The Associate of Arts in History is designed to provide foundational knowledge of western civilization, United States History, and history of diverse groups and to prepare students to transfer to a baccalaureate program in History.
Required Core Courses (12 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HIST004A | Western Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 CE | 3 units |
| HIST004B | Western Civilization II: 1500 CE to present | 3 units |
| HIST017A | United States History | 3 units |
| HIST017B | United States History | 3 units |
Elective Courses (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HIST005A | World History: Prehistory to 1500 | 3 units |
| HIST005B | World History from 1500 | 3 units |
| HIST012 | African American History | 3 units |
| HIST014 | History of the Native North Americans | 3 units |
| HIST016 | Mexican-American History | 3 units |
| HIST020 | History and Geography of California | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 18 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Completion of WVC, CSU-Breadth, or IGETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the CSU-Breadth or IGETC General Education pattern.
- Complete additional degree applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.