Student Resources

• What can I do with a history major?
  This is my attempt at an answer, but read some of the other essays on the subject from Hanover (with links) and CUNY. See the comprehensive set of links at CUNY-Staten Island.
• Phi Alpha Theta
  Local chapter of the national History honors society with academic and social goals.
• Starting salaries by major
  In 1995, offers for history majors averaged more than $25,000 per year. Now offers are averaging more than $30,000. Would you like to see how that compares to business and other social science degrees? Another interesting site, Student Review, not only looks at starting salaries but analyzes survey data to determine how much majors in various disciplines are earning once they have been out of college for several years. The answers may surprise you.
• My Information
  This service allows students to check grade reports, class schedules, parking violations (you don't really have violations, just misunderstandings), and other official info. Students can also get their own degree audits. It's fast and useful, but you need a PIN
  
• Career Services
  Need help deciding on a career after graduation? These folks can help you with advice, workshops, and internship opportunities. The coordinator for history majors is Crystal L. Scott See her about internships and general career advising.
• History links
  Here are links to web resources which may be of interest to historians and history students.
• Working your degree
  A CNN report on the history major in the marketplace. Conclusion: History majors are doing very well.
• Demand for Teachers
  Teacher demand is up in the region with a balance between the supply of new Social Science teachers and job openings. However, we are placing all of our graduates!
• Scholarships
  Departmental scholarship funds have grown considerably during the last few years. History majors should apply for all that are appropriate.
• Best Essay Award
  The Department will award $250.00 prizes to the authors of the best graduate and undergraduate papers. Ask your instructor how to submit a paper.