History Program
Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T) Degree
Social Sciences Department
1. Goals and Objectives
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed as a pathway for students
who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in History or similar major at a California State
University (CSU) campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the
CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
With the completion of this program, students will demonstrate:
 Knowledge of the basic research methods in history;
 Knowledge of the major theoretical and philosophical trends in history:
 Knowledge of the major primary sources in various historical areas;
 Critical analysis and problem solving skills; and
 Effective writing ability.
2. Catalog Description
Program Description
The History Program is part of the Social Sciences Department and is committed to the highest
possible standards in teaching and facilitating learning in a student-centered environment.
History is the systematic study and interpretation of the past. Historians research, analyze, and
interpret the past. They use many primary sources of information in their research, including
government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs,
interviews, films, and unpublished materials such as manuscripts, personal diaries, and letters.
Historians usually specialize in a country or region, a particular time period, or a particular field,
such as social, intellectual, cultural, political, military, or diplomatic history. They communicate
their research and findings through books, articles, essays, lectures, and seminars.
Some possible careers
Many historians conduct some form of research and analysis for historical societies, and state
and local governments. Others help study and preserve archival materials and artifacts in
museums, visitor centers, and historic buildings and sites. Those with a bachelor’s degree in
history may work as high school teachers, and graduate degrees provide opportunities to work
as a college professor.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement
1
With the completion of this program, students will demonstrate:
 Knowledge of the basic research methods in history;
 Knowledge of the major theoretical and philosophical trends in history:
 Knowledge of the major primary sources in various historical areas;
 Critical analysis and problem solving skills; and
 Effective writing ability.
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed as a pathway for students
who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in History or similar major at a California State
University (CSU) campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the
CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
Pursuant to SB1440, section 66746, a student must complete the following requirements in
order to earn the AA-T in History degree:
 Complete 60 semester CSU-transferable units;
 Complete the California State University-General Education pattern (CSU GE); OR the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern;
 Complete a minimum of 18 semester units in the major;
 Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0
 Earn a grade of “C” or higher in all courses required for the major. A “P” (Pass) grade is
not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.
3. Program Requirements
The AA-T in History degree requires a total of 18 major units of required courses and
restricted electives from the categories listed below. A minimum grade of “C” is required in
all courses.
Required Core Courses (6 Units)
HIST 120
HIST 121
History of the United States (Colonial to 1865)
History of the United States (1865 to Present)
3
3
List A (select two) (6 Units)
HIST 140
HIST 141
History of Western Civilization to the Renaissance
History of Western Civilization Since the Renaissance
3
3
List B (select one course from each area) (6 Units)
Area 1 (3 Units)
HIST 110
History of African Civilization
3
Area 2 (3 Units)
HIST 124
History of California
3
2
HIST 122
HIST 127
GEOG 130
History of African Americans in the United States
(Pre-Colonial to 1865)
History of Latinos in the United States (1846 to the Present)
Cultural Geography
Major Total:
Total Units That May Be Double-Counted:
General Education (CSU/IGETC):
Electives (CSU Transferable):
Degree Total:
3
3
3
18 units
9-15 units
37-39 units
12-20 units
60 units
3