History
History
This history path prepares you to be a skilled researcher, an analytical thinker, an effective writer and a keen observer of the human condition. There are many careers where these skills are useful. Among these are: marketing and advertising, community outreach, social services, political campaigns, civil service, administration and management, human resources, program planning, professional writer, editor. Completion of the Associate Degree in History fo r Transfer (ADT) will prepare you to meet minimum lower division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC). Transfer to the UC may require additional coursework, please meet with a counselor. The History program map below includes your major course work and recommended general education courses by term that is needed to fulfill your degree and transfer requirements.
History- ADT (CSU and UC)
| Fall/Spring | Units |
|---|---|
| English 1A/ 1AH | 4 |
| History 1 or 2/ 2H or 6/ 6H or 7/ 7H | 3 |
| Political Science 21 | 3 |
| Math 12/ 12H or 25 or Psychology 48 or Sociology 48 | 4 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Guidance 47 or 48 or Academic Literacy and Reading 3 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| History 1 or 2/ 2H or 6/ 6H or 7/ 7H | 3 |
| History 14 or 15 or 31 or 34 | 3 |
| Philosophy 11 or Academic Literacy and Reading 4 | 3-4 |
| Geography 1/ 1H or Geology 1 | 3 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Communication 1 or 6 or 9 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| History 1 or 2/ 2H or 6/ 6H or 7/ 7H | 3 |
| Art History 1/ 1H or 2/ 2H or 5 or 6/ 6H | 3 |
| Biology 1/ 1H or Anthropology 1/ 1H and 1L | 4 |
| Any CSU/UC Elective | 4-5 |
| Intersession (Winter/Summer) | Units |
|---|---|
| Anthropology 2 or 3 or 6 | 3 |
| Fall/spring | Units |
|---|---|
| History 1 or 2/ 2H or 6/ 6H or 7/ 7H | 3 |
| Humanities 4/ 4H or 5/ 5H or 16 or Political Science 2/ 2H | 3 |
| Communication 12 or Psychology 1/ 1H or 9 or Sociology 1/ 1H | 3 |
| CSU/ UC Elective | 3 |
For alternative CSU/UC General Education options refer to the RCC Catalog, under Requirements for College Transfer.
Milestones
- Complete English 1A (transfer-level English)
- Complete transfer-level math
- Complete Entry Level Course
- Apply to Universities (CSU/UC application period Oct 1-Nov 30)
- Apply for ADT degree by beginning of spring term before transfer
- Complete RCC Graduation application (during your last term)
- Meet with your Counselor to Complete your Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Complete FAFSA (Oct 1st - Mar 2nd for priority)
- Meet with Faculty Advisor for career/research opportunities
- Meet with your Counselor to update SEP (every semester)
- Meet with your Counselor for pre-graduation check
- Research Potential Clubs on Campus
- Visit the Career Center for Internship opportunities
- Research transfer institutions
- Attend Transfer workshops and Transfer Fair
- Participate in an internship/ job shadowing
Careers for History Majors
Salaries Range : $63,230- $110,120
- Marketing and Research
- Historian
- Social Services worker
- Human resources
- Program Planning
- Professional/ Technical Writer
- Post Secondary Education Teacher