Associate in Arts, Emphasis in History

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Field of Interest

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in History provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in History. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career in a wide range of fields including education, governmental and nongovernmental organizations; intelligence analysis; international trade; community development; foreign services; and many others. A bachelor`s degree in History prepares students for application to professional graduate and post-baccalaureate programs in a variety of disciplines including post-secondary teaching, law, library and archival studies, and museum studies.

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Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:

Field of Interest: Culture and Society
Type: Associate in Arts (AA)
Academic Plan: Associate in Arts, Emphasis in History (DEG)
Academic Plan Code: 8114
Total Credits Required: 60-64
Catalog Year: 2024-2025
Effective Term: Fall 2024
Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Employ historical methods to analyze patterns of continuity and change.
Interpret the impact of historical figures, events, movements, and patterns.
Formulate questions using existing arguments, methodology, and frameworks and apply to research.
Critically assess sources for authority, relevance, and application.
Analyze historical evidence to gain understanding of one`s self and different perspectives.
Collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to solve problems.
Construct an evidence-based historical argument that incorporates primary and secondary sources.
Articulate the diversity of human experience over time within a global context.
Communicate findings of historical research to a diverse audience.
Apply historical awareness to a range of professional settings, civic engagement, and everyday life.
Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree 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* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Archivists

$50,703 Show expanded career information for Archivists

Elementary School Teachers

$51,226 Show expanded career information for Elementary School Teachers

Historians

$59,855 Show expanded career information for Historians

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

Typical Education Level

a Master's or Professional degree

Hourly Median Wage

$28.77

Annual Median Wage

$59,855

Annual Job Openings

Number of People Employed

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 11.5 %

Lawyers

$130,899 Show expanded career information for Lawyers

Librarians

$56,713 Show expanded career information for Librarians

Administer libraries and perform related library services. Work in a variety of settings, including public libraries, educational institutions, museums, corporations, government agencies, law firms, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers. Tasks may include selecting, acquiring, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library materials; and furnishing reference, bibliographical, and readers' advisory services. May perform in-depth, strategic research, and synthesize, analyze, edit, and filter information. May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.

Typical Education Level

a Master's or Professional degree

Hourly Median Wage

$27.26

Annual Median Wage

$56,713

Annual Job Openings

112

Number of People Employed

975

4-Year Employment Growth

Increase by 13.3 %

Middle School Teachers

$58,978 Show expanded career information for Middle School Teachers

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

$63,444 Show expanded career information for Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Postsecondary History Teachers

$72,944 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary History Teachers

Secondary School Teachers

$63,199 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers

* 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

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in History
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, History
Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Arts, History
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, History
Grand Canyon University, Bachelor of Arts, History
Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Arts, History
Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science, History
University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, History

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HIS103 or HIS104 or HIS110 or HIS111	United States History to 1865 or United States History 1865 to Present or World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present		Critical course Gateway course Students must take (HIS103 AND HIS104) OR (HIS110 AND HIS111); These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.	H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HIS103 or HIS104 or HIS110 or HIS111	United States History to 1865 or United States History 1865 to Present or World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present		Critical course Gateway course Students must take (HIS103 AND HIS104) OR (HIS110 AND HIS111); These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.	H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	0–3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
COM110	Interpersonal Communication			SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative		SQ	4
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete zero to six (0-6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as either direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AFR, AIS, APA, APH, ARS, ASB, ASM, ECN, ENG, GCU, HON, HPS, HUM, JUS, PHI, POS, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, and WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
History Elective	History Elective	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in these courses.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete one (1) course for a total of three (3) credits that transfers to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, ISS, PHI, POS, REL, SOC, STS.		3
History Elective	History Elective	Complete one (1) course for a total of three (3) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, HST, PHI, REL, SPA, WST.		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
HIS103 or HIS104 or HIS110 or HIS111 or PSY101 or REL100 or SOC101	United States History to 1865 or United States History 1865 to Present or World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present or Introduction to Psychology or World Religions or Introduction to Sociology		H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU or SB or G, HU or SB	3
Elective	Elective	Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
AIS/HIS140 or HIS101 or HIS102 or HIS103 or HIS104 or HIS110 or HIS111	American Indian History or History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 or History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present or United States History to 1865 or United States History 1865 to Present or World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present		C, H, SB or H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB or H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
AIS/HIS140 or HIS101 or HIS102 or HIS103 or HIS104 or HIS110 or HIS111	American Indian History or History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 or History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present or United States History to 1865 or United States History 1865 to Present or World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present		C, H, SB or H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB or H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
Elective	Elective	Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
HIS101 or HIS102	History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 or History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present		H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB	3
HIS201	History of Women in America		C, H, SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative			SG or SQ	4
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete zero to six (0-6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as either direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AFR, AIS, APA, APH, ARS, ASB, ASM, ECN, ENG, GCU, HON, HPS, HUM, JUS, PHI, POS, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, and WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.		0–3
HIS107 or HIS/STO279	Selected Issues in History or Creating and Telling Fact-Based Historical Stories	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EDU/HUM/STO292.			3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
History Elective	History Elective		Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in these courses.		3
History Elective	History Elective		Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in these courses.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, HST, PHI, REL, SPA, WST.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, HST, PHI, REL, SPA, WST.		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
HIS103 or HIS104 or HIS110 or HIS111 or PSY101 or REL100 or SOC101	United States History to 1865 or United States History 1865 to Present or World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present or Introduction to Psychology or World Religions or Introduction to Sociology			H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU or SB or G, HU or SB	3
Elective	Elective		Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
HIS110 or HIS111 or HIS240 or HIS241 or HIS242	World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present or History of Islamic Civilization from the 6th Century to 1800 or Latin American Civilization in the Colonial Period or Latin American Civilization in the Post-Colonial Period			G, H, HU or G, H, HU or None or H, SB or G, H, SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
HIS110 or HIS111 or HIS240 or HIS241 or HIS242	World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present or History of Islamic Civilization from the 6th Century to 1800 or Latin American Civilization in the Colonial Period or Latin American Civilization in the Post-Colonial Period			G, H, HU or G, H, HU or None or H, SB or G, H, SB	3
Elective	Elective		Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
HIS109 or HIS113 or HIS114 or HIS203	Mexican American History and Culture or History of Eastern Civilizations to 1850 or History of Eastern Civilizations 1850 to Present or African-American History to 1865			C, H, SB or G, H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB or C, H, HU, SB	3
HIS251	History of England to 1700			H, HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HIS103 or HIS104 or HIS110 or HIS111	United States History to 1865 or United States History 1865 to Present or World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present		Critical course Gateway course Students must take (HIS103 AND HIS104) OR (HIS110 AND HIS111); These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.	H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	0–3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HIS103 or HIS104 or HIS110 or HIS111	United States History to 1865 or United States History 1865 to Present or World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present		Critical course Gateway course Students must take (HIS103 AND HIS104) OR (HIS110 AND HIS111); These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.	H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	0–3

