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.

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 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
ART C100	Survey of Art: Prehistory through Late Gothic
ART C101	Survey of Art: Renaissance to Contemporary
ECON C110	Economic Issues and Policy
ETHS C123	History of Ethnic Minorities in the United States
or HIST C123	History of Ethnic Minorities in the United States
GEOG C100	World Regional Geography
HIST C115	Latin American History and Culture
HIST C121	History of American Women
HIST C122	Chicano History
HIST C135	History of Britain and Ireland 2
HIST C150	History of California
HIST C155	The American West
HIST C180	Western Civilization 1
HIST C185	Western Civilization 2
PSCI C180	American Government
PSCI C185	Comparative Government and Politics
SOC C100	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