HISTORY—ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
History, in the broad sense, is the study of all human experience. It examines people, institutions, ideas, and events through past and into the future. The study of history develops cultural literacy, critical
thinking, and other skills while helping to understand today and plan for tomorrow. The discipline provides us with a better understanding of ourselves as individuals and as a society. In the study of
history it is more important to learn the skills of finding, interpreting, and relating historical information than it is to simply to memorize historical data. Through the study of history, a student can acquire
the techniques of gathering and applying information to gain a perspective on the human condition.
Fields for which BA graduates in history are qualified are law, journalism, writing, the foreign service, consulting, teaching, archiving, researching, and museum curating. For detailed requirements for
individual four-year institutions, students should contact the transfer institution and/or meet with a counselor for specific transfer course requirements in their major.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ann DeJesus-Riley at (831) 755−6787, adejesus@hartnell.edu, D-367
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the History program, a student should be able to:
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demonstrate an understanding of the processes, peoples and events in the multicultural histories of the United States.
apply critical thinking skills in reading, comprehending, and interpreting historical scholarship.
employ historical research methods to address historical questions using primary and secondary sources.
A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the Associate Degree. Courses listed
below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes, college catalog, or a counselor for further information.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Course No.
HIS-17A
HIS-17B
HIS-5A
HIS-5B
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RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select a minimum of 6.0 units from the following:)
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Course No.
HIS-4A
HIS-4B
HIS-6
HIS-10
HIS-40
HIS-46A
HIS-46B
HIS-49A
HIS-49B
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RECOMMENDED MAJOR ELECTIVES (Select from list; none required)
Recommended Major Elective
Recommended Major Elective
Recommended Major Elective
Recommended Major Elective
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Humanities (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS)
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
A.
Written Composition
B.
Communication and Analytical Thinking
Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select a minimum of 1 unit from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Course No.
ANT-2
ETH-1
MAT-13
COM-1
Course No.
SUBTOTAL UNITS (12.0-13.0)
Course Title
Western Civilization A
Western Civilization B
History of Mexico
History of California
History of Women in the US
Race and Ethnicity in American History A
Race and Ethnicity in American History B
Chicano History A
Chicano History B
SUBTOTAL UNITS ( 6.0)
Course Title
Introduction to Anthropology: Cultural
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Elementary Statistics
Introduction to Public Speaking
Course Title
ENG-1A
MAT-123*
College Composition and Reading
Intermediate Algebra
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Course Title
United States History A
United States History B
World History A
World History B
General Education
History Required Major Courses and Restricted Electives
ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
TOTAL UNITS
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
3.0
3.0
5.0
3.0
Units
3.0
5.0
21.0
18.0-19.0
19.0-20.0
60.0
*Completion of MAT-123 or completion of any math in which MAT-123 is a prerequisite with a “C” or better.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer. Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the requirements of the four-year
university. Information on course equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are available online at
www.assist.org. Please consult with a Hartnell College counselor to review transfer requirements.