History @ SCC
Santiago Canyon College offers the Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) degree in history, alongside numerous courses in the historical discipline that fulfill a range of general education and area-specific requirements for students in other programs. The AA-T in History encourages students to think critically about one's self, one's cultural heritage, social and economic process, and national and international affairs, all within the context of change over time. Successful completion of the AA-T in History guarantees the student acceptance to the California State University system to pursue a Bachelors degree in History or a related field, and students also transfer to the University of California system and private colleges and universities.
The mission of SCC history is to equip students with a foundational knowledge of the people and events that have shaped American history and the story of world civilizations. We seek to inculcate an appreciation for the drama and adventure of history and it's value as a means to appreciate diverse peoples and cultures, become engaged and thoughtful citizens and empathetic observers. The study of history builds cultural literacy and academic skills such as critical thinking, research, and academic writing.
Welcome to the Department of History!
All courses in the department are college credit courses. History is a discipline which emphasizes learning in reading various texts, examining diverse sources, writing in an analytic fashion, citing sources, and understanding the many forces and peoples who have shaped change over time across regions, communities, states, and cultures. All courses in the Department of History require that students produce original, authentic work. The use of any form of artificial intelligence (AI) is prohibited in student work in courses for the Department of History. The protocols concerning this are laid out in the syllabus for each individual course. All courses, even asynchronous online courses, in the Department of History may require that students appear in person on campus if the instructor of that course deems it necessary. The circumstances in which this may occur are laid out in the syllabus for each individual course. The Department of History offers a range of courses on diverse topics representing the breadth of the human experience across space and time. Some courses are not offered every semester, but most courses are offered at least once over a two-year cycle. If you are considering a History major and wish to know when a course might be offered, please do not hesitate to enquire with the Department Chair.
