Associate of Arts in History

San Antonio College (Alamo Colleges)

A bachelor's degree in history provides students with a body of historical knowledge that enables them to understand local, national, and global events as well as to appreciate the range of cultural diversity that makes up the world community. The bachelor's degree plan assists those who seek a career in social studies education. Additional career paths include higher education, research, publishing, information management, business, public service, law, and other positions requiring effective writing, interdisciplinary thinking, critical skill analysis skills, curiosity, and inquisitiveness.The SAC Historians are a community of highly trained educators and scholars who empower students to think deeply about the past. By engaging in the study of history, our students hone their critical thinking and communication skills. We support our students in becoming lifelong learners who recognize, reflect upon, and value personal and social responsibility. We mentor future historians and history educators, while preparing all students to graduate, transfer, or enter the workforce. Through active learning in the classroom and activities in our community, we empower our students to succeed in a diverse world marked by continuity and change.