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Transfer majors 
Earn your Associate in Arts degree and transfer to a four-year institution to study history. You’ll take core classes along with courses in American, Latin American, Chinese and Middle Eastern history.
Harper College is an ideal place to study history. Course offerings cover the globe and will give you an understanding of and appreciation for the major events that shaped the world we live in today. All classes are taught by knowledgeable instructors who are highly skilled in the field of history.
This program is a convenient and affordable way to begin your college education by earning the first two years of your bachelor’s degree. Academic advisors will help you choose courses that meet the specific requirements of the four-year college or university you plan to transfer to.
This sample transfer planning guide meets the requirements of the Associate in Arts degree and follows the Illinois Articulation Initiative history baccalaureate major recommendations. Students choosing to follow this sample plan need to choose the major of Associate in Arts if needing financial aid. Transfer institution requirements may vary - students should check individual college/university requirements before completing the sample plan as outlined. Baccalaureate admission may be competitive. Completion of these courses alone does not guarantee admission.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| HST 111 | American Experience to 1877 | |
| HST 112 | American Experience Since 1877 | |
| HST 121 | History of Mexico, Central and South America+ | |
| Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| HST 141 | History of Western Civilization to 1650 | 4 |
| HST 142 | History of Western Civilization Since 1650 | |
| Physical and Life Science 3 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
Third Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| HST 231 | History of the Middle East to 1453+ | |
| HST 241 | History of China: Earliest Time through Ming Dynasty+ | |
| HST 245 | The World Since 1945+ | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Physical and Life Science | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| HST 232 | History of the Middle East 1453 to Present+ | |
| HST 242 | History of China: From the Ching Dynasty to Present+ | |
| HST 243 | Far East in the Modern World+ | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective | 7 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
This course meets the World Culture and Diversity graduation requirement.
Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
Select at least one course from Humanities and one from Fine Arts. Interdisciplinary courses may count in either category. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
Select one Physical and one Life Science course. At least one must include a lab. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
For more information about studying history at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700.