Associate of Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T) in History
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree (AA-T in History) is a 60 unit program designed to provide lower division education to students planning to transfer to a CSU institution in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in History. Students who complete the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree (AA-T in History) will be able to describe how the social, political, intellectual and economic systems of a particular society change over time and analyze how the interplay of multiple factors in a society including intellectual, economic, demographic, and cultural variables resulted in particular historical outcomes.
Students must complete the following requirements:
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units
- the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
- a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Students are not required to complete the information competency requirements, PE requirements or cultural diversity requirements found in other degrees at the College.
Required Core Courses (6 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 17A | United States History | 3 units |
HIST 17B/H | United States History or Honors | 3 units |
List A (6 units)
Select two from below.
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 4A | Western Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500CE | 3 units |
OR | ||
HIST 5A | World History: Prehistory to 1500 | 3 units |
AND | ||
HIST 4B | Western Civilization II: 1500 CE to Present | 3 units |
OR | ||
HIST 5B | World History from 1500 | 3 units |
List B (6 units)
Select one from each Group.
Group 1 (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 5A | World History: Prehistory to 1500 | 3 units |
HIST 5B | World History from 1500 | 3 units |
HIST 12 | African American History | 3 units |
HIST 14 | History of the Native North American | 3 units |
HIST 16 | Mexican-American History | 3 units |
HIST 20 | History and Geography of California | 3 units |
Group 2 (3-4 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ANTH 2 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 units |
ANTH 3 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 units |
POLI 1/H | American Government or Honors | 3 units |
PSYC 1 | General Psychology | 3 units |
SOCI 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
WGQS 1 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 4 units |
WGQS 3 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 units |
Major Requirements: 18 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 37 – 39 units
Elective Units As Needed To Total 60 CSU Transferable Units
Fall, Year 1 (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 17A | United States History | 3 units |
Spring, Year 1 (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 17B | United States History | 3 units |
OR | ||
HIST 17BH | Honors United States History | 3 units |
List A: Select Two
Spring/Fall, Year 2 (6 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 5A | World History: Prehistory to 1500 | 3 units |
OR | ||
HIST 4A | Western Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 CE | 3 units |
HIST 5B | World History From 1500 | 3 units |
OR | ||
HIST 4B | Western Civilization II: 1500 CE to Present | 3 units |
List B: Select one course from each group
Group 1
Fall, Year 2 (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 5A | World History: Prehistory to 1500 | 3 units |
HIST 5B | World History From 1500 | 3 units |
HIST 20 | History and Geography of California | 3 units |
HIST 12 | African American History | 3 units |
HIST 14 | History of the Native North American | 3 units |
HIST 16 | Mexican-American History | 3 units |
Group 2
Any course from Group 1 not already used or
Fall or Spring, Year 1 (3-4 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ANTH 3 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 units |
ECON 1A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 units |
or | ||
ECON 1AH | Honors Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 units |
ECON 1B | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 units |
or | ||
ECON 1BH | Honors Principles of Microeconomics | 3 units |
HIST 8B | History of Latin America/Caribbean, 1825 to Present | 3 units |
POLI 1 | American Government | 3 units |
PSYC 1 | General Psychology | 3 units |
SOCI 1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 units |
WGQS 1 | Introduction to Women’s Studies: Knowledge Gender and Power | 4 units |
Total Units: 18-19 units
GE Units (CSU GE or IGETC): 37 or 39 units
Total Degree Units: 60 units
Associate of Arts Degree in History
After completing an A.A. degree in History, a student will be able to:
- Describe how the social, political, intellectual, and economic systems of a particular society change over time.
- Analyze how the interplay of multiple factors in a society including intellectual, economic, demographic, and cultural variables resulted in particular historical outcomes.
Required Core Courses (12 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 4A | Western Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 CE | 3 units |
HIST 4B | Western Civilization II: 1500 CE to Present | 3 units |
HIST 17A | United States History | 3 units |
HIST 17B | United States History | 3 units |
Elective Courses (6 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 8A | History of Latin America/Caribbean, Prehistory to 1825 | 3 units |
HIST 8B | History of Latin America/Caribbean, 1825 to Present | 3 units |
HIST 12 | African American History | 3 units |
HIST 14 | History of the Native North American | 3 units |
HIST 16 | Mexican-American History | 3 units |
HIST 20 | History and Geography of California | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 18 units
Requirements vary somewhat among four-year institutions. Consult the department advisor and counselor for transfer requirements of the institution of your choice.
To be awarded an A.A. Degree, a student must complete:
- All the major requirements.
- Additional units to meet the college graduation requirements.
Fall/Spring, Year 1 (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 4A | Western Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 CE | 3 units |
Fall/Spring, Year 1 (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 4B | Western Civilization II: 1500 CE to present | 3 units |
Fall/Spring, Year 1 (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 17A | United States History | 3 units |
Fall/Spring, Year 1 (3 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 17B | United States History | 3 units |
HIST 17BH | Honors United States History | 3 units |
Elective Courses: Select Two
Fall/Spring, Year 2 (6 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
HIST 8B | History of Latin America/Caribbean, 1825 to Present | 3 units |
HIST 12 | African American History | 3 units |
HISt 14 | History of the Native North American | 3 units |
HIST 16 | Mexican-American History | 3 units |
HIST 20 | History and Geography of California | 3 units |
Required Core | 18 units |