History - AA-T
A.A. Degree for Transfer Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 18.0 credits
History is the study and research of major social, political, cultural, and economic events of the past that shaped the contemporary world. In its broadest sense history is the study of the human experience. The study of history contributes to cultural literacy and develops crucial thinking and other useful skills while helping students use the past to understand today and plan for tomorrow. The Associate of Arts in History for Transfer will prepare students for further studies toward a California State University (CSU) baccalaureate degree in History. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals. Other requirements include completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses, minimum overall grade point average of 2.0, minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and completion of Cal-GETC-Breadth.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| History-AAT: Complete all of the following | 18 | |
| Important: To obtain the Associate in Arts Degree in History for Transfer, students must complete the following requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. | ||
| As part of the GE classes required for completion of the degree, students should plan to take English 1001 and complete the Math competency requirement their first year. | ||
| Any needed transferable electives to reach a total of 60 CSU transferable units | ||
| Complete: Complete all of the following | 6 | |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| List A | 6 | |
| HIST 1004 | Western Civilizations I | 3 |
| HIST 1005 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST 1009 | World Civilizations to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 1010 | World Civilizations Since 1500 | 3 |
| List B: Area 1 | 3 | |
| ETHN 1001 | Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| HIST 1007 | Native American History | 3 |
| HIST 1008 | History of Women in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 1044 | African-American History | 3 |
| HIST 1047 | Eastern Civilization Since 1600 | 3 |
| List B: Area 2 | 3 | |
| Any course from List A not already used. | ||
| HIST 1006 | California History and Politics | 3 |
| HIST 1022 | Environmental History of North America | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
Recommended Sequence
History-AAT
Term 1 (6 units)
- HIST1004 - Western Civilizations I (3)
- HISTC1001 - United States History to 1877 (3)
Term 2 (6 units)
- HISTC1002 - United States History since 1865 (3)
- HIST1005 - Western Civilization II (3)
Term 3 (3 units)
- ETHN1001 - Ethnic Studies (3)
- HIST1007 - Native American History (3)
- HIST1008 - History of Women in the United States (3)
- HIST1044 - African-American History (3)
- HIST1047 - Eastern Civilization Since 1600 (3)
Term 4 (0-3 units)
- Any course from List A not already used.
- HIST1006 - California History and Politics (3)
- HIST1022 - Environmental History of North America (3)
- POLSC1000 - American Government and Politics (3)