History Liberal Arts Transfer Major
New Spring 2021
Students studying History will acquire an essential Liberal Arts background preparing them for careers calling for skills in research, analysis, information management, writing, and speaking.
If you are interested in completing a bachelor’s degree in History you should consider the History Liberal Arts Transfer Major.
Career Opportunities
- College educator
- Corporate/organization historian
- Archivist
- Public historian
Find employment in the following sectors:
- Government
- Business
- Museums
- Non-profit organizations
- Education
- Legal profession
Check out the American Historical Association for more information on history careers.
Planning Your Class Schedule
Students should consult with an advisor in Student Services to select courses, make a transfer plan, and periodically review their progress towards their degree completion.
Students are also encouraged to contact the admissions office at the college to which they plan to transfer during their first year at Hawkeye in order to obtain specific program and transfer requirements.
Not all courses may be required for transfer to your future major.
Award: Associate of Arts (AA)
Required number of credits: 62
Courses are subject to change.
Legend
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General education course. |
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Course has a prerequisite and/or corequisite. |
O |
Course meets 100% online. |
E |
Course meets face-to-face after 5:00pm. |
History Transfer Courses |
ENG-106 |
Composition II
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O
E
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3 |
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HIS-117 |
Western Civilization I: Ancient and Medieval
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O
E
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3 |
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HIS-118 |
Western Civilization II: Early Modern
-OR- |
O
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3 |
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HIS-119 |
Western Civilization III: The Modern Period
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O
E
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3 |
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HIS-151 |
U.S. History to 1877
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O
E
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3 |
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HIS-152 |
U.S. History Since 1877
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O
E
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3 |
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SPC-101 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
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O
E
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3 |
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Total Credits 18
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Remaining Liberal Arts Coursework |
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II. Humanities B. Humanities |
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6 |
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III. Social Sciences A. People and Their Relationships C. Topics in Social Sciences |
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6 |
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IV. Communications A. Written Communications |
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3 |
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Total Credits 44
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