History: AA-T Degree
The Associate in Science in History for Transfer is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in History. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Science in History for Transfer are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions.
To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and Cal-GETC pattern requirements totaling no more than 60 semester CSU-transferable units.
Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must successfully pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum of “C” (or “P”) and maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of emphasis for the baccalaureate degree.
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 to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST-121 | United States History 2 | 3 |
| Required Electives: List A (6 units) | ||
| Complete two courses from the following: | ||
| HIST-122 | World History 1 | 3 |
| HIST-123 | World History 2 | 3 |
| Required Electives: List B (6 units) | ||
| Complete one course from each area: | ||
| Area 1 (3 units) | 3 | |
| History of Modern Latin America | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| History of American Women 1600-1900 | ||
| History of American Women Since 1900 | ||
| African American History | ||
| Area 2 (3 units) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory | ||
| Mesoamerican Archaeology | ||
| Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | ||
| The Anthropology of Childhood | ||
| Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| Economic History of the U.S. | ||
| Survey of British Literature 1 | ||
| Survey British Literature 2 | ||
| Survey of American Literature 1 | ||
| Survey of American Literature 2 | ||
| Shakespeare: Introduction | ||
| Survey of Native American Literature | ||
| Survey of African American Literature | ||
| Ethnic Studies 1 | ||
| The American Mind 2 | ||
| Native American Studies | ||
| Introduction to Africana Studies | ||
| Chicanx Studies | ||
| Women's Ethnic Heritage in the United States | ||
| Critical Mixed Race Studies | ||
| Filipina/x/o American Studies | ||
| Asian Pacific Islander American Studies | ||
| Film History: 1895-1949 | ||
| Film History: 1950s to Present | ||
| World Cinema | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| California History | ||
| Introduction to Latin American Studies | ||
| Global Women's Ethnic Heritage | ||
| Introduction to LGBT Studies in the Family, Education and Community | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy 1 | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy 2 | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Epistemology and Metaphysics | ||
| World Philosophy | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| Introduction to Modern Political Ideology | ||
| Comparative Government | ||
| International Relations | ||
| International Political Economy | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Theories of Personality | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Introduction to Queer Studies | ||
| Sociology of Sex and Gender | ||
| Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Sociology of Crime | ||
| Introduction to Social Research | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Cultures | ||
| History of Theater | ||
| 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 the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) beginning fall 2025. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.