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.

General Education Requirements

Students should refer to the Graduation Requirements .

Total General Education Requirements: 36-42 Credits

Six hours of Humanities, six hours of Social Science, three hours of Government, and six hours of Comparative Cultural Awareness will be fulfilled by taking Core Courses.

Core Courses

HIST 1110 - Western Civilization I (3)
HIST 1120 - Western Civilization II (3)
HIST 1210 - United States History I (3)
HIST 1221 - The United States from 1865 (3)
SOSC 2395 - Seminar in Social Science Research (3) (Capstone Course) or other Capstone Course (in consultation with advisor)

Total Core Courses: 15 Credits

Core Electives

Students must complete six credits from the following list of approved courses.

HIST 1100 - Ancient Civilizations (3)
HIST 1229 - History of Yellowstone (3)
HIST 1250 - History of Wyoming (3)
HIST 1280 - History of Montana (3)
HIST 1290 - History of United States West (3)
HIST 2050 - Introduction to Public History (3)
HIST 2080 - The Holocaust (3)
HIST 2112 - Revolutionary Europe (3)
HIST 2115 - 20th Century Europe (3)
HIST 2120 - Ancient Greece (3)
HIST 2130 - Ancient Rome (3)
HIST 2290 - North American Indians (3)

General Electives

General electives selected in consultation with advisor.

Total General Electives: 23-25 Credits

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 the subject(s) they plan to teach. Consult your advisor every semester when selecting courses.