History Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
PROGRAM CODE: 2A31522
The Associate in Arts Degree in History for Transfer, also called the History AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor’s degrees in History. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the History AA-T degree will be granted priority for admission as a History major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. History is the study of change over time. Historians analyze cause and effect, construct narratives from primary sources, and try to explain the actions of people in the past. Students in history courses learn more than dates, names, and events. They also learn how to interpret, debate, and draw conclusions. History majors acquire a broad perspective on the human experience and appreciate how the past shaped the present. A History degree is an excellent general preparation for careers in education, law, historical research, historical preservation, government, journalism, media, and communication.
The History AA-T Degree requires a total of 18 units of required courses and restricted electives. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees, and there are no additional graduation requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core (6 units): | 6 | |
| History of the United States to 1877 (formerly History of the United States I) | 3 | |
or HIST 170HF | Honors History of the United States to 1877 (formerly Honors History of the United States I) | |
| History of the United States Since 1877 (formerly History of the United States II) | 3 | |
or HIST 171HF | Honors History of the United States Since 1877 (formerly Honors History of the United States II) | |
| List A - Select two courses (6 units): | 6 | |
| Western Civilizations to 1550 (formerly Western Civilization I) | 3 | |
or HIST 110HF | Honors Western Civilizations to 1550 (formerly Western Civilization II) | |
| Western Civilizations Since 1550 (formerly Western Civilization II) | 3 | |
or HIST 111HF | Honors Western Civilizations Since 1550 (formerly Honors Western Civilization II) | |
| World Civilizations to 1550 (formerly World Civilizations I) | 3 | |
or HIST 112HF | Honors World Civilizations to 1550 (formerly Honors World Civilizations I) | |
| World Civilizations Since 1550 (formerly World Civilizations II) | 3 | |
or HIST 113HF | Honors World Civilizations Since 1550 (formerly Honors World Civilizations II) | |
| List B, Group 1 (select one course for 3 units) Any List A course not used above OR: | 3 | |
| African-American History I | 3 | |
| African-American History II | 3 | |
| Lilst B, Group 2 - Select one course for 3 units). Any Lista A course not used above OR: | 3 | |
| Chicana/o History I (formerly ETHS 141 F) | 3 | |
| Chicana/o History II (formerly ETHS 141 F) | 3 | |
| History of the Native Americans | 3 | |
| Asian Pacific Islander American History | 3 | |
| Ancient Egypt | 3 | |
| Asian Civilizations I (formerly HIST 160AF) | 3 | |
| Asian Civilizations II (formerly HIST 160BF) | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Middle East | 3 | |
or HIST 165HF | Honors Introduction to the Middle East | |
| Women in United States History | 3 | |
| Survey of British History I | 3 | |
| Survey of British History II | 3 | |
| History of the Americas I (formerly HIST 162AF) | 3 | |
| History of the Americas II (formerly HIST 162BF) | 3 | |
| History of California | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |