AA/AS 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. This program is part of the Government & Public Administration Career Cluster.

The listed sequence of courses provides guidance for students so that they can complete this program of study in the most efficient manner. This sequence assumes that students have met college academic placement and/or other program requirements. Students are strongly urged to contact a college advisor for assistance in developing their plan for enrolling in courses to meet the program of study.

History: 64 Credit Hours

Fall Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
COM103Speech Communication3
ENG101Composition I3
Mathematics3
Humanities & Fine Arts3
Suggested Major Courses3
15
Spring Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
ENG102Composition II3
REL101World Religions3
Lab Science4
Humanities & Fine Arts3
Social Behavioral Science3
16
Fall Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
Mathematics3
Non-Lab Science3
Social Behavioral Science3
Suggested Major Course6
15
Spring Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
Health Science3
Humanities & Fine Arts3
Electives6
Suggested Major Course6
18
Suggested CoursesCredit Hrs.
HIS155​African American History3
HIS160Development of Western Civilization3
HIS161Development of Western Civilization3
HIS260American History to 18653
HIS261American History from 1865 to the Present3
POL180American Government (National)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.
Students must complete at least one IAI approved math course. Science requirements include at least one IAI life science and one IAI physical science, and one of those must be a lab science. Additional math and/or science courses are needed to complete general education requirements for the AS degree.