History, A.A.

The curriculum in the History Associate Degree program is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an Associate degree. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering majors related to this field, earning the Associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion.

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 4 - WORLD HISTORY TO 1750 3 Units
HIST 5 - WORLD HISTORY SINCE 1750 3 Units
HIST 16 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1876 3 Units
HIST 17 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1876 3 Units
Select from Restricted Electives 6 Units

Total Units for the Major: 18

Restricted Electives

ECON 2 *, 20 ; HIST 7 , 8 , 11 , 12 , 15 , 19 , 20 /SOC 20 , HIST 21 , 30 , 32 , 33 , 40 , 41 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 70 , 71 , 72 , 75 , 80 , 135; PS 4 , 11 , 12 , 14 , 80 .

Associate in 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 in 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.