MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in History

Major: 8114
Effective Term: 2021 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 54.0101

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: History (33)
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
15-2051.01 Business Intelligence Analysts
25-2022.00 Middle School Teacher, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
25-2031.00 Secondary School Teacher, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
25-2021.00 Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education
23-2011.00 Paralegals and Legal Assistant

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
19-3093.00 Historian
25-1125.00 History Teacher, Postsecondary
25-4011.00 Archivist
25-4021.00 Librarian

Upon completion of a post-graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
23-1011.00 Lawyer

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in History provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in History. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career in a wide range of fields including education, governmental and nongovernmental organizations; intelligence analysis; international trade; community development; foreign services; and many others. A bachelor`s degree in History prepares students for application to professional graduate and post-baccalaureate programs in a variety of disciplines including post-secondary teaching, law, library and archival studies, and museum studies.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Employ historical methods to analyze patterns of continuity and change. (HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS108, HIS110, HIS111, HIS113, HIS114, AIS/HIS140, HIS240, HIS241, HIS242, (CRE), [CS], [MA]) 2. Interpret the impact of historical figures, events, movements, and patterns. (HIS100, HIS101, HIS102,HIS103, HIS104, HIS108, HIS110, HIS111, HIS113, HIS114, AIS/HIS140, HIS240, HIS241, HIS242, [CS], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Formulate questions using existing arguments, methodology, and frameworks and apply to research. (HIS100, HIS101, HIS102,HIS103, HIS104, HIS108, HIS110, HIS111, HIS113, HIS114, HIS240, HIS241, HIS242, (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Critically assess sources for authority, relevance, and application. (HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS108, HIS110, HIS111, HIS113, HIS114, HIS240, HIS241, HIS242, (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [SG] or [SQ]) 5. Analyze historical evidence to gain understanding of one`s self and different perspectives. (HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS108, HIS110, HIS111, HIS113, HIS114, AIS/HIS140, HIS240, HIS241, HIS242, [FYC], [MA]) 6. Collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to solve problems. (HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS108, HIS110, HIS111, HIS113, HIS114, HIS240, HIS241, HIS242, (COM), (CRE), [MA]) 7. Construct an evidence-based historical argument that incorporates primary and secondary sources. (HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS108, HIS110, HIS111, HIS113, HIS114, HIS240, HIS241, HIS242, (CRE), [FYC]) 8. Articulate the diversity of human experience over time within a global context. (HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS108, HIS110, HIS111, HIS113, HIS114, AIS/HIS140, HIS240, HIS241, HIS242, [FYC], [SG] or [SQ]) 9. Communicate findings of historical research to a diverse audience. (HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS108, HIS110, HIS111, HIS113, HIS114, HIS240, HIS241, HIS242, (COM), [FYC]) 10. Apply historical awareness to a range of professional settings, civic engagement, and everyday life. (HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS108, HIS110, HIS111, HIS113, HIS114, HIS240, HIS241, HIS242)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.

Admission Criteria
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Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
HIS103 United States History to 1865 (3) AND HIS104 United States History 1865 to Present (3) OR HIS110 World History to 1500 (3) AND HIS111 World History 1500 to the Present (3) 6			Credits: 6

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer plan that best aligns with academic and professional goals. If academic and professional goals do not align with any of the transfer plans below, select elective courses in consultation with an Academic, Faculty, or Program Director. Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), History, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 0-26 Related Area Course Credits: 0-6 Complete zero to six (0-6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as either direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AFR, AIS, APA, APH, ARS, ASB, ASM, ECN, ENG, GCU, HON, HPS, HUM, JUS, PHI, POS, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, and WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously. Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) RUS+++ Any RUS Russian course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), History, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 12 Related Area Course Credits: 3 Complete one (1) course for a total of three (3) credits (except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area) that transfers to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, ISS, PHI, POS, REL, SOC, STS. History Elective Credits: 9 Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in these courses. Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), History, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 12-32 History Elective Credits: 3 Complete one (1) course for a total of three (3) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. Related Area Course Credits: 9 Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits (except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area) that transfer to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, HST, PHI, REL, SPA, WST Language and Cultures Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU though various upper division course options. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent). ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) RUS+++ Any RUS Russian course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 4: Grand Canyon University: History, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 6 Complete two (2) courses from the following except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area: HIS103 United States History to 1865 3 HIS104 United States History 1865 to Present 3 HIS110 World History to 1500 3 HIS111 World History 1500 to the Present 3 Transfer Plan 5: Northern Arizona University: History, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 6-26 Complete one (1) course from the following except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area: AIS/HIS140 American Indian History 3 HIS101 History of Western Civilization Middles Ages to 1789 3 HIS102 History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present 3 HIS103 United States History to 1865 3 HIS104 United States History 1865 to Present 3 HIS110 World History to 1500 3 HIS111 World History 1500 to the Present 3 Complete one (1) course from the following except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area: HIS110 World History to 1500 3 HIS111 World History 1500 to the Present 3 HIS240 History of Islamic Civilization from the 6th Century to 1800 3 HIS241 Latin American Civilization in the Colonial Period 3 HIS242 Latin American Civilization in the Post-Colonial Period 3 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) RUS+++ Any RUS Russian course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 6: Northern Arizona University: History, Bachelor of Science Credits: 6 Complete one (1) course from the following except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area: AIS/HIS140 American Indian History 3 HIS101 History of Western Civilization Middles Ages to 1789 3 HIS102 History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present 3 HIS103 United States History to 1865 3 HIS104 United States History 1865 to Present 3 HIS110 World History to 1500 3 HIS111 World History 1500 to the Present 3 Complete one (1) course from the following except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area: HIS110 World History to 1500 3 HIS111 World History 1500 to the Present 3 HIS240 History of Islamic Civilization from the 6th Century to 1800 3 HIS241 Latin American Civilization in the Colonial Period 3 HIS242 Latin American Civilization in the Post-Colonial Period 3 Transfer Plan 7: University of Arizona: History, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 12-32 HIS101 History of Western Civilization Middles Ages to 1789 (3) OR HIS102 History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present (3) 3 HIS109 Mexican-American History and Culture (3) OR HIS113 History of Eastern Civilizations to 1850 (3) OR HIS114 History of Eastern Civilizations 1850 to Present (3) OR HIS203 African-American History to 1865 (3) 3 HIS201 History of Women in America 3 HIS251 History of England to 1700 3 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) RUS+++ Any RUS Russian course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s)			Credits: 0-32

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 23-41
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 0-6
Any approved general education courses from the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 6 May be met by HIS110 and HIS111 in the Required Courses area OR by course selections in the Restricted Electives area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0-6
Any approved general education courses from the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6 May be met by HIS103 and HIS104 in the Required Courses area OR by course selections in the Restricted Electives area.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-3
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3 COM110 required for students intending to transfer to Grand Canyon University to pursue a Bachelor in Arts in History.

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 22, 2021

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. 3

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation. 0-3

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0
Met by HIS103 or HIS104 or HIS110 or HIS111 in the Required Courses area.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: