AA, History

This is a draft edition of the 2022-2023 catalog. Information is subject to change.

 
This program can be completed 100% online. 

Program Description

The Associate of Arts, History is intended to serve those students seeking to transfer into a baccalaureate program in History. This emphasis area stresses historical thinking skills as well as historical knowledge.

Recommended Course Schedule

Plan of Study Grid
1st semesterUnits
English 4 3
Foreign Language 5 4
HIST 101 US History to 1877 3
HIST 105 European Civilization to 1648 3
Mathematics 3 3
 Semester Total16
2nd semester
ENG 102
or ENG 114
 Composition II
or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students
 3
Fine Arts 3 3
Foreign Language 5 4
Science 3 3
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 4 3
 Semester Total16
3rd semester
Emphasis 4 3
Foreign Language 5 3
Humanities 3 3
Science 3 3
HIST 106 European Civilization since 1648 3
 Semester Total15
4th semester
Elective 4 1
Emphasis 4 3
Emphasis/Diversity 4 3
Foreign Language 5 3
HIST 251 Introduction to Historical Methods 3
 Semester Total13
 Total Units60
3

See approved General Education list for the AA/AS Degree.

4

See program recommendations or requirements.

5

See approved Foreign Language list for the AA Degree.

AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.  

To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:

  1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
  3. Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
  4. Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
General Education Requirements
English3-6
Must include ENG 102 or ENG 114 1
Fine Arts3
Humanities3
Mathematics3
MATH 120
Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher)
Science6
Social Science3
Required:
HIST 101
US History to 1877
Additional College Requirements
Diversity 2[3]
Recommended:
HIST 208
World History I
or HIST 209
 World History II
or HIST 227
 Introduction to Latin American History & Culture I
or HIST 228
 Intro to Latin American History and Culture II
or HIST 291
 Intro to Women's History and Literature in the US
Foreign Language0-14
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions[3]
Recommended:
HIST 102
U. S. History since 1877
Degree Requirements
HIST 105European Civilization to 16483
HIST 106European Civilization since 16483
HIST 251Introduction to Historical Methods3
Select 9 units from the following courses. See Diversity recommendations above. 1 course should satisfy the diversity requirement:9
HIST 208
World History I
HIST 209
World History II
HIST 217
Nevada History
HIST 227
Introduction to Latin American History & Culture I
HIST 228
Intro to Latin American History and Culture II
HIST 291
Intro to Women's History and Literature in the US
HIST 295
Special Topics in History
Electives
Select 4-18 units of any transferable courses4-18
Total Units60
1

If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114 the additional 3 required units will become elective units.

2

Course may also count toward degree requirements. Please consult with Academic Advisement.

Students completing the degree will:

  • Evaluate historical arguments and interpretations.
  • Interpret evidence found in primary sources and develop a historical argument based on and sustained by the evidence available.
  • Write historical essays that are coherent, cogent, and grammatically correct.

AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same of similar discipline.