Historians analyze the economic, political, social and cultural characteristics of past societies and why these characteristics change over time. Students studying in this discipline will gain a greater understanding of the roots of the modern world and an appreciation for the cultural and global diversity of the human experience. History majors learn how to critically evaluate primary and secondary source materials and how to construct logical written or oral arguments clearly supported with evidence. These skills in critical thinking and communication are broadly applicable and highly sought after by employers, making history an excellent course of study for students seeking a general liberal arts education. History is particularly useful for students considering careers in teaching, law, communications, journalism, librarianship, archival and research work, public administration, and a wide variety of public service and government careers.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate the social, cultural, political and/or economic characteristics of past societies and explain how and why these characteristics change over time.
2. Analyze the meaning of primary and/or secondary historical sources and their significance as evidence.
3. Evaluate the impact of social and cultural diversity upon the development of past societies.

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education. 

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Core
Complete the following:
HIST C161	World History 1	3
HIST C162	World History 2	3
HIST C170	United States History to 1876	3
HIST C175	United States History since 1876	3
Program Electives
Select two of the following:		6
ANTH C100	Cultural Anthropology
ANTH C120	Introduction to Archaeology
ANTH C150	World Cultures
ANTH C175	Global Perspectives of Food and Culture
ART C100	Survey of Art: Prehistory through Late Gothic
ART C101	Survey of Art: Renaissance to Contemporary
ART C102	Contemporary Art History
ART C103	History of Asian Art
ART C104	The History of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Art
ART C153	Art of the Ancient Americas
ART C154	Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North America
ECON C110	Economic Issues and Policy
ECON C170	Principles of Microeconomics
ECON C175	Principles of Macroeconomics
ENGL C128	Asian American and Transpacific Literature
ENGL C129	Black Voices: Introduction to African American Literature
ETHS C100	Introduction to Ethnic Studies
ETHS C123	History of Ethnic Minorities in the United States
or HIST C123	History of Ethnic Minorities in the United States
ETHS C233	Racial and Ethnic Relations in America
or SOC C233	Racial and Ethnic Relations in America
GEOG C100	World Regional Geography
GEOG C185	Cultural Geography
HIST C115	Latin American History and Culture
HIST C121	History of American Women
HIST C122	Chicano History
HIST C150	History of California
HIST C180	Western Civilization 1
HIST C185	Western Civilization 2
HUM C100	Introduction to the Humanities
HUM C110	Humanities through the Arts
HUM C135	History and Appreciation of the Cinema
PSCI C180	American Government
PSCI C183	Introduction to International Relations
PSCI C185	Comparative Government and Politics
PSCI C188	Political Theory
PSCI C200	Introduction to Political Science
SOC C100	Introduction to Sociology
SOC C245	Perspectives of Sex and Gender
Units Required for Major		18
Local General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC pattern		Varies
Electives to satisfy unit requirement		Varies
Total Units for Degree		60