History
Associate of Arts-Transfer History · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Behavioral and Social Sciences Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/behavioralsocial
The degree provides students with a foundation in the science of historical inquiry. After completing the program requirements, students will gain an understanding of the methodologies and schools of interpretation utilized by historians to study the past. Students will also demonstrate knowledge of the primary cultural, economic, intellectual, political, social, and diplomatic institutions of the United States and the world. Competencies will be assessed through the evaluation of student term papers and projects, essays, and regularly scheduled examinations. The major prepares students for transfer to a CSU and training in areas such as education, research, archival science, and government.
The Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AA-T are given priority consideration for admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn an AA-T degree, students must complete:
- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- A grade of "C" or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Students who have completed the AA-T will have a strong academic foundation in the field and will be prepared for upper division baccalaureate study at the university. The coursework will satisfy most of the lower-division requirements at many institutions within the California State University system. Students transferring to a UC, private, or out-of-state university should consult with an El Camino College counselor when planning to complete the degree since transfer requirements may be slightly different than those required for the AA-T.
Required Core: 6 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| orHIST C1001H | United States History to 1877 - Honors | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| orHIST C1002H | United States History since 1865 - Honors | 3 |
List A: 6 units
List B:
one course from Area 1 and Area 2
3 units from Area 1
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AHIS 205A | History of Asian Art - India and Southeast Asia | 3 |
| AHIS 205B | History of Asian Art - China, Korea, and Japan | 3 |
| AHIS 207 | Art History of Mexico and Central and South America | 3 |
| AHIS 209 | History of African Art | 3 |
| ASL 111 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL 112 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL 113 | American Sign Language III | 4 |
| ASL 114 | American Sign Language IV | 4 |
| ASL 130 | Deaf Culture | 3 |
| CHIN 1 | Elementary Chinese I | 5 |
| CHIN 2 | Elementary Chinese II | 5 |
| CHIN 24 | Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture | 3 |
| ENGL 28 | Images of Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 31 | Mythology and Folklore | 3 |
| ENGL 35 | World Literature: 3500 BCE to 1650 CE | 3 |
| ENGL 36 | World Literature: 1650 CE to Present | 3 |
| ENGL 42 | Chicane and Latine Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 43 | African American Literature | 3 |
| FREN 1 | Elementary French I | 5 |
| FREN 2 | Elementary French II | 5 |
| FREN 3 | Intermediate French I | 5 |
| FREN 4 | Intermediate French II | 5 |
| FREN 5 | Advanced French I | 3 |
| FREN 6 | Advanced French II | 3 |
| GERM 1 | Elementary German I | 5 |
| GERM 2 | Elementary German II | 5 |
| HIST 105 | Women and American History from the Colonial Era to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 106 | Women and American History from 1877 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 110 | The African American in the United States to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 111 | The African American in the United States from 1877 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 112 | History of the Chicano in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 114 | History of the Asian American in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 122 | United States Social History: Cultural Pluralism in America | 3 |
| orHIST 122H | Honors United States Social History: Cultural Pluralism in America | 3 |
| HIST 152 | History of Latin America through Independence | 3 |
| HIST 154 | A History of Mexico | 3 |
| ITAL 1 | Elementary Italian I | 5 |
| ITAL 2 | Elementary Italian II | 5 |
| ITAL 24 | Introduction to Italian Culture | 3 |
| JAPA 1 | Elementary Japanese I | 5 |
| JAPA 2 | Elementary Japanese II | 5 |
| JAPA 3 | Intermediate Japanese I | 5 |
| JAPA 4 | Intermediate Japanese II | 5 |
| JAPA 25 | Cultural Aspects of the Japanese Language | 3 |
| SPAN 1 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| orSPAN 1H | Honors Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 2 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 3 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 4 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN 5 | Advanced Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 6 | Advanced Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN 24 | Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Language and Cultures | 3 |
| SPAN 52A | Spanish for Native Speakers I | 5 |
| SPAN 52B | Spanish for Native Speakers II | 5 |
3 units from Area 2
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 2 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| orANTH 2H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 3 | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 4 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH 6 | Native Peoples of North America | 3 |
| ANTH 7 | Native Peoples of South America | 3 |
| ANTH 8 | Ancient Civilizations of Mesoamerica | 3 |
| ANTH 9 | Women, Culture, and Society | 3 |
| ANTH 11 | Anthropology of Religion, Magic and Witchcraft | 3 |
| ASL 130 | Deaf Culture | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| orECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | 3 |
| ESTU 1 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| GEOG 2 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 5 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| orGEOG 5H | Honors World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 7 | Geography of California | 3 |
| HIST 105 | Women and American History from the Colonial Era to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 106 | Women and American History from 1877 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 108 | United States History: The American Indian Experience | 3 |
| HIST 110 | The African American in the United States to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 111 | The African American in the United States from 1877 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 112 | History of the Chicano in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 114 | History of the Asian American in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 122 | United States Social History: Cultural Pluralism in America | 3 |
| orHIST 122H | Honors United States Social History: Cultural Pluralism in America | 3 |
| HIST 128 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST 129 | History of Los Angeles | 3 |
| HIST 152 | History of Latin America through Independence | 3 |
| HIST 154 | A History of Mexico | 3 |
| JOUR 12 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| orPOLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| POLI 2 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLI 3 | Introduction to Principles and Methods of Political Science | 3 |
| POLI 5 | Ethnicity in the American Political Process | 3 |
| POLI 6 | Civil Rights and Liberties in the United States | 3 |
| POLI 7 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| POLI 10 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| orPOLI 10H | Honors Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| PSYC 102 | Psychology for Effective Living | 3 |
| PSYC 110 | African American Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 119 | LGBTQ+ Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 125 | The Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| PE 275 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| orSOCI 101H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 102 | Families and Intimate Relationships | 3 |
| SOCI 104 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 107 | Issues of Race and Ethnicity in the United States | 3 |
| SOCI 108 | Global Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOCI 112 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| SOCI 113 | Gender and Society | 3 |
| SOCI 115 | Sociology of Death and Dying | 3 |
| SOCI 118 | Sociology of Sexualities | 3 |
| WSTU 1 | Introduction of Women's Studies | 3 |
Total Major Units: 18-19
GE Pattern
Complete the following:
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units