History

Become a Student

Contact the Social Science Department

Dr. Paul Hietter

Department Chair

Office: SC 14 - Room 57

Department Phone: 480-461-7060

This program is part of the Social Science and Justice Studies Department.

Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Culture and Society
History

If you want to better comprehend what’s going on in the world today, you need to understand what has happened in the past. Today’s events do not occur in isolation — they are part of a continuity, a web of interconnected events around the world, stretching back through time. Studying history will give you a sense of our place in this timeline.

Our History program will provide you with a deeper and more informed perspective of the world we live in and the cultures that inhabit it. Get ready to delve into the past, whether it’s world, eastern, western, or American history. The program provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum if you wish to continue on to a four-year institution and specialize in history.

Going on for a bachelor’s or post-graduate degree in history can open the door to various fields, including post-secondary teaching, law, library and archival studies, and museum studies.

Start discovering the past in the History program. Make it happen today.

University Transfer Degree

Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.

A list of available transfer degrees offered in the History program
Name Type Title Courses
Associate in Arts AA Associate in Arts, Emphasis in History Pathway Map

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the History program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Archivists

$50,703

Elementary School Teachers

$51,226

Historians

$59,855

Lawyers

$130,899

Librarians

$56,713

Middle School Teachers

$58,978

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

$63,444

Postsecondary History Teachers

$72,944

Secondary School Teachers

$63,199

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Financial Aid

You can get a high-quality, affordable education. MCC’s low tuition rates and various financial aid opportunities make it possible. Explore federal and state grants, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, student loans, and other options today.

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