History
A.A. Degree History · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog
The AA degree in History will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree listed in the Degrees, Programs & Transfer Requirements section of this Catalog.
Career Opportunities
Career Options for history majors include employment opportunities in a variety of different career areas. The need for teachers in the state of California for elementary, middle, and high schools remains high and college graduates with a history degree will find themselves well suited for opportunities to earn teaching credentials in a variety of subjects. The research and writing skills needed to successfully complete a degree in history offer excellent preparations for careers in law, journalism, public relations, and domestic and foreign government service.
Learning Outcome(s)
- Reason through research and analysis.
- Synthesize ideas from multiple perspectives.
- Communicate reasoned interpretations.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Major Requirements: (6 units) | 0 | |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: (3 units) | 3 | |
| HIST 2A | History of Europe to 1500 | 3 |
| orHIST 2B | History of Europe Since 1500 | 3 |
| Select three courses from the following: (9 units) | 0 | |
| AFRAM 30 | African American History: Africa to 1865 | 3 |
| AFRAM 31 | African American History: 1865-1945 | 3 |
| AFRAM 32 | African American History: 1945 to Present | 3 |
| HIST 2A | History of Europe to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 2B | History of Europe Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 5 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST 8A | History of Latin-American Civilization | 3 |
| HIST 8B | History of Latin-American Civilization | 3 |
| HIST 12 | History and Culture of Eastern Asia | 3 |
| HIST 19 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST 52 | African-American History: 1945 to Present | 3 |
| Total units required for major: 18 units | ||
| Peralta General Education and Breadth Requirements: 19 - 22 units | ||
| Electives Required: 20 - 23 units | ||
| Total units required for degree: 60 units | 60 | |