History, Associate in Arts for Transfer
The History Department offers the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T in History) degree to introduce students to the widely ranging historical record of human experience. The chronological, geographical, and topical range of courses offers students a variety of choices to transfer into the CSU system to work toward a baccalaureate degree in history or to give a historical dimension to their studies in other disciplines. Students must complete the Associate Degree for Transfer requirements to earn the AA-T degree.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Read and analyze primary and secondary sources.
- Write college-level analytical and argumentative essays on historical subjects.
- Describe the basic chronological history of the U.S., Europe, and elective non-European regions chosen by the student.
- Apply race, class, and gender as categories of analysis to understand history.
Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| HIST 17 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 18 | United States History from 1865 | 3 |
| List A | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Western Civilization I | ||
or HIST 7 | World History to 1500 | |
| Western Civilization II | ||
or HIST 8 | World History Since 1500 | |
| List B | ||
| Select one course from each area: | 6-8 | |
| Area 1: | ||
Any List A course already not selected | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Literature by and About Women | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
or HIST 8 | World History Since 1500 | |
| Women in United States History | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| Intermediate Japanese | ||
| Introduction to Social Psychology | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | ||
| Area 2: | ||
Any List A course not already selected | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory | ||
| Introduction to Great Books | ||
| Western Civilization I | ||
| Western Civilization II | ||
| History of World Religions | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| Women in United States History | ||
| History of California | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| Gender in American Politics | ||
| Introduction to Social Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
| TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | 18-20 | |
| Additional Requirements | 40-42 | |
| Complete Cal-GETC pattern and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 transferable units. | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested 2-Year Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| STAT C1000 or PSYC/SOCI 19 | Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences | 4 |
| HIST 4 or HIST 7 | Western Civilization I or World History to 1500 | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 3A | 3 | |
| Elective (LIBR 50 Recommended) | 1 | |
| Elective (COUN 10 Recommended) | 1 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| HIST 5 or HIST 8 | Western Civilization II or World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 5B (ANTH 2 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 6 | 3 | |
| Electives (CSU/UC Transferable) | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| HIST 17 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 5A and 5C (GEOL 2 and GEOL 2L Recommended) | 4 | |
| Major List B - Area 1 (ANTH 4 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Electives (CSU/UC Transferable) | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 18 | United States History from 1865 | 3 |
| Major List B - Area 2 (HIST 20 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 4 (US-2 & 3 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Electives (Language Other Than English Recommended) | 5 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
MPC transfer programs are designed to enable students to complete lower-division requirements in preparation for transfer to a baccalaureate-granting institution.
The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to California State University (CSU) system for any community college student who earns an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), although not to a particular campus or major. Upon transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T), students will be required to complete no more than 60 upper-division units to earn a bachelor’s degree in a same or similar major (unless designated as a “high-unit” major).
The following Associate Degree for Transfer requirements must be completed to earn the AA-T or AS-T degree:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units;
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework (while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA);
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units as detailed in the Major Requirements;
- Completion of all courses in the major with a grade of C or better (or a “P” if the course is taken on a “Pass/No Pass” basis);
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
All students should consult with a Counselor to discuss transfer pathways and specific university admission requirements. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling services provided by MPC and to connect with a Counselor.