

86
2016-2017 Catalog
HISTORY
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN HISTORY FOR TRANSFER DEGREE
MAJOR (
C.7380.AA-T)
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer Degree provides
a clear track for students wishing to transfer to a CSU
campus, exposes students to the principles and practices of
the discipline of History, and builds a foundation for students’
personal, academic, and professional endeavors.
The degree enables students to transfer to certain CSU
four-year programs, preparing them for advanced university
studies and potential careers in areas such as teaching,
archival research, public history, government service,
journalism, business, and law. History graduates are well
suited for fields that require effective reading, writing,
and critical thinking skills, as well as historically informed
perspectives on contemporary global society.
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer Degree provides
students with a major that fulfills the general requirements
of the California State University for transfer. Students with
this degree will receive priority admission with junior status
to the California State University system.
Program Learning Outcome:
1. Upon completing the Associate in Arts in History
for Transfer Degree students will be able to
identify important people, events, and factors
influencing the direction of human history.
To obtain the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer
Degree, students must complete the following requirements:
1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units
that are eligible for transfer to the California
State University, including both of the following:
a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer
Curriculum (IGETC) or the California
State University General Education –
Breadth requirements.
b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter
units in a major or area of emphasis, as
determined by the community college district.
2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of
2.0. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also
require that students must earn a “C” grade or better in
all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Required Core- 6 units
HIST 11
History of the United States
to 1877................................. 3
HIST 12
History of the United States
Since 1865. ........................... 3
or
HIST 12H Honors History of the United
States since 1865................... 3
List A, two courses required - 6 units
HIST 1
Western Civilization
to 1648................................. 3
HIST 2
Western Civilization
from 1648............................. 3
HIST 20
World History I, to
1600 . ................................... 3
List B1, one course required - 3-4
ASL 1
Beginning American Sign
Language.............................. 4
ASL 2
High-Beginning American
Sign Language...................... 4
ASL 3
Intermediate American
Sign Language...................... 4
ASL 4
High-Intermediate American
Sign Language...................... 4
CHIN 1
Beginning Chinese............... 4
CHIN 2
High-Beginning Chinese...... 4
COMM 12
Fundamentals of
Interpretation........................ 3
ENGL 44A
World Literature to the
Renaissance........................... 3
ENGL 44B
World Literature Since the
Renaissance........................... 3
ENGL 49
Latino & Chicano
Literature.............................. 3
FRENCH 1
Beginning French................. 4
FRENCH 2
High-Beginning French........ 4
FRENCH 3
Intermediate French.............. 4
FRENCH 4
High-Intermediate French.... 4
GERMAN 1
Beginning German............... 4
GERMAN 2
High-Beginning German...... 4
GERMAN 3
Intermediate German........... 4
GERMAN 4
High-Intermediate
German................................ 4
HIST 5
African People in the
New World........................... 3
HIST 20
World History I, to 1600...... 3
HIST 22
History of American
Women................................. 3
HIST 32
History of the Mexican
American People................... 3
PHIL 1D
World Religions.................... 3
POLSCI 5
Comparative Government.... 3
SOC 2
American Minority Groups.. 3
SPAN 1
Beginning Spanish................ 4
SPAN 2
High-Beginning Spanish...... 4
SPAN 3
Intermediate Spanish............ 4
History - Kinesiology