History, A.S. (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.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Geography

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Approved Literature General Education electives^1,33 credits
Approved Humanities General Education electives^1,36 credits

Select One Course From:

ART 2040 - Art History Survey I
ART 2050 - Art History Survey II
MUS 1030♦ - Music Appreciation
THEA 1030♦ - Introduction to Theatre
Literature (different than course used for literature requirement)

History (6 hours)

Behavioral/Social Science (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

Approved Mathematics General Education elective (3 hours)

^1,3See note below. Select from:

Natural Science (8 hours)

Approved Natural Science General Education elective¹8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Select one course from:

³See note below.

Electives (9 hours)

³See note below. Select from:

CPSC 1100 - Using Information Technology (CC)
Intermediate Foreign Language Sequence
Behavioral/Social Science
Literature
Mathematics

Total Credit Hours 60

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

² See senior institution for history requirements.

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

Note(s):

Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu and click on the “computer competency” page.
High school deficiencies must be removed prior to graduation; developmental education courses must be taken every semester until completed.