The Master of Arts in History degree opens doors to a wide array of career opportunities. Over the last decade, graduates have found success in various fields, showcasing the versatility and value of a history background. This article explores these career paths, highlighting the diverse roles our alumni have undertaken.
Career Paths of History Graduates
Our Master of Arts in History graduates have secured positions in diverse sectors, including law, education, archives, and the public sector. Here is a glimpse into some of their career achievements:
- Law and Legal Services: Graduates have become associate legal counsels, attorneys, and deputy federal defenders.
- Education: Many alumni have pursued careers as professors, teachers, academic advisors, and librarians.
- Archives and Museums: Roles include archives assistants, archivists, museum education associates, and local history librarians.
- Public Sector: Graduates have also found positions as public affairs specialists, police officers, and in various government roles.
- Private Sector: Some alumni work as program officers, writers, editors, and in business operations.
To provide a clearer picture, the following table summarizes the career paths of some of our Master of Arts in History graduates:
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Table: Career Paths of Master of Arts in History Graduates
| Class Name | Degree | Job Title | Employer | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Gianopoulos | M.A/J.D. | Associate Legal Counsel - Ethics & Integrity, Office of Legal Counsel, Executive Office of the Governor of Michigan | Lansing, MI | Lansing, MI |
| Gail Presbey | M.A. + World History Bridge Certificate | Professor of Philosophy (PhD, Fordham University) | University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI |
| Harry Smith | M.A. | Adult Museum Education Associate | The Zekelman Holocaust Center | Farmington Hills, MI |
| Ciara Casteel | M.A. + Archival Administration Certificate | Archives assistant for AV processing | The Winthrop Group | Detroit, MI |
| Michael Polano | M.A. | Freelance writer and editor | Self-employed | Northville, MI |
| Daniel McCarthy | MA/MLIS + Archival Administration Certificate | Reference librarian | Comstock Township Library | Comstock, MI |
| Meghan McGowan | MA/MLIS + Archival Administration Certificate | Librarian II | Detroit Public Library | Detroit, MI |
| Kristin Kniffen-Streng | MA/MLIS + Archival Administration Certificate | DAM team manager for Stellantis North America | Allied Vaughn | Auburn Hills |
| Sean McDaniel | M.A. | Assistant professor of history (Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2019) | Cumberland University | Mt. Juliet, TN |
| Jonathan Shafer | M.A. | Public affairs specialist (Ph.D., Auburn University, 2019) | National Park Service, Zion National Park, Utah |
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Richard Kniffen is a Florida native who joined The Restaurant Times team in 2018. He retired in 2014 from a career with the federal government that spanned more than 22 years and took him to more than 36 different countries. His fluency with language and other cultures set him up well for interacting with the diverse group of restaurant owners represented in St. Augustine. One of his favorite things to do is learn how to say something nice to everyone he meets in their own language!
In the time he has worked as a publisher of The Restaurant Times, he has had a tremendous impact. He loves all genres of rock and popular music and enjoys supporting and promoting the area's talented local musicians as part of his social media outreach. A graduate from University of Florida with a BS in political science, he earned his master's degree in international affairs at Florida State University.
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