# History (Associate in Arts)

Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: History

Source: https://yc.yccd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Yuba-College-Catalog-26.pdf#page=122

Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in History, 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.

The Associate in Arts in History requires students to also complete the following:

- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a breadth and depth of historical knowledge including but not limited to analysis of historical evidence to evaluate the causes and effects of key turning points in the human experience.
2. Examine the experiences of various people throughout time and space and their significance to global development.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which modern day people are profoundly impacted by historical events and how an appreciation of the past should inform how we approach 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 combination of HIST 4A and** | |  |
| HIST-4B | or the combination of HIST 5A and HIST 5B: |  |
| HIST-4A | Western Civilization I: From Pre-History to the 18th Century AND | 3 |
| HIST-4B | Western Civilization II: From 18th Century to Modern | 3 |
| or HIST-5A | World Civilizations to 1500 AND | 3 |
| HIST-5B | World Civilizations since 1500 | 3 |
| **List B: Complete two courses from the following or HIST 5A or HIST 5B if not used above:** | |  |
| ECON-C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON-C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| HIST-5A | World Civilizations to 1500 (if not already used) | 3 |
| or 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 |
| HUMAN-10 | Introduction To Western Humanities | 3 |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| SOCIL-1 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCIL-5 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| **Total units required for degree major** | | **18** |

Students earning an AA/AS degree must complete a minimum of 21 units of General Education requirements and the health graduation requirement, in addition to the program units listed here. Students must complete a total of 60 degree applicable units to earn an AA or AS. Please see your counselor for additional information.