History: AA-T Degree
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree (AA-T) provides a comprehensive foundation in History in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs in the California State University (CSU) system in History. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and the appropriate general education pattern totaling 60 semester CSU-transferable units. The following are required for all AA-T and AS-T degrees:
- Completion of a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Note: While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.)
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units with a “C” or better (or a “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no pass basis”) in all courses required as a part of an AA-T or AS-T major as identified by the college catalog. (Title 5 § 55063)
- Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern general education requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate familiarity with major developments in American, world and regional histories.
- Critically assess primary source evidence.
- Use primary and secondary sources effectively to argue a historical thesis.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (6 units) | ||
| HIST-120 | United States History 1 | 3 |
| HIST-121 | United States History 2 | 3 |
| Required Electives: List A (6 units) | ||
| Complete two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| World History 1 | ||
| World History 2 | ||
| Required Electives: List B (6 units) | ||
| Complete one course from each area: | 6 | |
| Area 1 (3 units) | ||
| History of Modern Latin America | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| History of American Women 1600-1900 | ||
| History of American Women Since 1900 | ||
| Area 2 (3 units) | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology | ||
| Mesoamerican Archaeology | ||
| Medical Anthropology | ||
| Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | ||
| The Anthropology of Childhood | ||
| Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| Economic History of the U.S. | ||
| History of Modern Latin America | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| California History | ||
| History of American Women 1600-1900 | ||
| History of American Women Since 1900 | ||
| Introduction to the Principles Of American Government | ||
| Introduction to Modern Political Ideology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Theories of Personality | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Introduction to Queer Studies | ||
| Sociology of Sex and Gender | ||
| Sociology of Race & Ethnicity | ||
| Sociology of Crime | ||
| Introduction to Social Research | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and either the California State University General Education (CSU-GE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.