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT14+	College Mathematics	OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete zero to six (0-6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as either direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AFR, AIS, APA, APH, ARS, ASB, ASM, ECN, ENG, GCU, HON, HPS, HUM, JUS, PHI, POS, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, and WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.		0–3
History Elective	History Elective	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in these courses.		3
History Elective	History Elective	Complete one (1) course for a total of three (3) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix.		3
HIS103 or HIS104 or HIS110 or HIS111 or PSY101 or REL100 or SOC101	United States History to 1865 or United States History 1865 to Present or World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present or Introduction to Psychology or World Religions or Introduction to Sociology		H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU or SB or G, HU or SB	3
AIS/HIS140 or HIS101 or HIS102 or HIS103 or HIS104 or HIS110 or HIS111	American Indian History or History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 or History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present or United States History to 1865 or United States History 1865 to Present or World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present		C, H, SB or H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB or H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
AIS/HIS140 or HIS101 or HIS102 or HIS103 or HIS104 or HIS110 or HIS111	American Indian History or History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 or History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present or United States History to 1865 or United States History 1865 to Present or World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present		C, H, SB or H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB or H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU	3
HIS101 or HIS102	History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 or History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present		H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB	3

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		SB	0–3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative		SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete zero to six (0-6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as either direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AFR, AIS, APA, APH, ARS, ASB, ASM, ECN, ENG, GCU, HON, HPS, HUM, JUS, PHI, POS, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, and WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding Humanities [HU] and Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete one (1) course for a total of three (3) credits that transfers to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, ISS, PHI, POS, REL, SOC, STS.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, HST, PHI, REL, SPA, WST.		3
HIS103 or HIS104 or HIS110 or HIS111 or PSY101 or REL100 or SOC101	United States History to 1865 or United States History 1865 to Present or World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present or Introduction to Psychology or World Religions or Introduction to Sociology		H, HU, SB or H, SB or G, H, HU or G, H, HU or SB or G, HU or SB	3
HIS110 or HIS111 or HIS240 or HIS241 or HIS242	World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present or History of Islamic Civilization from the 6th Century to 1800 or Latin American Civilization in the Colonial Period or Latin American Civilization in the Post-Colonial Period		G, H, HU or G, H, HU or None or H, SB or G, H, SB	3
HIS110 or HIS111 or HIS240 or HIS241 or HIS242	World History to 1500 or World History 1500 to the Present or History of Islamic Civilization from the 6th Century to 1800 or Latin American Civilization in the Colonial Period or Latin American Civilization in the Post-Colonial Period		G, H, HU or G, H, HU or None or H, SB or G, H, SB	3
HIS201	History of Women in America		C, H, SB	3

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
COM110	Interpersonal Communication			SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		SG or SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
History Elective	History Elective	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in these courses.		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, HST, PHI, REL, SPA, WST.		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective	Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective	Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
HIS109 or HIS113 or HIS114 or HIS203	Mexican American History and Culture or History of Eastern Civilizations to 1850 or History of Eastern Civilizations 1850 to Present or African-American History to 1865		C, H, SB or G, H, HU, SB or G, H, HU, SB or C, H, HU, SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
History Elective	History Elective	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalents or departmental elective credit in the ASU HST prefix. A minimum GPA of 2.25 is required in these courses.		3
Related Area	Related Area	Complete three (3) courses for a total of nine (9) credits that transfer to ASU as direct equivalency or departmental elective in the following ASU prefixes: ENG, HST, PHI, REL, SPA, WST.		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective	Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective	Historical Exploration Course recommended		3
HIS251	History of England to 1700		H, HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
HIS107 or HIS/STO279	Selected Issues in History or Creating and Telling Fact-Based Historical Stories	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EDU/HUM/STO292.		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).	0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).	0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).	0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).	0–5

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