The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (A.A.-T in History) Degree includes lower division coursework that is required for transfer and will provide students with the opportunity to learn a valuable skill in critical thinking and writing as they explore a variety of historical topics in world and western civilizations and American history. The A.A.-T in History includes courses that explore world and U.S. history, political institutions, and social and cultural influences. The Associate in Art in History for Transfer (A.A.-T in History) Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in history at a California State University campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU System, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
This program is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of cultures in our world society, which seeks to build a community of learning. Students will analyze a number of domestic and international issues to enhance their knowledge of other cultures, improve communication skills, enhance their ability to critically think, and evaluate what it means to live in a society that may display biases towards other.
