Associate in Arts

History Concentration

Department

Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences and Human Services

A student who chooses the History concentration will develop intercultural competencies and a solid foundation in the history of the United States as well as international histories. Courses address learning needs related to the development of educated and informed citizens prepared for the global realities of the 21st century. A student who completes this concentration will be prepared for transfer to a bachelor's program.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

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Requirements

First Semester

Item #

Title

Credits

ENL101

English Composition I

3 - 4

COM103

Human Communication

Sub-Total Credits

15-16

Second Semester

Item #

Title

Credits

ENL102

English Composition II

2 - 3

Sub-Total Credits

15-16

Third Semester

Item #

Title

Credits

3 - 4

HIS103

U.S. History to 1865

Sub-Total Credits

15-16

Fourth Semester

Item #

Title

Credits

HIS104

U.S. History since 1865

Sub-Total Credits

Total Credits

60-62

Transfer Information

MassTransfer & more

Career Outlook

The History concentration gives a student a strong foundation for further studies in the areas of education, government, diplomacy, law, journalism, business, political science, research and teaching within the humanities or social sciences, as well as non-profit work. Students should note that entry-level job requirements in these areas always call for a minimum of a bachelor's degree.

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Note: The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.