History, A.A.-T
An Associate in Arts in History for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to the CSU system as a History major.
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Transfer degrees require a minimum of 60 semester CSU or UC transferable units with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA. Additionally, transfer degrees also require the completion of Cal-GETC general education. Please note that some courses are only transferable to a CSU, and this is noted in the program map. To transfer to a UC, students must complete at least 60 UC transferable units.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
Cal-GETC
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| COMM-C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 1 | 3 |
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| STAT-C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| ENGL-C1001 or PHIL-112 | Critical Thinking and Writing or Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 |
| GEOG-101 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG-104 | Physical Geography Lab | 1 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| List B: Area 1 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| HIST-160 | Black History in the American Context | 3 |
| HIST-101 or HIST-103 | Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) or World History to 1500 | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| List B: AREA 1 2 | 3 | |
| List B: AREA 2 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| ART-102 | Art History: Renaissance to 21st Century (formerly Art History: Renaissance to 20th Century Art) | 3 |
| HIST-102 or HIST-104 | Western Civilization Since 1650 or World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| List B: AREA 1 2 | 3 | |
| List B: AREA 2 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
- 1
HIST-101 or 103, 102 or 104, 111 or 112. Can be taken in any order.
- 2
HIST-107, 108 (S), 115, 117 (F), HIST/ANTH-121 (F), HIST/BIOL-128 (F), HIST-140 (S), 141 (F), 142 (A) (select one)
- 3
HIST 106 (S), 118, 120, 124 (A), 125, HIST/THA-136 (select one)
Language Other Than English (LOTE):
This is a graduation requirement for UC campuses but not for admission. You can fulfill LOTE by completing two years of the same foreign language in high school with a grade of C or better in the final semester; by completing one semester of a foreign language at a college, or by demonstrating proficiency with a grade of C or better in ASL-100, FREN-101, or SPAN-101. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for this requirement. Review individual campus information and requirements here: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/uc-graduation-requirements/
Some CSU campuses may also require language proficiency for graduation, and more than one semester may be necessary.
At MSJC, LOTE courses count as electives. For personalized guidance, please consult your MSJC Counselor.
CSU - U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals:
This is a graduation requirement for CSU campuses but not for admission. Although not a Cal-GETC requirement, MSJC may certify completion of the CSU graduation requirement in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals with POLS-1000/1000H and HIST-111/111H or HIST-112/112H. Courses used to meet this requirement may also be used to satisfy Cal-GETC Subject Area 4 requirements.
High School Students:
Students are encouraged to take courses during the summer before the Fall semester begins, specifically for students majoring in STEM.
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| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| HIST-111 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST-111H | Honors U.S. History to 1877 | |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST-112H | Honors U.S. History Since 1865 | |
| List A: Select two | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | ||
or HIST-101H | Honors Western Civilization to 1650 (formerly Western Civilization I: to 1500) | |
| World History to 1500 | ||
or HIST-103H | Honors World History to 1500 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Western Civilization Since 1650 | ||
or HIST-102H | Honors Western Civilization Since 1650 | |
| World History Since 1500 | ||
or HIST-104H | Honors World History Since 1500 | |
| List B: One course from each area | ||
| Area 1 | ||
| Select any course from List A not used above or any of the following courses: | 3 | |
| The History of East Asia Before 1600 | ||
or HIST-107H | Honors the History of East Asia Before 1600 | |
| The History of East Asia Since 1600 | ||
or HIST-108H | Honors the History of East Asia Since 1600 | |
| Women in United States History | ||
or HIST-115H | Honors Women in United States History | |
| History of India | ||
or HIST-117H | Honors History of India | |
| Indigenous Peoples of California | ||
| History of Science | ||
| Honors History of Science | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
or HIST-140H | Honors History of Mexico | |
| History of Latin America to 1820 | ||
| History of Latin America Since 1820 | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
or HIST-160H | Honors Black History in the American Context | |
| Gender and Social Interaction | ||
| Contemporary Chicano in Society | ||
| Area 2 | ||
| Select any course from List A not used above or any of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
or ANTH-102H | Honors Cultural Anthropology | |
| World Prehistory | ||
or ANTH-104H | Honors World Prehistory | |
| World Art | ||
or ART-104H | Honors World Art | |
| History and Appreciation of Dance | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| The World Since 1900 | ||
or HIST-106H | Honors The World Since 1900 | |
| History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions) | ||
| California History | ||
or HIST-120H | Honors California History | |
| Recent America: The U.S. Since 1945 | ||
or HIST-124H | Honors Recent America: The U.S. Since 1945 | |
| Military History of the United States | ||
| Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | ||
| Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | ||
| Modern and Contemporary Philosophy (formerly Renaissance and Modern Philosophy) | ||
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
or PS/ETHS-103H | Honors Ethnic Politics in America | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 18 | |
| Cal-GETC Pattern | 34 | |
Possible double counting: 12 units | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.A.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer.
- Completion of Cal-GETC requirements.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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