History

History is the study of the human past and how it emerged out of the traditions and customs that produced it. It is only by studying the history of other people, civilizations and cultural traditions that we can hope to gain perspective on our own unique story.

To succeed in the History Program, students will develop strong reading, writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills, as well as demonstrate a strong desire for self-discovery through a comparison of their personal historical experiences with those of others.

Career Outlook

Working in the field of History provides a unique opportunity to study the past and, through implementing and sharing this knowledge, help to influence our present and future. A degree or certificate in History provides a broad base of knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of careers including teaching, government service, business administration, law, communications, journalism, finance, and more. The demand for jobs and the pay for these careers varies widely across the nation and the State of California.

The State of California Employment Development Department provides an online Occupational Guide that provides helpful job descriptions, job outlooks and wages, and qualification requirements for a wide variety of careers. Use this guide to find more information about a career that may interest you.

Check out the History classes offered in upcoming semesters.

Check out the class schedule

Program	Type	Total Units
International Studies	AA	60 Units
History for Transfer	AA-T	60 Units

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Apply historical theories, methods, and concepts to examine systems of social stratification, power, and privilege that arise from class, gender, and race within individual, local, state, national, and global contexts.
• Evaluate the contributions of various ethnic and racial groups throughout history as agents of social change.
• Understand and apply historical knowledge as a critical thinking tool that informs responsible citizenry.
• Apply a historical perspective to analyze and interpret patterns to improve one’s state of humanity.