History, Area of Concentration in Arts and Sciences (AA)
Award: Associate of Arts Degree
No. of credits required: 60
For more information: Contact Professor James Karmel, 443-412-2105, jkarmel@harford.edu; or Admissions, 443-412-2109.
Program Description
This program provides traditional freshman and sophomore year courses for history majors and other liberal arts majors transferring to four-year colleges or universities. The curriculum provides students with an understanding of their political, social, economic, intellectual, scientific and artistic heritage.
Program Goals
Upon completion of the history program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the historical discipline, United States history, and world history.
- Conduct research to find and critically examine varied historical material, including primary and secondary sources.
- Develop coherent and analytical papers, presentations, digital projects and other products using historical sources.
- Perform successfully in a baccalaureate program.
Transfer Information
Students should be aware that each transfer institution has unique curricular requirements. To facilitate transfer, students should consult with an academic advisor early in their studies at HCC and before selecting elective courses.
Employment Information
A History degree prepares students for careers in teaching, government service, journalism, editing and other related fields. Many employers hire history and other liberal arts majors for entry level management and sales positions, seeking the hard and soft skills they develop in their fields of study, including research, critical thinking, written communication, and time management. See also the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report for the field of History.
Degree Requirements
Recommended Course Sequence
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| History of Western Civilization I (GB) (D) | ||
| History of the United States I (GB) (GAH) (D) | ||
| World History I (GB) (D) | ||
| Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective (GL) | 4 | |
| Mathematics Elective (GM) 2 | 3 | |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 109 or ENG 102 | English Composition: Research Writing or Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| History of Western Civilization II (GB) (D) | ||
| History of the United States II (GB) (GAH) (D) | ||
| World History II (GB) (D) | ||
| Biological/Physical Science Elective (GS) 3 | 3 | |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH) | 3 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB) | 3 | |
| 100-Level or 200-Level History Elective | 3 | |
| 200-Level History Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| 200-Level History Elective | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH) | 3 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB) | 3 | |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Must complete sequence HIST 101 History of Western Civilization I (GB) (D)- HIST 102 History of Western Civilization II (GB) (D) or HIST 103 History of the United States I (GB) (GAH) (D)- HIST 104 History of the United States II (GB) (GAH) (D) or HIST 109 World History I (GB) (D) - HIST 110 World History II (GB) (D).
- 2
A four credit course in mathematics (GM) may be substituted.
- 3
A four credit Biological/Physical Science Lab (GL) course may be substituted.
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)
Part-Time Progression Plan
The part-time progression plan for programs of study has been developed as a helpful example for students to guide their academic journey. This plan outlines a likely sequence of courses and milestones over three years to help students visualize their academic path. It is important to note that this progression plan is based solely on the core requirements outlined in the approved program of study and does not include any additional requirements. Each student’s experience may vary based on their specific interests, course availability, and academic history. Therefore, students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor.
Recommended Part-Time Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| History of Western Civilization I (GB) | ||
| History of the United States I (GB) (GAH) | ||
| World History I (GB) | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Select a Mathematics Elective (GM): | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra (GM) | ||
| Contemporary Mathematics (GM) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (GM) 2 | ||
| Credits | 9-10 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Select a Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB): | 3 | |
| General Psychology (GB) | ||
| Introduction to Sociology (GB) | ||
| Credits | 3 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ENG 102 or ENG 109 |
Introduction to Literature or English Composition: Research Writing |
3 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| History of Western Civilization II (GB) | ||
| History of the United States II (GB) (GAH) | ||
| World History II (GB) | ||
| Select a Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective: | 4 | |
| Fundamentals of Biology (GL) | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy (GS) and Sky and Telescope Laboratory (GL) |
||
| Earth Science (GS) and Earth Science Laboratory (GL) |
||
| Credits | 10 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Select a Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB): | 3 | |
| General Psychology (GB) 3 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology (GB) 3 | ||
| American National Government (GB) | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (GB) | ||
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| 100 or 200 Level History Elective | 3 | |
| Select an Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH): | 3 | |
| Global Art and Culture, Paleolithic - 1400 CE (GAH) | ||
| American Women Writers (GAH) | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy (GAH) | ||
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| 200-Level History Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Select a Biological/Physical Science Elective: | 3 | |
| Basic Forensic Science (GS) | ||
| Physical Science I (GS) | ||
| Human Genetics (GS) | ||
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Select an Arts/Humanities Elective (GAH): | 3 | |
| Global Art and Culture, 1400 CE - 21st Century (GAH) | ||
| History of Film (GAH) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GAH) 4 | ||
| Elementary French I (GAH) 4 | ||
| Elementary German I (GAH) 4 | ||
| Credits | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| 200-Level History Elective | 3 | |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
- 1
Students must complete a sequence of HIST 101 History of Western Civilization I (GB) and HIST 102 History of Western Civilization II (GB), or HIST 103 History of the United States I (GB) (GAH) and HIST 104 History of the United States II (GB) (GAH), or HIST 109 World History I (GB) and HIST 110 World History II (GB).
- 2
Students who complete a four-credit mathematics general education elective should discuss with their advisor the possibility of a waiver for one-credit of Physical Education.
- 3
If not taken in the second semester.
- 4
Choose as appropriate for transfer.
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)