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Jason Knirck
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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?
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.
Being a history teacher rates 4 out of 5 (highly satisfied) in career satisfaction. History teachers make about $71,000 a year at mid-career.
Central students have served in a wide variety of internships including: Washington State Historical Society, City of Tacoma, Olympic National Park, Kittitas County Historical Museum, Northern Kittitas County Historical Society, and Thorp Mill Town Historical Preservation Society.
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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.