History - AA
A.A. Degree Major Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 21.0 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 critical thinking and other useful skills while helping students use the past to understand today and plan for tomorrow. The History curriculum prepares the students for transfer to a university to complete a Baccalaureate degree in a related discipline. In addition, the History curriculum makes an excellent supplement to any number of other majors because it enhances an individual’s ability to think critically, communicate effectively and provides an understanding of the human experience which will enhance any profession. Please check with an advisor or counselor for specific transfer requirements.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| History--AA: Complete all of the following | 21 | |
| All major courses and any courses noted on the COSGE check sheet must be completed with a C or better. | ||
| Any needed electives to reach a total of 60 COS degree-applicable units. | ||
| The College of the Siskiyous General Education Pattern (COSGE) requirements. | ||
| As part of the GE classes required for completion of the degree, students should plan to take English C1000 and complete the Math competency requirement their first year. | ||
| American Core: Complete all of the following | 9 | |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| Western / World Core | 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 |
| Major Electives (Not used from Western/World Core) | 6 | |
| HIST 1004 | Western Civilizations I | 3 |
| HIST 1005 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST 1006 | California History and Politics | 3 |
| HIST 1007 | Native American History | 3 |
| HIST 1008 | History of Women in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 1009 | World Civilizations to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 1010 | World Civilizations Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 1022 | Environmental History of North America | 3 |
| HIST 1023 | American Military History | 3 |
| HIST 1044 | African-American History | 3 |
| HIST 1047 | Eastern Civilization Since 1600 | 3 |
Recommended Sequence
History--AA
Term 1 (6 units)
- HISTC1001 - United States History to 1877 (3)
- HIST1009 - World Civilizations to 1500 (3)
Term 2 (6 units)
- HISTC1002 - United States History since 1865 (3)
- HIST1010 - World Civilizations Since 1500 (3)
Term 3 (6 units)
- HIST1004 - Western Civilizations I (3)
- HIST1005 - Western Civilization II (3)
- HIST1006 - California History and Politics (3)
- HIST1007 - Native American History (3)
- HIST1008 - History of Women in the United States (3)
- HIST1009 - World Civilizations to 1500 (3)
- HIST1010 - World Civilizations Since 1500 (3)
- HIST1022 - Environmental History of North America (3)
- HIST1023 - American Military History (3)
- HIST1044 - African-American History (3)
- HIST1047 - Eastern Civilization Since 1600 (3)
- POLSC1000 - American Government and Politics (3)
Term 4 (3 units)
- HIST1006 - California History and Politics (3)
- HIST1007 - Native American History (3)
- HIST1008 - History of Women in the United States (3)
- HIST1009 - World Civilizations to 1500 (3)
- HIST1010 - World Civilizations Since 1500 (3)
- HIST1022 - Environmental History of North America (3)
- HIST1023 - American Military History (3)
- HIST1044 - African-American History (3)
- HIST1047 - Eastern Civilization Since 1600 (3)