DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

A. A. Degree
The degree provides students with a foundation in the science of historical inquiry. After completing the program requirements, students will gain an understanding of the methodologies and schools of interpretation utilized by historians to study the past. Students will also demonstrate knowledge of the primary cultural, economic, intellectual, political, social, and diplomatic institutions of the United States and the world. Competencies will be assessed through the evaluation of student term papers and projects, essays, and regularly scheduled examinations.

El Camino College Major Requirements
Complete the Following:
History 1A, 1B, 140, 141;

Three courses from:
History 5A, 5B, 8, 9, 12A, 12B, 14A, 14B, 16A, 16B, 17, 18A, 18B, 19, 22, 25, 30, 37, 122, 152, 178;
Political Science 1
Total Units: 21

Preparation for the Transfer Major
For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.