History
Associate in Arts for Transfer History · Woodland Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
History is a study of the past. The past not only defines our lives, society, and the world we live in today, but shapes the pathway to the future. Students of history study individuals, groups, communities, nations, people, and cultures from different times and places. Many different methods are applied to effectively learn about history. History students examine the past through different perspectives and apply various analytical techniques to raise questions and think critically about the past. In addition to learning about amazing events, history provides us with a better understanding of our present lives.
Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.
The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU transferable semester units
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
- Satisfactory completion (C or better OR Pass*) of courses used to satisfy major requirements AND courses used to complete the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements
*Some majors may not accept a Pass in place of a letter grade. Consult with a counselor before choosing the P/NP grading option.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Analyze information and data to achieve a better understanding of present society in reference to the past.
- Recognize and articulate how past events are interconnected throughout the world.
- Recognize and articulate the many struggles and accomplishments of different cultural groups from past events.
Required Courses for Major
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | 12 | |
| All of the following | 6 | |
| HIST-C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| Group A (choose one) | 3 | |
| HIST-4A | Western Civilization | 3 |
| HIST-5A | World Civilizations I | 3 |
| Group B (choose one) | 3 | |
| HIST-4B | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST-5B | World Civilizations II | 3 |
| Electives (choose two) | 6 | |
| ETHN-1 | Introduction To Chicano Studies | 3 |
| ETHN-2 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| ETHN-6 | History of Race and Ethnicity in America | 3 |
| ETHN-11 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETHN-15 | Mexican-American History | 3 |
| ETHN-17 | African American Culture & Society | 3 |
| ETHN-20 | Asian American Experience | 3 |
| Total units | 18 | |
Or HIST5A or HIST5B if not already taken to satisfy requirements for required core.