History for Transfer
AA-T Degree History · Sierra College · 2025-2026 Catalog
History is a broadly based discipline that explores the human condition through its historical development. Courses explore a variety of regions and time periods, using both primary and secondary sources to examine the people, institutions, ideas and events of the past and present. By developing skills in critical thinking and expanding their understanding of cultural diversity, students will strengthen their understanding of the past and perspective on the future.
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in History or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus. Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Upon transfer, students will be required to complete no more than 60 additional prescribed units to earn a bachelor’s degree.
To earn the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:
- completion of all courses required for the major with grades of “C” or better; and
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
The exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.
It is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
RESTRICTION: International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 0017A | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 0017B | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| Select 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| HIST 0004A | Western Civilization to 1715 | |
| orHIST 0050 | World History to 1500 | |
| HIST 0004B | Western Civilization since 1715 | |
| orHIST 0051 | World History since 1500 | |
| Select 3 units from the following (if not used above): | 3 | |
| HIST 0019A | History of Traditional East Asia | |
| HIST 0019B | History of Modern East Asia | |
| HIST 0024 | Russian History - 10th Century to Present | |
| HIST 0050 | World History to 1500 | |
| HIST 0051 | World History since 1500 | |
| Select 3 units from the following or unused course from the preceding areas: | 3 | |
| HIST 0008A | Asian American History: 18th Century to 1945 | |
| HIST 0008B | Asian American History: Early 20th Century to 21st Century | |
| HIST 0018A | The African American Experience in American History to 1877 | |
| HIST 0018B | The African American Experience in American History since 1877 | |
| HIST 0020 | California History | |
| HIST 0021 | Contemporary United States History | |
| HIST 0022 | American Military History | |
| HIST 0023 | Chicano/Mexican American History | |
| HIST 0025 | Native American History | |
| HIST 0027 | Women in American History | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Additional Information:
Students seeking California State University, Sacramento’s Secondary Teaching Credential should follow the pre-credential Social Science Subject Matter Program with either the History or Social Science Major option. See the CSUS catalog under History (Pre-Credential Preparation) or Social Science (Pre-Credential Preparation) for major requirements. History majors may elect to take the CSET exams in Social Science in lieu of completing the subject matter program. For more information on the CSET: Social Science, click here.