History
Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) History · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The discipline of history helps to nurture an informed public and is, therefore, of vital importance to a democratic society. The program for the Associates in Arts in History for Transfer exposes students to the great historical arguments on these issues, and prompts students to think for themselves on these important topics. Students progressing toward the AA-T in History will learn the tools of critical thinking. They will be expected to apply their skills to a variety of historical narratives. The transfer degree is especially intended to assist students in transferring into the California State University System. Students completing the degree receive a guarantee of admission with junior status into the California State University System and will have completed the common core of lower division courses required for a CSU baccalaureate degree in the field of History or a similar major.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Analyze and assess various types of historical sources.
- Analyze and interpret historical sources and to compose an argument that uses them, as appropriate, for support.
- Compose an argument using historical evidence.
- Explain major developments in United States and World history.
- Explain major historical developments in United States and World History.
- Explain United States and World History from multiple viewpoints, perspectives, and experiences.
Completion Requirements
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s) also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
History (AA-T): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: (6 units) | ||
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| List A: Select Two (6 units) | ||
| HIST 1 | Western Civilization to 1600 | 3 |
| orHIST 3 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 2 | Western Civilization since 1600 | 3 |
| orHIST 4 | World History since 1500 | 3 |
| List B: Select one course from each area (6 units) | ||
| Area 1 | - | |
| HIST 25 | American Indian History | 3 |
| HIST 32 | U.S. Women's History | 3 |
| Area 2 | - | |
| HIST 14 | History and American Cultures of California | 3 |
| HIST 28 | History of American West | 3 |
| Total Units in the Major | 18 | |
| General Education and Electives | ||
| See the Las Positas College California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Elective units must be CSU transferable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal. | 42 | |
| Total | 60 | |