History Associate in Arts Degree

PROGRAM CODE: 2A03883

The History Associate in Arts Degree is designed to prepare students to acquire basic historical knowledge and academic skills, both to transfer to a four-year institution, and to understand historical causes of current events. History is the study of change over time. Historians analyze cause and effect, construct narratives from primary and secondary sources, and try to explain the actions of people in the past. Students in history courses learn more than dates, names, and events. They also learn how to interpret, debate, and draw conclusions. History majors develop 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, government, journalism, media, and communication. This degree requires 18 units in the major, in addition to other graduation requirements.

Required Courses (6 units):
HIST C1001United States History to 18773
or HIST C1001H United States History to 1877 - Honors
HIST C1002United States History since 18653
or HIST C1002H United States History since 1865 - Honors
Restricted Electives - List A (6 units):6
World Civilizations to 1550 (formerly World Civilizations I)3
Honors World Civilizations to 1550 (formerly Honors World Civilizations I)
World Civilizations Since 1550 (formerly World Civilizations II)3
Honors World Civilizations Since 1550 (formerly Honors World Civilizations II)
Restricted Electives - List B, Group 1 (3 units):3
African-American History I3
Honors African-American History I
African-American History II3
Chicana/o History I (formerly ETHS 141 F)3
Chicana/o History II (formerly ETHS 141 F)3
American Indian History (formerly History of the Native Americans)3
Asian Pacific Islander American History3
African Civilizations to 18803
African Civilizations since 18803
Ancient Egypt3
Asian Civilizations I (formerly HIST 160AF)3
Asian Civilizations II (formerly HIST 160BF)3
Introduction to the Middle East3
Honors Introduction to the Middle East
Women in United States History3
Honors Women in United States History
Restricted Electives - List B, Group 2 (3 units):3
Western Civilizations to 1550 (formerly Western Civilization I)3
Honors Western Civilizations to 1550 (formerly Western Civilization II)
Western Civilizations Since 1550 (formerly Western Civilization II)3
Honors Western Civilizations Since 1550 (formerly Honors Western Civilization II)
Survey of British History I3
Survey of British History II3
Honors Survey of British History II
History of the Americas I (formerly HIST 162AF)3
History of the Americas II (formerly HIST 162BF)3
United States Environmental History3
Honors United States Environmental History
History of California3
Total Units18

Outcome 1: Explain causation, change and continuity, and historical complexity through analysis of historical evidence and arguments.

Outcome 2: Develop and present one’s own historical conclusions by crafting convincing and well-supported arguments.

Outcome 3: Demonstrate historical empathy through analysis of globally diverse historical sources and perspectives.


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