History, Associate in Arts
College(s):
Richard J. Daley Harold Washington Kennedy-King Malcolm X Olive-Harvey Harry S Truman Wilbur WrightProgram Code: 0210
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing History. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an AA degree. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below. Following this pathway will help you get your associate degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to Bachelor’s-level programs of study. Choose Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) courses to fulfill general education requirements whenever possible. Visit www.itransfer.org and speak with your college advisor to learn more about IAI.
The history courses required for a history major can vary greatly between colleges, so it is recommended to research the major requirements of the four-year institutions to which you hope to transfer.
As of July 2014, World Language courses are no longer a degree requirement. World Language courses are recommended for students who are transferring to a four-year institution with a World Languages requirement. Please talk with your College Advisor to determine the best education plan for you.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
Semester 1 | Hours | |
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ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
MATH 125 | Introductory Statistics 1 | 4 |
SOC SCI 102 | General Course II Social Science 1 | 3 |
HUM 123 or HUM 201 | Intro To Arts & Ideas 1 or General Course I Humanities | 3 |
Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ENGLISH 102 | Composition 1 | 3 |
Physical Sciences course 1 | 3-4 | |
HISTORY 111 or HISTORY 141 | History of American People To 1865 1 or History of World Civilization to 1500 | 3 |
Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
Hours | 15-16 | |
Semester 3 | ||
Life Sciences course 1 | 4 | |
SPEECH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication 1 | 3 |
Fine Arts & Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
HISTORY 112 or HISTORY 142 | History of American People From 1865 1 or Hist World Civiliz Frm 1500 | 3 |
Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Semester 4 | ||
Fine Arts course 1 | 3 | |
Pathway Elective (HD) 2 | 3 | |
Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours | 62-63 |
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General Education Requirement
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PATHWAY Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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HISTORY 111 | History of American People To 1865 | 3 |
HISTORY 112 | History of American People From 1865 | 3 |
HISTORY 141 | History of World Civilization to 1500 (HD) | 3 |
HISTORY 142 | Hist World Civiliz Frm 1500 (HD) | 3 |
HISTORY 215 | History of Latin America (HD) | 3 |
HISTORY 225 | Modern Middle East History (HD) | 3 |
HISTORY 243 | The Far East in the Modern World (HD) | 3 |
HISTORY 247 | African History to Colonial Period (HD) | 3 |
HISTORY 248 | African History - Modern Period (HD) | 3 |
AFRO AM 101 | Introduction to African-American Studies (HD) | 3 |
ANTHRO 202 | Cultural Anthropology (HD) | 3 |
ECON 201 | Principles Of Economics I | 3 |
ECON 202 | Principles Of Economics II | 3 |
FIN ART 104 | The World Of The Cinema | 3 |
FIN ART 105 | History of Painting, Sculpture & Architecture | 3 |
FIN ART 107 | History of Architecture, Painting & Sculpture I | 3 |
FIN ART 108 | Hist Of Arch Paint Sculp II | 3 |
PHIL 105 | Logic | 3 |
PHIL 106 | Introduction To Philosophy | 3 |
PHIL 107 | Ethics | 3 |
POL SCI 201 | The National Government | 3 |
POL SCI 203 | Comparative Government | 3 |
POL SCI 204 | International Relations (HD) | 3 |
HUM 205 | World Literature I (HD) | 3 |
GEOG 101 | World Geography (HD) | 3 |
World Language courses (check with your Advisor for HD offerings) |
Recommended electives may vary by transfer institution. Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Institution-specific transfer guides and agreements can be found on CCC's transfer site.