History, A.A.

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The function of history courses is not merely to train professional historians, but also to explain the past for our time. It is the habit of history that gives us a deeper insight into our humanity by looking at the alternatives provided by others.

This program permits students to focus on history as a course of study for their associate of arts degree. The core provides students the basic coursework in the field while allowing them the flexibility to tailor their program to their individual needs. Students must successfully complete core courses with a “C” or better to meet program requirements. Students who are planning to transfer to a four-year program may need to have additional hours beyond the program requirements at Northwest College in order to transfer in as a junior. These students should consult with their advisor and the appropriate four-year college catalog.

Term 1

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3) CM
HIST 1110 - Western Civilization I (3) MR
HIST 1211 - US History to 1865 (3) MR/GOV
QR 0000 - Quantitative Reasoning (3) QR
SOSC 1101 - Social Science First Year Seminar (3) FYS

Total Credits: 15

Term 2

CM 0000 - Communication (3) CM
HC 0000 - Human Condition (3) HC
HIST 1120 - Western Civilization II (3) MR
HIST 1221 - The United States from 1865 (3) MR
PNW 0000 - Physical and Natural World (4) (4) PNW

Total Credits: 16

Term 3

HC 0000 - Human Condition (3) HC
HIST 0000 - History Elective Courses (6) ME
Complete one of the following:
SPAN 1010 - First Year Spanish I (4) *GE
JAPN 1010 - First Year Japanese I (4) *GE
*Language courses are not required for the History, A.A. but are encouraged if student plans to transfer to a BA program.
Complete one of the following:
GEOG 1000 - World Regional Geography (3) GE
STAT 2070 - Intro to Statistics for Social Science Majors (4) GE

Total Credits: 16

Term 4

HIST 0000 - History Elective Courses (9) GE
CTY 0000 - Creativity (3) CTY
Complete one of the following:
JAPN 1020 - First Year Japanese II (4) *GE
SPAN 1020 - First Year Spanish II (4) *GE
**Language courses are not required for the History, A.A. but are encouraged if student plans to transfer to a BA program.

Total Credits: 16

Minimum Credits for Degree = 60 credits

Course Type Key

FYS=First Year Seminar* GOV=U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions* CM=Communications* QR=Quantitative Reasoning* PNW=Physical and Natural World* HC=Human Condition* CTY=Creativity* MR=Major Requirement ME=Major Elective GE=General Elective

*General Education Requirements

FYS 0000 First Year Seminar

GOV 0000 U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions

CM 0000 Communication

QR 0000 Quantitative Reasoning

PNW 0000 Physical and Natural World

HC 0000 Human Condition

CTY 0000 Creativity

The General Education courses and General Elective courses listed in the above sequence are recommended courses to fulfill the degree. Any changes to these courses should be discussed with an advisor.

**Remedial education courses may result in additional semesters of study.

History/Social Science Education

For secondary education, to facilitate transfer to a four-year college as a junior, students planning to become middle school or high school history/social studies teachers are encouraged to complete programs in both Secondary Education and in History. Consult your advisor every semester when selecting courses.