History

The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in History at a CSU campus. A major component of the History program mission is for students planning to transfer into the History majors (or a similar major) with an understanding of History as the study of change over time, and we as the manifestation of that change. In other words, History is the study of us, or the various components of the present. Upon completion of an AA-T in History, students will have an understanding of the diversity of the recorded past and an appreciation of the process of historical change. At the same time, a History major will gain critical reading and writing skills, which are valuable in life, and in any employment field they choose to enter.

The following is required for the Associate of Arts in History for Transfer:

1. Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum

of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 3. Complete of a minimum of 18 semester units in an AA-T major. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass/no pass basis (Title 5 § 55063a). 4. Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

Students should meet early with a Counselor to complete a Student Education Plan (SEP). If you need a reference, please refer to HIST AA-T.

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 opportunities well-suited for opportunities to earn teaching credentials in a variety of subjects. The research and writing skills needed to successfully complete a degree of history offers excellent preparation for careers in: law, journalism, public relations, and domestic and foreign government service.

Learning Outcome(s)

1. Demonstrate a degree of mastery of the discipline of History: As one of the core disciplines of the liberal arts, history provides a classic mode of learning. By studying the past, a History major learns to think with objectivity, to write with logic and accuracy, to organize and assess evidence, to analyze problems and interpret complex events. In essence, students who major in History learn how to learn. History's special appeal, however, comes from its distinctive subject matter, the human past.
2. Demonstrate a degree of proficiency of Historical critical thinking: to better access, evaluate, and interpret ideas found in History and information enabling people so disciplined to communicate effectively, reach conclusions, and solve problems.