Course Tracks
The Department of History has identified four main "tracks" for our courses. These are broad themes that traverse time and place.
This is not only a way to identify your interests, but might also give you some ideas of what your education might mean in terms of a future career. History provides you with a broad background that easily transfers to a number of professions, and in many ways the suggestions below are just the tip of the iceberg.
Social Issues and Globalization
- HI 246 Canadian External Relations
- HI 317 Golden Age Spain
- HI 325 Imperialism, Race, and the Post-Colonial Legacy
- HI 328 Canada in the World: From Laurier to the 21st Century
- HI 357 The Middle East and the Cold War
If you find yourself drawn towards these subjects of global exchange, connections, and interactions, a history degree could lead you to any of the following careers:
| NGO Work | Politician/Campaign Manager | Public Policy Analyst |
| International Development | International Relations | Tourism Consultant |
| Foreign Correspondent | Resettlement Worker | Immigration Consultant |
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Peace and War
- HI 232 A History of Sea Power to 1914
- HI 292 Canada to Confederation
- HI 306 War and Society in Africa
- HI 353 The French Revolution and Napoleon
- HI 360 The Great War and its Aftermath
If stories of conflict and resolution resonate with you, you might find history leads you to a job in one of the following fields.
| Public Policy Analyst | International Relations | Documentary Producer |
| Historical Interpreter | Paralegal | TV/Film Producer |
| Consultant | Intelligence Officer |
Forensic Analyst |
Politics, Power, and Law
- HI 103 Comparative Revolutions and the Modern World
- HI 224 History of Ancient Greece
- HI 330 Slavery and Emancipation in the United States
- HI 350 Revolutionary Ideas in Russian History
- HI 379 The Third World since 1945
If the study of governments, power, and struggles for representation appeal, history can lead you to a career in one of these areas:
| Lawyer | Community Developer | Corporate Communications |
| Consumer Advocate | Public Administration | Human Resources |
| Public Relations | Resettlement Worker | University Admissions Officer |
Culture, the Arts, and Society
- HI 260 History on Film
- HI 310 The Italian Renaissance
- HI 313 Crowds in Pre-Modern Europe
- HI 359 Paris: History of a Capital City
- HI 479 Home and School: Family and Education in 20th C Canada and the US
If the study of social and cultural trends are what captivate you in history, this might mean you are well suited to the following careers:
| Community Affairs Specialist | Arts Administrator | Heritage Co-ordinator |
| Conservator | Biographer | Exhibit Designer |
| Acquisitions Editor | Appraiser | Technical Writer |
