History Degrees, Certificates and Transfer Pathways

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History courses teach students the necessary skills to evaluate and interpret complex information and recognize the importance of the past in contemporary society. These skills allow students to better understand complex political and social organizations, appreciate cultural diversity and recognize the value of an equitable society.

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As part of the history major, students are required to take courses in American history and world history as well as study the populations of historically underrepresented minorities. Students will have the opportunity to study with professors who specialize in political, economic, cultural, intellectual, and/or social history. Students who are interested in careers in government, public policy, journalism, law, education (K-12 and higher education), and non-profit work might consider majoring in history, as the skills learned in this discipline support skills necessary for continued graduate study or occupations related to the above areas.

Students interested in history may take a variety of courses in US, European, and world history. Additionally, courses in women's history, Californian history, and Chicanx history are offered. Students will learn about political, social, intellectual, economic, and cultural histories. In studying the historical past, students will improve their academic writing, academic literacy, and interpretation of complex information, skills which are transferable across all disciplines and careers.

Transfer Options

All of the courses in the history program at Irvine Valley College have been designed for a transfer model to area UCs, CSUs, and private colleges. Each course offered is accepted by all UC and CSUs and most of the core required courses in our local degrees articulate as major requirements in neighboring programs. The high standards and rigor of these courses will prepare students to excel in upper division history courses.

Program Specific Support

Students may enroll in a humanities and social science writing center course for support with academic writing in history. Students may also sign up for course specific tutoring in the Student Success Center.

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Sample Academic Plans

American History AA

American History, AA AA-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	1C	3-5
HIST 20	American History through the Civil War	8 & Major	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	1
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
WR 2	College Writing 2	1C & Major	4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1B	3
HIST 21	American History Since the Civil War	6 & Major	3
Fine Arts	Fine Arts and Languages GE Course	7	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
History Major	History Major Course from List A	Major	3
History Major	History Major Course from List B	Major	3
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
Cultural Diversity	Cultural Diversity GE Course	5	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
History Major	History Major Course from List B	Major	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

European History AA

European History, AA AA-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH	Math GE Course	1C	3-5
HIST 1 or 1H	History of World Civilizations to 1500	6 & Major	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	1
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
WR 2	College Writing 2	1C & Major	4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	1B	3
HIST 2	History of World Civilizations Since 1500	5 & Major	3
Fine Arts	Fine Arts and Languages GE Course	7	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
HIST 10	Western Civilization: Beginnings to the Reformation	6 & Major	3
History Major	History Major Course from List A	Major	3
Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences GE Course	3	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	AA GE Area/Major	Units
HIST 11	West and the World since the Renaissance	6 & Major	3
Social Sciences	Social Sciences GE Course	4	3
Lifelong Health*	Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course	9 A/B/C	3
American Institutions	American Institutions GE Course	8	3
Elective	Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299)		3

Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.

History UC TransferCSU Transfer

UC Transfer: History, Major* IGETC-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Some UC majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	1A	4
MATH 10*	Statistics Course	2A	3
HIST 1/1H or HIST 10	World Civilization to 1500 or Western Civilization Beginnings To The Reformation (Fall Only)	3B & Major	3
Arts	Arts GE Course	3A	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
WR 2	College Writing 2 - Critical Thinking	1B	4
HIST 2 or HIST 11	World Civilization since 1500 or The West And The World Since The Renaissance (Spring Only)	3B & Major	3
COMM 1	Communication Fundalmentals	1C	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
HIST 20 or 21	American History Through the Civil War or American History Since the Civil War	4 & Major or Elective	3
History Major	History Major Preparation Course (if necessary)	4 & Major	3
Biological Science	Biological Science GE Course	5B	3
Science Lab	Science Lab GE Course	5C	1
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		2-3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	IGETC Area/Major	Units
HIST 20 or 21	American History Through the Civil War or American History Since the Civil War	4 & Major or Elective	3
Physical	Physical Science GE Course	5A	3
Social and Behavior Sciences	Social and Behavior Sciences GE Course (Non-History Course)	4	3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3
Transfer Elective	UC Transfer Elective (Courses 1-99)		3

Students can take Math 10 or other math course that meets the UC transfer math requirement.

Note: This sample academic plan does not account for the Language Other than English requirement necessary to meet Full IGETC Certification.

CSU Transfer: History for Transfer, AA-T* CSU-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
WR 1	College Writing 1	A2	4
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	B4	3
HIST 20**	American History Through the Civil War	D & Major	3
Learning & Self Development	Lifelong Learning and Self Development GE Course	E	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		1-3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	A1	3
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
HIST 21**	American History Since the Civil War	D & Major	3
Arts	Arts GE Course	C1	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
HIST 1 or 1H**	History of World Civilizations to 1500	C2 & Major	3
History Major	History AA-T Major Course from List B: Area 1	Major	3
Physical	Physical Science GE Course	B1	3
Science Lab	Physical Science Lab	B3	1
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	CSU GE Area/Major	Units
HIST 2**	History of World Civilizations Since 1500	C2 & Major	3
History Major	History AA-T Major Course from List B: Area 1 or 2	Major	3
PS 1	American Government	D	3
Arts/Humanities	Arts or Humanities GE Course	C1 or C2	3
Life Science	Life Science GE Course	B2	3

Students can take Math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement.in CSU GE Area B4.
Students can take History 1, 2, 20, or 21 in any order.

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.

AA = Associate of Arts
AS = Associate of Science
AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
COA = Certificate of Achievement
COP = Certificate of Proficiency

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