History
AA-T Degree History · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Apply knowledge of the historical process within particular fields of history and effective analysis and evaluation of historical cause and effect.
- Apply historical methodology and critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and evaluate primary and secondary sources and historical arguments.
- 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 |
| orHIST 3A | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 2B | History of Europe Since 1500 | 3 |
| orHIST 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 | |