History, Associate of Arts Degree Major
Banner Code: 3_AA_HIST
Control Number: 18219
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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:
- Critically evaluate the social, cultural, political and/or economic characteristics of past societies and explain how and why these characteristics change over time.
- Analyze the meaning of primary and/or secondary historical sources and their significance as evidence.
- Evaluate the impact of social and cultural diversity upon the development of past societies.
Associate Degree Requirements
Unit Requirement
Complete at least 60 units of acceptable college work with a minimum of 12 units completed in residence at Coastline. Earn an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher from all colleges attended and a 2.0 or higher grade point average at Coastline.
*Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation and/or disqualification) during the semester graduation is petitioned.
Program of Study
Complete the required courses in one of the programs as detailed In the Requirements for the Major section of this catalog. All coursework must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
General Education
Complete one of the three General Education options below (visit the General Education page for details):
Option 1 — AA/AS Local Degree GE: designed for students pursuing an Associate degree and who may or may not be planning to transfer to a four-year university. The degree is transferable to many colleges and universities.
Option 2—CSU GE Breadth: designed for students who are planning to transfer to a university in the CSU system. It may also be appropriate for transfer to some independent colleges and universities.
Option 3—IGETC: designed for students who are planning to transfer to a university in the CSU or UC system. It also may be appropriate for transfer to some independent colleges and universities.
Global and Multicultural Studies Requirement
Complete at least 2.5 units from any Global and Multicultural Studies courses. See what courses fulfill the Global and Multicultural Studies Requirement.
Course | Title | Units |
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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 | |
Cultural Anthropology | ||
Survey of Art: Prehistory through Late Gothic | ||
Survey of Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | ||
Economic Issues and Policy | ||
History of Ethnic Minorities in the United States | ||
or HIST C123 | History of Ethnic Minorities in the United States | |
World Regional Geography | ||
Latin American History and Culture | ||
History of American Women | ||
Chicano History | ||
History of Britain and Ireland 2 | ||
History of California | ||
The American West | ||
Western Civilization 1 | ||
Western Civilization 2 | ||
American Government | ||
Comparative Government and Politics | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
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 |