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Associate in Arts for Transfer History · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree provides students with the opportunity to complete the freshman/sophomore level classes needed for a Bachelors degree in History within the California State University System. Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree, students will be able to use knowledge of the past and accumulated analytical and critical thinking skills to gain perspective on current social, political, and economic dynamics and apply any conclusions about the past and present to the process of creating better local, national, and global societies.
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 guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to a major that is deemed similar to their community college transfer degree major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the transfer degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree in the same major. Students should consult a counselor for more information on specific university admission and transfer requirements.
The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Completion of 60 CSU transferable semester units
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
- Completion, with a grade of “C” or better OR “P” (Pass), of each course used to satisfy major requirements AND the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
Students who complete this program should be able to:
- Analyze evidence of key turning points in history.
- Examine the experiences of people upon global development.
- Recognize the impact of historical events on contemporary issues.
Required courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (6 units) | ||
| HIST-C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| List A: Complete two courses from the following: | ||
| HIST-4A | Western Civilization I: From Pre-History to the 18th Century | 3 |
| orHIST-5A | World Civilizations to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST-4B | Western Civilization II: From 18th Century to Modern | 3 |
| orHIST-5B | World Civilizations since 1500 | 3 |
| List B: Complete one course from Group 1 and one course from Group 2 | ||
| Group 1: Complete one course from the following or HIST 5A or | ||
| HIST-5B | if not already used in List A: | |
| HIST-5A | World Civilizations to 1500 (if not already used) | 3 |
| HIST-5B | World Civilizations since 1500 (if not already used) | 3 |
| HIST-7 | Indigenous Peoples History | 3 |
| HIST-14 | Introduction to Asian American Studies | 3 |
| HIST-15 | Mexican American History | 3 |
| HIST-16A | African-American History To 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-16B | African-American History: 1877 to Present | 3 |
| HIST-29 | Women in American History | 3 |
| Group 2: Complete one course from the following or HIST 4A, HIST 4B, HIST 5A, or HIST 5B if not already used: | ||
| ANTHR-2 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ASIAN-31 | Asian-American Humanities and Cultures | 3 |
| ECON-C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| HIST-4A | Western Civilization I: From Pre-History to the 18th Century (if not already used) | 3 |
| HIST-4B | Western Civilization II: From 18th Century to Modern (if not already used) | 3 |
| HIST-5A | World Civilizations to 1500 (if not already used) | 3 |
| HIST-5B | World Civilizations since 1500 (if not already used) | 3 |
| HUMAN-10 | Introduction To Western Humanities | 3 |
| HUMAN-11 | Art, Literature and Music in Humanities | 3 |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLSC-2 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| SOCIL-1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCIL-5 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| HUMAN-31 | Asian-American Humanities & Cultures | 3 |
| Total units required for degree major | 18 | |
Students earning an AA-T/AS-T degree must complete 60 semester units of coursework eligible for transfer to the CSU including the Cal-GETC, all courses in the major with “C” or better or “P” (pass) grades, and achieve a minimum transferable cumulative GPA of 2.0.