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

Term One

CSC 110 - Introduction to Computers 3 credit(s)
ENG 105 - Composition I 3 credit(s)
HIS 151 - U.S. History to 1877 3 credit(s)
SDV 108 - The College Experience 1 credit(s)
OR
SDV 208 - The College Experience for International Students 1 credit(s)
General Education Checklist - Humanities Credits / Units: 3
**See Advising Note Two
General Education Checklist - Math/Science Credits / Units: 3
***See Advising Note Three

Total Credit Hours: 16

Term Two

ENG 106 - Composition II 3 credit(s)
HIS 152 - U.S. History since 1877 3 credit(s)
General Education Checklist - Social/Behavioral Science Credits / Units: 3
*See Advising Note One
General Education Checklist - Humanities Credits / Units: 3
**See Advising Note Two
General Education Checklist - Math/Science Credits / Units: 3
***See Advising Note Three

Total Credit Hours: 15

Term Three

HIS 110 - Western Civilization Ancient to Early Modern 3 credit(s)
PEH 110 - Personal Wellness 2 credit(s)
OR
PE Activity Courses Credits / Units: 2
SPC 112 - Public Speaking 3 credit(s)
OR
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication 3 credit(s)
General Education Checklist - Social/Behavioral Science Credits / Units: 3
*See Advising Note One
General Education - Elective Credits / Units: 6
**See Advising Note Two

***See Advising Note Three

Total Credit Hours: 17

Term Four

HIS 111 - Western Civilization Early Modern to Present 3 credit(s)
General Education Checklist - Social/Behavioral Science Credits / Units: 3
*See Advising Note One
General Education Checklist - Math/Science Credits / Units: 3
***See Advising Note Three
General Education - Elective Credits / Units: 6
*See Advising Notes

Total Credit Hours: 16

*Advising Note One

It is recommended that students consider these Social/Behavioral Science courses.

EDU 160 - Human Growth and Development 3 credit(s)
OR
PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology 3 credit(s)
GEO 121 - World Regional Geography 3 credit(s)
POL 111 - American National Government 3 credit(s)
PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit(s)

**Advising Note Two

It is recommended that students consider these Humanities courses.

CLS 150 - Latin American History and Culture 3 credit(s)
HIS 142 - Middle Eastern Studies 3 credit(s)
HIS 145 - Modern East Asian Cultures 3 credit(s)
OR
CLS 160 - East Asian Cultures 3 credit(s)
HIS 214 - Russian History and Culture 3 credit(s)
OR
CLS 170 - Russian History and Culture 3 credit(s)

***Advising Note Three

Choose at least one Science course that includes a lab when choosing your Math/Science electives.