Any of our Columbia College Counselors will be able to help you explore this major. To schedule an appointment, call 209-588-5109 or current students can also use the Starfish Appointment Calendar.
Our program is designed to help students understand the broad scope of history as a comparative science. In addition, it covers the key theoretical approaches and insights that inform history, as well as the roll of historical theory and research methods. It seeks to foster critical thinking, develop an awareness of diverse perspectives and their implications, and encourage effective approaches to problem solving.
Core History classes include:
World Civilizations
United States History
Related electives include:
Intercultural Communication
Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science
Ethnicity and Ethic Relations in America
History of Art and/or Music
Spanish
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
History Majors go into a variety of careers, some examples are:
At the Associate's Level
At the Bachelor's Level
At the Master's/Doctorate Level:
Research Assistant
Editorial Assistant
College Professor
National Park Service Ranger
HS/Jr High History Teacher
Librarian
Museum Guest Relations
Museum Educator/Coordinator
Lawyer
Teaching Assistant
Curator
Researcher
Archival Assistant
Program Developer
Politician
Editor
Archivist
Writer
Please see a counselor for major preparation and general education that will best meet your specific goals.
AA-T/AS-T = Associate of Arts/Science Degree for Transfer
Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a transfer general education pattern, and a total of 60 transferable units that would be the typical first two years of a 4-year degree; provides a clear transfer pathway to CSU.
AA/AS = Associate of Arts/Science Degree
Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a general education pattern, and a total of 60 degree-applicable units.
COA = Certificate of Achievement
Formally recognizes a student’s competence in a program of study and prepares students for employment in a career/technical field. Also available for completion of a General Education Pattern for transfer. Will appear on the student’s academic transcript.
SAC = Skills Attainment Certificate
Prepares students for employment with experience in specific career/technical fields. Do not appear on official transcripts.