HISTORY

This recommended transfer program for history students meets the requirements for an associate in arts degree and the recommendation of the Illinois Articulation Initiative history panel. Students should check with individual school requirements before completing the curriculum as outlined. Completion of the course below does not guarantee admission.

General Education Courses
Communications:
ENG 101 Composition I 3
ENG 102 Composition II 3
SPE 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
total:   9
Mathematics (1) 3-6
Physical and Life Sciences (2) 7-8
Humanities and Fine Arts (3) 9
Social and Behavioral Sciences:  
HST 111 The American Experience to 1877 3
HST 112 The American Experience Since 1877 3
Social and Behavioral Science elective (1) 3
total:   9
Special Electives (4) 6
Approved Electives:
HST 141 History of Western Civilization to 1650 4
HST 142 History of Western Civilization Since 1650 4
Other elective credit (5) 9
total:   17
  Total 60
  1. Approved courses are listed with the requirements for the associate degrees.
  2. Select at least one physical and at least one life science course. At least one must include a lab. Approved courses are listed with the requirements for the associate degrees.
  3. Select one course from humanities and one course from fine arts. Interdisciplinary courses may count in either category. Approved courses are listed with the requirements for the associate degrees.
  4. Some schools may require a foreign language. Approved courses are listed with the requirements for the associate degrees.
  5. Students should select courses in consultation with an advisor. Students who have decided upon a minor field are encouraged to complete one or more courses in that minor. Students planning to seek high school teacher certification are encouraged to complete one or more professional education courses. Approved courses are listed with the requirements for the associate degrees.