Program Overview

Introduction to Temple University

Temple University is a renowned institution located in Philadelphia, PA. The university offers a wide range of academic programs, research opportunities, and career services to its students.

Academics

The university provides various academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees. The College of Liberal Arts is one of the schools that offer a History Major program.

History Major Program

The History Major program is designed to prepare students for their future careers. The program encourages undergraduate students to participate in internships to apply the core skills they learn in their degree programs in real-world professional settings.

Internships and Opportunities

The College of Liberal Arts collaborates with Temple's Career Center and employers across various fields and industries to help cultivate professional development opportunities for its students. The university's location in Philadelphia allows students to pursue internships across an array of organizations in the region.

Careers

The skills gained from a liberal arts degree are highly relevant in today's rapidly evolving world. A History degree helps prepare graduates for a professional career in business, education, government, law, and more. History BA graduates have pursued successful careers as:

• database administrators
• diplomats
• educators
• filmmakers
• historians
• lawyers
• military officers
• museum curators
• public health professionals
• public policy experts

Career Services

The Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development in the College of Liberal Arts empowers students to present themselves successfully as candidates for internship, employment, and postgraduate education opportunities. The center offers an array of services, including:

• connecting students' experience with potential employers
• drafting and editing résumés and cover letters
• practicing interview skills
• preparing for further education
• strategizing on internships and job opportunities

Career Seminar

The College of Liberal Arts requires a one-credit seminar course that focuses on the flexibility of a liberal arts degree to prepare students for careers in corporate entities, education, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and more. Through this course, students develop and refine their résumé, receive guidance on navigating professional networking opportunities and interviews, and are equipped to confidently market themselves to potential employers.

University Career Services

As a Temple student, you can also visit the university's Career Center for support during your job or internship search. The Career Center provides:

• assessments of your professional direction
• listings of job search resources
• support for job search strategies