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Jason Knirck
509-963-2422
jason.knirck@cwu.edu
Historians are the masters of establishing meaning by studying the people and artifacts that came before us. The study of history is ideal for students interested in developing career skills in research, writing, argumentation, and documentation.
History students learn to interpret and give meaning to the events of the past, which can often provide insights into why things are the way they are today. Such skills are transferable to wide variety of fields including journalism, the law, analytics, and law enforcement.
Being a history teacher rates 4 out of 5 (highly satisfied) in career satisfaction. History teachers make $71,000 a year at mid-career.
Why history at CWU?
The history department offers degrees that are not just pieces of paper, but instead represent the mastery of knowledge, skills, and qualities that create better citizens, strong writers, thoughtful and able analysts, excellent teachers, and outstanding employees.
CWU’s history students have excellent opportunities for networking through a number of student organizations including: American Historical Association, the CWU History Club, the International Students of History Association, and Phi Alpha Theta national honor society.
Not only do the faculty take pride in their field and are passionate about teaching, they also take time to get to know each student personally. We invite you to experience our small and intimate program which caters to all different types of individual needs.
CWU History Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities

Archivist

Curator

Documentary editor
Historian

Lawyer

Librarian

Lobbyist

Researcher
Experience History at CWU
Points of Pride
Patience Collier, history major, was co-recipient of the 2016 James and Katie Gaudino Scholar of the Year Award for her undergraduate research project for SOURCE.