History Emphasis, Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA

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Overview

History examines the complexity of and relationship between past events in order to understand the meaning of human experience over time. Far from being an exercise in remembering facts and dates, historical study is dynamic and forever new. In exploring the lives of diverse peoples in different times and places, historians interpret a wide range of evidence from various perspectives. Through such inquiries, history seeks to make sense of the present and the future as well as the past.

Skagit Valley College offers year-long survey classes in World History, Western Civilization, and United States History. Students may take an entire sequence or a single quarter. Apart from high interest and relevance, students should consider studying history in order to be informed and responsible global citizens.

Sample Career Options

Transfer and Degree Requirements

If you are considering a major in this emphasis by transferring to a four-year college or university in Washington state, the Sample Schedule is designed to provide you with faculty recommended courses to complete the requirements for your Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA degree.

Your personal Educational Plan will vary based on many factors including:

The quarter you begin
How many classes/credits you can take in each quarter
Your Math and English placement
If you have credits you have already taken and plan to transfer them to SVC, visit the Enrollment Services webpage
The college you are interested in transferring to
Other factors

To keep you on the best pathway, we encourage you to consult with the institution you want to transfer to as well as an SVC Academic Advisor, who will work with you to create a personalized Educational Plan and schedule that takes these factors into account.

For detailed information regarding the requirements that must be met to complete this degree, please review the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement information and details here:

Associate of Arts, Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA

Sample Schedule Option

This Sample Schedule is provided as a guide for a traditional full-time student whose goal is to earn the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA with an interest in History. The courses are designed with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and are organized in a recommended sequence. Please consult an SVC advisor to schedule courses and develop a personalized educational plan.

First Year

1st Quarter

CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: (2)
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: (5)
PE 100 - Wellness For Life Credits: (1)
PE Activity (1). Choose from variety of activity courses to total 2 credits.
SOSC 100 - Global Issues/Social Science Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 14

2nd Quarter

CMST& 102 - Intro to Mass Media Credits: (5)
or one of the following:
- CMST 105 - Multicultural Communication
- CMST 220 - Public Speaking
HIST& 116 - Western Civilization I Credits: (5)
or HIST 146 - US History I
MATH& 107 - Math in Society Credits: (5)
or MATH 146 - Introduction to Stats

Total Credits: 15

3rd Quarter

ENGL& 102 - Composition II Credits: (5)
HIST& 214 - Pacific NW History Credits: (5)
Natural Science  course  (5) with lab, preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: EASC 102 , EASC 110 , EASC 120 or ENVS 101 or GEOL 110 .  Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.

Total Credits: 15

Second Year

4th Quarter

BIOL& 100 - Survey of Biology Credits: (5)
HIST& 118 - Western Civilization III Credits: (5)
or HIST 148 - US History III
Humanities course (5), preferably in Learning Community format:
Suggested: ART 100 - Art Appreciation , ART 101 - Drawing Fundamentals , ART 181 - Photography I , DRMA 101 - Intro to Theatre , MUSC 100 - Music Fundamentals .  Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.

Total Credits: 15

5th Quarter

HIST& 126 - World Civilizations I Credits: (5)
or HIST 121 - Religions of the World
HIST& 127 - World Civilizations II Credits: (5)
or HIST 242 - History of the Modern Middle East
PE Activity (1)
Humanities course (5), preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: ENGL 112 - Intro to Fiction or ENGL 113 - Intro to Poetry .  Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.

Total Credits: 16

6th Quarter

HIST& 128 - World Civilizations III Credits: (5)
Humanities course (5), preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: ART 100 , ART 181 , DRMA 101 or POLS 202 .  Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
Natural Science  course  (5)  with lab, preferably in Learning Community format.
Suggested: ASTR 100 , EASC 102 , EASC 110 , PHYS 100 .  Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.