Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

History


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History provides an objective lesson in how the past affects the present. The study of history involves an examination of the past record of human life, a sense of cause and effect, continuity and change, and events that have led to the present.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: History

Recommended Full-Time Schedule


The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

1General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

2Refer to senior institution for history requirements.

3Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year


Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)


Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)


Second Year


Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)


  • (3 hrs.)
  • (3 hrs.)
  • 1 English Literature General Education Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from the approved Walters State general education list)1,3

    1 Natural Science lecture with lab General Education Elective (3/1 hrs.) (Select from the approved Walters State general education list)1,3

    1 Approved Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Behavioral/Social Science, Mathematics, Intermediate Foreign Language, and English Literature courses)3

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)


  • (3 hrs.)
  • 1 Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from the approved Walters State general education elective list)1,3

    1 Natural Science lecture with lab General Education Elective (3/1 hrs.) (Select from the approved Walters State general education list)1,3

    2 Approved Electives (6 hrs.) (Select from Behavioral/Social Science, Mathematics, Intermediate Foreign Language, and English Literature courses)3

Program Degree Requirements - A.S. History


General Education Requirements (41 semester credit hours)


Humanities and/or Fine Arts


     Approved Humanities/Fine Arts General Education electives1,3  6 credits 
     Approved English Literature General Education elective1,3  3 credits

Behavioral/Social Science


Mathematics


     Mathematics General Education elective (Select from MATH 1530, MATH 1630,
     or MATH 1710)1,3  
3 credits

Natural Science


     Approved Natural Science lecture w/Lab General Education electives1,3 8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 semester credit hours)


Total Credit Hours 60


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