Associate in Arts Transfer Degree in History

Colleges of Contra Costa

The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed as a pathway for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in history or similar major at a California State University (CSU) campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. With the completion of this program, students will demonstrate knowledge of the basic research methods in history, knowledge of the major theoretical and philosophical trends in history, knowledge of the major primary sources in various historical areas, critical analysis and problem solving skills, and effective writing ability. Pursuant to SB1440, section 66746, a student must complete the following requirements in order to earn the AA-T in History degree: • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU), including the CalGETC GE requirements • A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis • Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0. • Minimum grade of ''C'' (or ''P'') for each course in the major, and • Completion of CalGETC GE requirements.