History, A.A.T.

The curriculum in the History program is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree by providing the necessary breadth in the field and an introduction to the methods used. Students who complete the Associate in Arts Degree in History for Transfer receive priority admission to the California State University system, though admission to a specific campus is not guaranteed. While an associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion, a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers, which can be achieved through transfer.

Please refer to Graduation Requirements for more information on transfer degree requirements

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

Discuss 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
Apply critical thinking skills to examine 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 are 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

Required Courses

HIST 16 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1876 3 Units
HIST 17 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1876 3 Units

Group A: (6 units)

HIST 4 - WORLD HISTORY TO 1750 3 Units
HIST 5 - WORLD HISTORY FROM 1750 3 Units

Group B: Select one course from each area (6 units)

Area 1:

HIST 70 HISTORY OF ASIA TO 1800 3 Units
HIST 71 HISTORY OF ASIA SINCE 1800 3 Units
HIST 72 HISTORY OF CHINA 3 Units
HIST 74 HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST TO 1800 3 Units
HIST 80 INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY AFRICA 3 Units
HIST 21 WOMEN IN UNITED STATES HISTORY - A MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVE 3 Units
HIST 33 - THE POLITICAL/SOCIAL HISTORY OF THE CHICANAS/OS 3 Units
HIST 81 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY 3 Units

Area 2:

HIST 62 EUROPEAN HISTORY TO 1650 3 Units
HIST 63 EUROPEAN HISTORY SINCE 1650 3 Units
HIST 75 - INTRODUCTION TO THE CONTEMPORARY MIDDLE EAST 3 Units
HIST 30 HISTORY OF MEXICO 3 Units

Total Units for the Major: 18

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.