History Major Guide 2025-2026

Estrella Mountain Community College

History majors study the human experience and develop an understanding of the events that have changed society over time. Students not only learn what significant events have happened from ancient times to today, but they learn how and why they occurred. History students participate in the discovery, recording, and preservation of the history of the world. Research and writing are components of this major.



    Associate's Degree
    An associate's degree is comprised of 60-64 community college credits. Below is information specific to your major.

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  AGEC Requirement
The Arizona General Education Curriulum block for this major is the AGEC-A.

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AGEC-A Course List
  Estrella Mountain Community College Courses
The courses listed below are recommended if you plan to transfer to a university and study History.
COURSES  
European History I & IIHIS 100 & HIS 101 & HIS 102**
Global History IHIS 110
Global History IIHIS 111
US History IHIS 103
US History IIHIS 104

** NAU - Taken together, these courses will transfer as HIS240 & HIS241 & DEC(HIS).

Bachelor's Degrees & Majors

  Bachelor's Degree for History
UNIVERSITY / LOCATION DEGREE MAJOR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Arizona State University - PolytechnicBAHistory
No
Arizona State University - TempeBAHistory
4th Semester Proficiency
Arizona State University - TempeBAHistory (Secondary Education)
Yes
Arizona State University - WestBAHistory
ASU West Language and Cultures Requirement
Arizona State University - WestBAHistory (Secondary Education)
Yes
Northern Arizona UniversityBAHistory
3rd Semester Proficiency
Northern Arizona UniversityBSHistory
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSEDHistory and Social Studies, Secondary Education
None
University of ArizonaBAHistory
4th Semester Proficiency

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