History

History is the study of the human past.  
 
As a discipline, history remains a chief foundation within the humanities and social sciences. Its broad and interdisciplinary approach offers many theoretical and practical applications for interpreting and understanding human society. The study of history emphasizes reading, writing, critical thinking, research, thesis formulation, and debate.  
 
The history major prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution for continued and advanced study in the field of history or its related disciplines. In turn, a major in history provides knowledge and training for planning careers in history, education, law, archival work, historic sites and museums, library studies, journalism, research, documentary filmmaking, government, non-profit organizations, record, and information management. 
 
Duration 
The History department offers an Associate Degree in Arts for Transfer (ADT), and it is designed to be completed in 4 semesters as a full-time student. 
 
For more information, please visit our department webpage:  History Department 
 
Each academic plan below represents one possible pathway for the program and is for reference only. We highly encourage you to meet with a counselor to create an education plan specific to your goals!  

 

Sample Academic Plan

Major Course Class Title Requirement Units Semester GE Pattern Comments Milestones

*An asterisk indicates that there might be some flexibility around this course selection. Please see a counselor for more information.

Note: This is not an educational plan. Pathways for transfer to CSUs (California State Universities) can vary by institution. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop an individualized plan for your academic goal. 

 


Explore Careers

Want to learn more about the kinds of job opportunities you'd have after completing this program? Click through the profiles below to see the different careers this major leads to, the specific skills employers are looking for, and your potential salary in that career. You can even browse current, local job openings in that field! If you're not sure what career might be for you, click here to take a survey that can help you connect your interests with specific career opportunities.  

 


 

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