History, AA

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The Major in History is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study of History. The skills developed in history courses include historical research and writing, the critical analysis of primary and secondary sources, the ability to differentiate between different historical interpretations of the same event, and the ability to communicate historical matter orally. The Associate in Arts in History degree requires completion of the AA-GE pattern (24 units), CSU-GE pattern (40 units), or the IGETC-CSU pattern (37 units). Students are encouraged to see a counselor for assistance in developing an educational plan that will identify the lower division major preparation and general education coursework that corresponds to the intended major and specific transfer institution. Students should consult www.assist.org for current course articulation in their major.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking and writing skills.
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the impact of race, class, sex, and ethnicity on individuals’ experience of historical events.
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the chronology of important historical events within the region and/or time period under study.
Students will develop a strong base of research skills, including the ability to evaluate and properly use primary and secondary sources.
Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to analyze a primary source.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 6 units

HIST 17A History of the United States Units: 3
HIST 17B History of the United States Units: 3

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Area A

Complete 6 units selected from one of the sequences:

HIST 2A World History to 1600 Units: 3
and
HIST 2B World History Since 1600 Units: 3
OR
HIST 4A History of Western Civilization Units: 3
and
HIST 4B History of Western Civilization Units: 3

Area B - History of Women and Minorities in the United States

Complete 3 units from:

HIST 27 Women in History Units: 3
HIST 30A African-American History to 1877 Units: 3
HIST 30B African-American History Since 1877 Units: 3
HIST 31 Mexican-American History Units: 3
HIST 34 Asian Pacific American History Units: 3

Area C

Complete an additional 6 units selected from Area A, Area B, or:

HIST 6A History of Asian Civilization Units: 3
HIST 6B History of South and Southeast Asian Civilization Units: 3
HIST 6C History of the Middle East Units: 3
HIST 7 History Through Film Units: 3
HIST 37 California History Units: 3

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major or area of emphasis to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of both major/area of emphasis and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree

Minimum Major Units Required: 21

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

Minimum Degree Units Required: 60

Related Program

History, AA-T

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