# History (AA-T Degree)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: History

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44201/44396/44397

The Associate in Arts Degree in History for Transfer (AA-T HIST) is designed to provide students with an understanding of both a diverse array of societies and how and why the historical process shaped our world. Through the coursework associated with the History AA-T, students will address questions of identity, community, knowledge, consciousness, intelligibility, communication, and meaning as they explore the broad disciplinary terrain of history.

Students are required to complete:

-   Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) Cal-GETC Breadth Requirements.

(B)  A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter 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. Students must earn a C (or "P") or better for each course in the major or area of emphasis.
-   No more than 60 semester units are required.

The Associate in Arts Degree in History for Transfer (AA-T HIST) will also assist History major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.

**Career Opportunities**

A History AA-T Degree into a history program provides students with the large range of potential educational and career opportunities afforded a graduate in the humanities and/or social sciences that include, but by no means are limited to, careers in education, public service, law, business, and creative arts.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Apply knowledge of the historical process within particular fields of history and effective analysis and evaluation of historical cause and effect.
2.  Apply historical methodology and critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and evaluate primary and secondary sources and historical arguments.
3.  Analyze and evaluate the diverse historical identities, forces, and structures that have shaped past and present human history and continue to influence human history.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses (6 units):** | | 6 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| **List A: Select two courses (6 units):** | | 6 |
| HIST 2A | History of Europe to 1500 | 3 |
| or HIST 3A | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 2B | History of Europe Since 1500 | 3 |
| or HIST 3B | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| **List B: Area 1: Diversity Select one course (3 units):** | | 3 |
| HIST 3A | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 3B | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 19 | History of California | 3 |
| AFRAM 1 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| AFRAM 30 | African American History: Africa to 1865 | 3 |
| AFRAM 31 | African American History: 1865-1945 | 3 |
| AFRAM 32 | African American History: 1945 to the Present | 3 |
| ETHST 1 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETHST 14 | Community Building and Transformation in Urban America | 3 |
| GEOG 2 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| M/LAT 19 | History of the Mexican American | 3 |
| M/LAT 34 | History of Latinos in the United States: 1800 to Present | 3 |
| NATAM 1 | History of Native American Indians | 3 |
| **Area 2: Breadth Select one course (3 units):** | | 3 |
| HIST 2A | History of Europe to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 2B | History of Europe Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 3A | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 3B | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 19 | History of California | 3 |
| GEOG 3 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POSCI 2 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| POSCI 3 | International Relations | 3 |
| SOCSC 19 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| SOCSC 20 | Global Issues | 3 |
| **Total Major Units:** | | 18 |
| **Cal-GETC Pattern:** | | 34 |
| **Electives to meet 60 units** | |  |
| **Total Units** | | 60 |