Associate in Arts

History

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Program
History

The Associate in Arts in History provides students with a broad range of historical and political perspectives. This degree allows students to explore various views and concepts from our own country and around the world. Students will develop research skills using primary and secondary sources. The coursework is designed to transfer to a baccalaureate program where students may continue on a pathway to a career in law, public policy, education, government, or historic preservation.

Program Outcomes

Upon graduation, students will be able to:

  • Examine historical and political perspectives and concepts.
  • Analyze the relationship between society, culture, and politics in a variety of periods and locations.
  • Identify and critique appropriate primary and secondary sources to complete research.
  • Construct long-form and shorter evidence-based arguments.
  • Argue in historical and political debates, both written and oral, from multiple perspectives.
  • Develop strong communication skills that can be applied to a variety of disciplines.
  • Demonstrate academic skills to prepare for transfer to other institutions or to work in the field.

First Year

Fall Semester

Item #
Title
Theory Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
History Elective  +
3
0
3
Social Science Elective*  +
3 - 4
0
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
14-16
0-2
14-17

Spring Semester

Item #
Title
Theory Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
History Elective  +
3
0
3
Social Science Elective*  +
3 - 4
0
3 - 4
English Literature Course  +
3
0
3
Humanities/Foreign Language/Fine Arts Elective*  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
16-17
0
16-17

Second Year

Fall Semester

Item #
Title
Theory Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
History Elective  +
3
0
3
History Elective  +
3
0
3
Lab Science Elective  +
3
3
4
Social Science Elective*  +
3 - 4
0
3 - 4
Humanities/Foreign Language/Fine Arts Elective*  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16
3
16-17

Spring Semester

Item #
Title
Theory Hours
Lab Hours
Credits
History Elective  +
3
0
3
History Elective  +
3
0
3
History Elective  +
3
0
3
Lab Science Elective*  +
3
3
4
Humanities/Foreign Language/Fine Arts Elective*  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
3
16
Total Credits
62-67