History
A.A. Degree for Transfer History · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree provides a basic program to aid a student in thinking critically about one’s self, one’s cultural heritage, social and economic processes, and national and international affairs. Successful completion of the transfer degree in History guarantees the student acceptance to the California State University system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in History or a related field to pursue careers in a variety of government agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), nonprofit organizations (NPO), international government organization (IGO), libraries or museums, and research programs.
Program Courses & Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| History, AA-T: Complete all of the following | 18 | |
| Major requirements | 12 | |
| HIST101: Complete at least one of the following rules | 3-6 | |
| HIST 101 | World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| HIST 101H | Honors World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| HIST102: Complete at least one of the following rules | 3-6 | |
| HIST 102 | World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| HIST 102H | Honors World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| HIST120: Complete at least one of the following rules | 3-6 | |
| HIST 120 | The United States to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 120H | Honors The United States to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST121: Complete at least one of the following rules | 3-6 | |
| HIST 121 | The United States Since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 121H | Honors the United States Since 1865 | 3 |
| Select one (1) course from Area 1 | 3 | |
| HIST 118 | Social and Cultural History of the United States | 3 |
| HIST 124 | Mexican American History in the United States | 3 |
| HIST 127 | Women in U.S. History | 3 |
| HIST 152 | Latin American History | 3 |
| HIST 162 | Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| Select one (1) course from Area 2 | 3 | |
| ECON 102 | Principles/Macro | 3 |
| GEOG 100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 100H | Honors World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIST 126 | United States since 1945 | 3 |
| HIST 133 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST 240 | Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies | 3 |
| PHIL 118 | History of Philosophy | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| POLT 201 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLT 220 | International Politics | 3 |
| POLT 221 | Women in American Politics | 3 |
| POLT 230 | Political Theory | 3 |
Learning Outcomes
- Develop analytical skills by evaluating key historical decisions, testing hypotheses, and choosing among contending viewpoints.
- Develop communication skills through writing exercises and discussions of critical historical events.
- Act as better informed citizens and knowledgeable voters through the study of U.S. political traditions and concepts of citizenship.
- Discuss, analyze, compare and contrast, diverse world cultural, religious, and political traditions.