Associate in Arts Degree

History Concentration

Overview

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.

First Semester Credits
ENL101 M
English Composition I
3
  M
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (MAT150)
3
COM103  
Human Communication
3
  M
World History (HIS119 & HIS120) (or)
European History (HIS160 & HIS162)

HIS119 World History to 1500 CE

This survey course explores the economic, political, cultural, and social developments in world history from the rise of civilization to 1500 Current Era (CE) in Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania the Middle East and the Americas. The course highlights issues in geography, trade, religious and cultural movements, and social and political change that influenced the historical evolution of various world societies and their interrelationships within a global context.

Prerequisite: ENL108 or ESL201 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement.


HIS160 European History to 1600 CE

This course provides a general overview of major topics of European History from ancient times up to 1600 Current Era (CE). Students focus on cultural, religious, political, and economic developments that formed the basis of modern European culture and society and influenced the Americas and other regions.

Prerequisite: ENL108 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement.

 3
    Elective 3
Second Semester Credits
ENL102  
English Composition II
3
    Natural or Physical Science 4
    Humanities & Fine Arts 3
  M
World History (HIS119 & HIS120) (or)
European History (HIS160 & HIS162)

HIS120 World History from 1500 CE

This survey course explores the economic, political, cultural, and social developments in world history from 1500 Current Era (CE) to the present in Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania the Middle East and the Americas. The course highlights issues in geography, trade, religious and cultural movements, and social and political change that influenced the historical evolution of various world societies and their interrelationships within a global context.

Prerequisite: ENL108 or ESL201 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score

Offered: Fall, Spring

Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement.


HIS162 European History from 1600 CE

This course provides a general overview of European History from 1600 to the present. Students focus on cultural, religious, political, and economic developments that formed the basis of modern European culture and influenced the United States and other nations.

Prerequisites: ENL108 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Spring

Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement.

 3
    Elective 2–3
Third Semester Credits
    Natural or Physical Science 3 or 4
    Behavioral & Social Sciences (GEO) 3
    Elective 3
HIS103  
U.S. History to 1865
3
   
Concentration Elective (200-level History)

HIS201 History of China
HIS206 Ancient History
HIS207 Medieval History
HIS215 Women in United States History
HIS216 History of Japan
HIS217 The Civil War
HIS227 History of the Middle East
HIS228 Women in European History
HIS255 History of Vietnam

 3
Fourth Semester Credits
    Humanities & Fine Arts 3
    Elective 3
    Elective 3
HIS104  
U.S. History since 1865
3
   
Concentration Elective (200-level History)

HIS201 History of China
HIS206 Ancient History
HIS207 Medieval History
HIS215 Women in United States History
HIS216 History of Japan
HIS217 The Civil War
HIS227 History of the Middle East
HIS228 Women in European History
HIS255 History of Vietnam

 3
Total Credits 60–61

M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.

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.

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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