus enabled me to become someone who thinks critically and creatively, can solve complex problems, communicates effectively, and values differences in others.
Hope Roaten ’09, Executive Director of the Mid Central PA chapter of the American Red Cross
Advice
Dr. Schroeder gave us some of the best advice. He told us not to look at ourselves as just History majors but as individuals with excellent research, writing, reading, and critical thinking abilities.
Jesse Shetrom ’15, Museum Educator, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Perspectives
Through LVC’s History & Education departments, my professors provided me with diverse perspectives and academic skills that have allowed me to be a more understanding, empathetic, and knowledgeable educator.
Kelly O’Brien ’07, High School Government Teacher, Commonwealth Charter Academy
My time on campus enabled me to become someone who thinks critically and creatively, can solve complex problems, communicates effectively, and values differences in others.
Hope Roaten ’09, Executive Director of the Mid Central PA chapter of the American Red Cross

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