History

Description

History, in the broad sense, is the study of all human experience. It examines the people, institutions, ideas, and events from the past to the present. The study of history contributes to cultural literacy and develops critical thinking and other useful skills while helping students understand the present and plan for the future. Historical study provides a solid, fundamental preparation for careers in business, industry, government, and education. It also serves as excellent preparation for law school, Foreign Service, international work, urban affairs, historical consulting, and library science. The courses listed meet the requirements for an Associate of Art Degree in History at Taft College.

To earn an Associate in Art Degree in History, students must complete: (1) all course requirements with a minimum grade of “C” in each course; and (2) 42 units of General Education Graduation Requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the requirements for the major in History, a student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the changing traditions and values that have operated in western culture.
2. Demonstrate basis knowledge of the changing traditions and values that have operated in non-western or pre-modern societies.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the historical development of events, institutions, and social values.
4. Demonstrate critical thought about the historical questions about the problems that run through human history and about historical continuities and discontinuities.
5. Demonstrate connections between the past and the present by applying a critical perspective to their own place in history.