Associate in Arts, Emphasis in History

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in History provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in History. With a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a career in a wide range of fields including education, governmental and nongovernmental organizations; intelligence analysis; international trade; community development; foreign services; and many others. A bachelor's degree in History prepares students for application to professional graduate and post-baccalaureate programs in a variety of disciplines including post-secondary teaching, law, library and archival studies, and museum studies.

What You'll Learn

Employ historical methods to analyze patterns of continuity and change.
Interpret the impact of historical figures, events, movements, and patterns.
Formulate questions using existing arguments, methodology, and frameworks and apply to research.
Critically assess sources for authority, relevance, and application.
Analyze historical evidence to gain understanding of one`s self and different perspectives.
Collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to solve problems.
Construct an evidence-based historical argument that incorporates primary and secondary sources.
Articulate the diversity of human experience over time within a global context.
Communicate findings of historical research to a diverse audience.
Apply historical awareness to a range of professional settings, civic engagement, and everyday life.
Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Archivists

$55,630 Show expanded career information for Archivists

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

$51,150 Show expanded career information for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Historians

$68,400 Show expanded career information for Historians

History Teachers, Postsecondary

$76,900 Show expanded career information for History Teachers, Postsecondary

Lawyers

$126,600 Show expanded career information for Lawyers

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

$50,580 Show expanded career information for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

$55,560 Show expanded career information for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

$55,180 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

Librarians

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in History
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, History
Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Arts, History
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, History
Grand Canyon University, Bachelor of Arts, History
Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Arts, History
Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science, History
University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, History

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or or or	or or or		Critical course Gateway course Students must take ( AND ) OR ( AND ); These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.	H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
or	or	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
			OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
				HU	0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
or	or				1–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or or or	or or or		Critical course Gateway course Students must take ( AND ) OR ( AND ); These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.	H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in .		FYC or FYC	3
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ( or or or or or )] or a grade of B or better in or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
				SB	0–3
				L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
				SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
			SQ	4
			CS	3
			HU	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete zero to six (0-6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as either direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AFR, AIS, APA, APH, ARS, ASB, ASM, ECN, ENG, GCU, HON, HPS, HUM, JUS, PHI, POS, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, and WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
History Elective	History Elective	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in these courses.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete one (1) course for a total of three (3) credits that transfers to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, ISS, PHI, POS, REL, SOC, STS.		3
History Elective	History Elective	Complete one (1) course for a total of three (3) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, HST, PHI, REL, SPA, WST.		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
or or or or or or	or or or or or or		H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU or SB or G, HU or SB	3
Elective	Elective	Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
or or or or or or	or or or or or or		C, H, SB or H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB or H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
or or or or or or	or or or or or or		C, H, SB or H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB or H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
Elective	Elective	Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
or	or		H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB	3
			C, H, SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or			SG or SQ	4
				SB	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete zero to six (0-6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as either direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AFR, AIS, APA, APH, ARS, ASB, ASM, ECN, ENG, GCU, HON, HPS, HUM, JUS, PHI, POS, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, and WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.		0–3
or HIS/STO279	or Creating and Telling Fact-Based Historical Stories	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EDU/HUM/.			3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
History Elective	History Elective		Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in these courses.		3
History Elective	History Elective		Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in these courses.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, HST, PHI, REL, SPA, WST.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, HST, PHI, REL, SPA, WST.		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
or or or or or or	or or or or or or			H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU or SB or G, HU or SB	3
Elective	Elective		Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
or or or or	or or or or			G, H, HU or G, H, HU or None or H, SB or G, H, SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
or or or or	or or or or			G, H, HU or G, H, HU or None or H, SB or G, H, SB	3
Elective	Elective		Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
or or or	or or or			C, H, SB or G, H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB or C, H, HU, SB	3
				H, HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or or or	or or or		Critical course Gateway course Students must take ( AND ) OR ( AND ); These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.	H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
or	or	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
				HU	0–3
or	or				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or or or	or or or		Critical course Gateway course Students must take ( AND ) OR ( AND ); These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.	H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in .		FYC or FYC	3
				SB	0–3

Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
		OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
			HU	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete zero to six (0-6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as either direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AFR, AIS, APA, APH, ARS, ASB, ASM, ECN, ENG, GCU, HON, HPS, HUM, JUS, PHI, POS, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, and WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.		0–3
History Elective	History Elective	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in these courses.		3
History Elective	History Elective	Complete one (1) course for a total of three (3) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix.		3
or or or or or or	or or or or or or		H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU or SB or G, HU or SB	3
or or or or or or	or or or or or or		C, H, SB or H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB or H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
or or or or or or	or or or or or or		C, H, SB or H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB or H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
or	or		H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB	3

Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
			SB	0–3
			SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete zero to six (0-6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as either direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AFR, AIS, APA, APH, ARS, ASB, ASM, ECN, ENG, GCU, HON, HPS, HUM, JUS, PHI, POS, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, and WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete one (1) course for a total of three (3) credits that transfers to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, ISS, PHI, POS, REL, SOC, STS.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, HST, PHI, REL, SPA, WST.		3
or or or or or or	or or or or or or		H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU or SB or G, HU or SB	3
or or or or	or or or or		G, H, HU or G, H, HU or None or H, SB or G, H, SB	3
or or or or	or or or or		G, H, HU or G, H, HU or None or H, SB or G, H, SB	3
			C, H, SB	3

Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ( or or or or or )] or a grade of B or better in or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
				L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
				SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or		SG or SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
History Elective	History Elective	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in these courses.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, HST, PHI, REL, SPA, WST.		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective	Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective	Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
or or or	or or or		C, H, SB or G, H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB or C, H, HU, SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
			CS	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
History Elective	History Elective	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in these courses.		3
Related Area	Related Area	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, HST, PHI, REL, SPA, WST.		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective	Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective	Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
			H, HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
or HIS/STO279	or Creating and Telling Fact-Based Historical Stories	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EDU/HUM/.		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).	0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).	0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).	0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).	0–5

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
FYC = First Year Composition
G = Global Awareness
H = Historical Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design

L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s for additional details regarding the requirements of this award .

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

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