History

Our program is designed to help students understand the broad scope of history as a comparative science. In addition, it covers the key theoretical approaches and insights that inform history, as well as the roll of historical theory and research methods. It seeks to foster critical thinking, develop an awareness of diverse perspectives and their implications, and encourage effective approaches to problem solving.

Core History classes include:

• World Civilizations

• United States History

Related electives include:

• Intercultural Communication
• Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science
• Ethnicity and Ethic Relations in America
• History of Art and/or Music
• Spanish
• Introduction to Psychology 
• Introduction to Sociology

History Majors go into a variety of careers, some examples are:

At the Associate's Level	At the Bachelor's Level	At the Master's/Doctorate Level:
Research Assistant	Editorial Assistant	College Professor
National Park Service Ranger	HS/Jr High History Teacher	Librarian
Museum Guest Relations	Museum Educator/Coordinator	Lawyer
Teaching Assistant	Curator	Researcher
Archival Assistant	Program Developer	Politician
Editor	Archivist	Writer

Please see a counselor for major preparation and general education that will best meet your specific goals.

AA-T/AS-T = Associate of Arts/Science Degree for Transfer	Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a transfer general education pattern, and a total of 60 transferable units that would be the typical first two years of a 4-year degree; provides a clear transfer pathway to CSU.
AA/AS = Associate of Arts/Science Degree	Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a general education pattern, and a total of 60 degree-applicable units.
COA = Certificate of Achievement	Formally recognizes a student’s competence in a program of study and prepares students for employment in a career/technical field. Also available for completion of a General Education Pattern for transfer. Will appear on the student’s academic transcript.
SAC = Skills Attainment Certificate	Prepares students for employment with experience in specific career/technical fields. Do not appear on official transcripts.