History Associate in Art for Transfer

History is the study of the people and events of the past, especially their social and political effects. History ranges from the study of wars, religion, technology, industrialization and urbanization to social movements, political movements and cultural developments. Students in history courses learn more than dates, names, and events. They also learn how to interpret, debate, and draw conclusions. History majors acquire a broad perspective on the human experience and appreciate how the past shaped the present. A History degree is an excellent general preparation for careers in education, law, historical research, historical preservation, the national and state park systems, government, journalism, media, and communication. The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer, also called the History AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor’s degrees in History. Students earning the History AA-T degree will be granted priority for admission as a History major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units including completion of CSU GE or IGETC and 18-20 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. There are no additional graduation requirements.  Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Semester 1

Course Code	Title	Units
HIST 017	US HISTORY THROUGH RECONSTRUCTION	3
ENG 001A	ENGLISH COMPOSITION	4
AREA 1	DIVERSITY COURSE	3
GE CSU E/ IGETC 6	LIFELONG LEARNING/LANGUAGE	3
OPTIONAL	TRANSFERABLE ELECTIVE	1

Semester 2

Course Code	Title	Units
HIST 018	US HISTORY FROM RECONSTRUCTION TO PRESENT	3
GE CSU A3/ IGETC 1B	CRITICAL THINKING	3
AREA 2	HISTORY COURSE	3
GE CSU B4/ IGETC 2	MATHEMATICS	3
OPTIONAL	TRANSFERABLE ELECTIVE	3

Semester 3

Course Code	Title	Units
HIST 003 OR 005	HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATION 1 OR HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I	3
GE CSU A1/ IGETC 1C	ORAL COMMUNICATION 3	3
GE CSU B1/ IGETC 5A	PHYSICAL SCIENCE	3 OR 4
GE CSU C1/ IGETC 3A	ARTS	3
OPTIONAL	TRANSFERABLE ELECTIVE	3

Semester 4

Course Code	Title	Units
HIST 004 OR 006	HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATION II OR HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION II	3
GE CSU F/ IGETC 7	ETHNIC STUDIES	3
GE CSU B2/ IGETC 5B	LIFE/BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE	3 OR 4
GE CSU D/ IGETC 4	SOCIAL SCIENCES (CANNOT BE HISTORY)	3
OPTIONAL	TRANSFERABLE ELECTIVE	3

For all GE Areas and Electives it is best to meet with a counselor to discuss your options. The General Education patterns are linked below.