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$25,000 - $95,000
ACADEMIC, AGRICULTURAL HISTORY PH.D.: Idealization Of Rural Life
About this video
Kimberly is a PhD student studying agricultural history and food. She spends her typical day going through old letters, newspaper articles, photographs, and scientific bulletins in order to get a clear picture of diet and food movements in late 19th century California. She studied history and education as an undergraduate because she hopes to teach history at a college level in the future.
Degree: Education - History
Job Title: Agricultural History Graduate Student
Job Summary: Historians
Job Description
Historians research, analyze, interpret, and present the past by studying a variety of historical documents and sources.
On-the-Job Training
None
Additional Info
Internships offer an opportunity for students to learn practical skills, such as handling and preserving artifacts and creating exhibits. They also allow students to apply their academic knowledge in a hands-on setting. Positions are often available at local museums, historical societies, government agencies, or nonprofit and other organizations.
Quick Facts
Projected Job Growth
10 to 20 percent
Typical schedule
Full-time
Typical workplace
Office, Remote, Indoor, Home
Personal Qualities
Detail oriented, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skillsEducational Path
Education Requirement
Master's degree
Recommended Education Degree
Master's degreeDoctorate
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