History Degree

The associate degree curriculum in history provides a basic program to aid students in thinking critically about one's self, one's cultural heritage, social and economic processes, and national and international affairs. Competition of the degree prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree and eventually into careers with government agencies, libraries or museums, research programs in business, journalism, international organizations, archival work, and work in law, international relations, and business.   

Major requirements for the associate in arts degree in history:

Required Courses

History 101 or 101H, World Civilizations to the 16th Century              
History 102 or 102H, World Civilizations Since the 16th Century   

History 120 or 120H, History of the United States to 1865                  

History 121 or 121H, History of the United States Since 1865              

Units

3

3

3

3

Plus 9 units from electives

Electives

Choose 3 electives from the following group. (9 Units)
Must Include at least one history class.

History 124, 127, 133, 152, 162
Political Science 101 or 101H, 121, 200, 201, 220, 221, 222, 226, 230
Economics 120
Geography 100 or 100H
Philosophy 112, 118