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May 13, 2024
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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
History Associate of Arts
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The curriculum in the History program is designed to provide the transfer student with an understanding of the diversity of the human experience and the historical processes that have shaped individuals and communities throughout the world. It fosters critical thinking and the opportunity to achieve an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in History by providing the necessary breadth in the field, an introduction to the methods used in the study of history, and the ability to complete both major preparatory coursework along with courses required for general education. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering this major, earning an Associate degree may support entry-level positions such as: Museum and Historical Organizations, Cultural Resources Centers, or Legislative Support Staff Worker.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Understand the diversity of the human experience as influenced by geographical location, race, ethnicity, cultural traditions, gender and class.
- Analyze historical processes that shape individuals and communities, drawing on detailed knowledge about the history of the area under study.
- Think critically about the varieties of experience found in the historical record of the United States, exploring diversity as a critical component of history.
- Distinguish between primary and secondary sources, and understand how each is used to make historical arguments.
- Assess, use, and synthesize different kinds of evidence from a variety of historical sources to make a coherent argument about the past.
- Effectively conduct research and write a coherent historical essay or research paper that articulates a clear argument, effectively interprets multiple forms of evidence, identifies arguments in secondary historical texts, and uses appropriate citations.
- Explain and analyze a key historical event or process in the area and during the period under study.
- Understand the difference between opinions and substantiated scholarly claims.
REQUIRED COURSES:
Course ID |
Title |
Units |
HIST 4 |
World History to 1500 |
3 |
HIST 5 |
World History Since 1500 |
3 |
HIST 16 |
History of the United States to 1876 |
3 |
HIST 17 |
History of the United States Since 1876 |
3 |
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Select from Restricted Electives |
6 |
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:
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18
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Restricted Electives |
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HIST 11 |
Perspectives of Peace Studies |
3 |
HIST 12 |
Revolutions and Revolts |
3 |
HIST 15 |
The Vietnam War |
3 |
HIST 19 |
United States Since 1945 |
3 |
HIST 20 |
Ethnic Cultures of the United States |
3 |
HIST 21 |
Women in United States History - A Multicultural Perspective |
3 |
HIST 27 |
Latin America - Pre-European to Independent Nationhood |
3 |
HIST 28 |
Latin America - 1800 to the Present |
3 |
HIST 29 |
Film and History in Latin America |
3 |
HIST 30 |
History of Mexico |
3 |
HIST 32 |
California History |
3 |
HIST 33 |
Chicano - Latino American History |
3 |
HIST 62 |
European History to 1650 |
3 |
HIST 63 |
European History Since 1650 |
3 |
HIST 70 |
History of Asia to 1800 |
2 |
HIST 71 |
History of Asia Since 1800 |
3 |
HIST 72 |
History of China |
3 |
HIST 74 |
History of the Middle East to 1800 |
3 |
HIST 75 |
History of the Modern Middle East |
3 |
HIST 80 |
Introduction to Contemporary Africa |
3 |
HIST 81 |
African American History |
3 |
ES 1 |
Multicultural Experiences in the United States |
3 |
ES 3 |
Introduction to Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Cultures |
3 |
Suggested coursework not required for the major: ECON 20; SOC 20; PS 4, 11, 80.
* Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation, see course description.
Associate of Arts Degree
Complete a minimum of 60 units including the total number of units described above and the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate of Arts degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.
General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees
Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.
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