History for Transfer

Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation for a history degree, an emphasis or option within a history degree, or a degree considered similar to history at a California State University (CSU) campus.

Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a history major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.

Graduation Requirements

• Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
• Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
• Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
• Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
• Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to do the following:

• Construct a historical thesis that could be supported by selected primary sources from the era covered by the course.
• Articulate the causal and/or consequential elements of an event from the era covered by the course.

Course Requirements

NOTE: All courses listed above are included on the Cal-GETC pattern. Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.