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History, Transfer Major AA


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Offered at ECC & MCC (ETHIS & MTHIS)

History is the study of the rise and evolution of societies and civilizations. The transfer major in History has been designed for students to learn the education and critical thinking skills needed to pursue a wide range of careers, such as education, museum work, and government. Additionally the Associate of Arts History Transfer Major provides a course of study easily transferred to specific four-year colleges and universities within Iowa. You will take courses in science, communication, math, humanities, social science and required history subject areas in preparation to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program.

Plan of Study


Transfer Major Requirements


The following courses are required for this Transfer Major.

Communications (9 Credit Hours)


Maximum of three credit hours can be taken from SPC prefix.

Math and Science (10 Credit Hours)


Must include at least one math and one lab science course.

Computer Education (3 Credit Hours)


Physical Education (2 Credit Hours)


Student Development (1 Credit Hour)


Electives (15 credits)


All transfer courses may be used here including courses listed above (if additional are taken beyond requirements). Students should plan their elective courses according to their college major if they are planning to transfer on for a four year degree.

A maximum of 16 hours of vocational-technical credits may apply toward elective credit with a maximum of 9 of the 16 being independent projects or experimental courses. No more than 6 activity credits (those having prefixes of PEA, MUA, and some MUS courses) may be applied to elective credits. Developmental courses do not apply towards degree requirements.

Required Electives


One of these Electives must be taken by students enrolled in this transfer major.

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