History, Associate in Arts for Transfer
History, Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer Degree (History AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
A student graduating with an Associate in Arts in History for Transfer Degree may transfer to a CSU Campus to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History, Communication, Education, History or similar programs.
To earn an Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree, students must meet the following requirements:
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Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
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The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
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The coursework required for the AA-T in History as listed in the Ventura College catalog.
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Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 §55062), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C).
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Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
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Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the college district.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
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| Required Core | ||
| HIST V46 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST V56 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| List A: Select two courses | 6 | |
| HIST V76 | World History to 1550 | 3 |
| or HIST V70 | Introduction to Western Civilization to the Scientific Revolution | |
| HIST V86 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| or HIST V82 | Introduction to Western Civilization since the Scientific Revolution | |
| List B Group 1 (Diversity): Select one course | 3-5 | |
| HIST V44 | History of the Americas to 1821 | 3 |
| HIST V54 | History of the Americas since 1763 | 3 |
| HIST V76 | World History to 1550 | 3 |
| HIST V78 | History of Modern Middle East | 3 |
| HIST V79 | Introduction to the History of East Asia | 3 |
| HIST V86 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| FREN V02 | Elementary French II | 5 |
| GERM V02 | Elementary German II | 5 |
| ITAL V02 | Elementary Italian II | 5 |
| JAPN V02 | Elementary Japanese II | 5 |
| SPAN V03 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN V03S | Spanish Heritage Language I | 5 |
| SPAN V04 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
| SPAN V04S | Spanish Heritage Language II | 5 |
| List B Group 2: Select one course | 3 | |
| HIST V32 | United States History: Focus on Women to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST V43 | United States History: Focus on African Americans to Reconstruction | 3 |
| HIST V45 | United States History: Focus on Native Americans to Reconstruction | 3 |
| HIST V51 | United States History: Focus on African Americans Since Reconstruction | 3 |
| HIST V53 | United States History: Focus on Women since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST V55 | United States History: Focus on Native Americans Since the Civil War | 3 |
| HIST V58 | United States History: Focus on Chicanos since 1848 | 3 |
| HIST V59 | History of California | 3 |
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| Major units | 18-20 | |
| CalGETC Pattern | 34 | |
| Electives (CSU transferrable units to reach 60) | 12-14 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (6) | |
| Total Units for Degree | 60 | |
See a counselor or consult assist.org, especially if you plan to transfer to a UC campus or a college or university other than CSU.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of time and place on the human experience.
- Assess and/or evaluate the cause and effect of historical development.
- Appraise the significance of people, places, and events to the larger themes of history.