History
AA&S DEGREE – CONCENTRATION IN HISTORY
This curriculum is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in degree programs such as history, political science, international studies, and education.
*Students who are completing an Associate Degree must complete a graduation portfolio. For those students completing an Associate in Arts & Science (AA&S), an Associate in General Studies (AGS), or an Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree, a one credit Portfolio Capstone Class will also be required. For more information, graduation portfolio.
| Required Courses | Credit Hrs. | |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| COM 103 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| Social Sciences Electives | 9 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Electives | 9 | |
| Mathematics/Science Electives | 10 | |
| Health Science Electives | 3 | |
| Electives* | 24 | |
| 64 | ||
| Suggested Courses | Credit Hrs. | |
| HIS 160 | Development of Western Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 161 | Development of Western Civilization | 3 |
| HIS 260 | American History to 1865 | 3 |
| HIS 261 | American History from 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| HIS 270 | History of Illinois | 3 |
| POL 180 | American Government (National) | 3 |
| REL 101 | World Religions | 3 |
| Education Curriculum Courses** | ||
| *Students should determine elective hours based on major and other requirements. **Students planning to teach should follow recommended courses in the education curriculum. |
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