This degree program is useful for students preparing for careers in teaching, the law, government service, and research. The history program offers a diverse transfer curriculum and is committed to equity-minded teaching in an atmosphere of academic excellence. History faculty create a vibrant intellectual campus culture and promote civic engagement through a variety of panels, presentations, and field trips.
History course offerings focus on global cultures, historically-underrepresented groups in the United States, and the development of American Institutions. History courses also emphasize research, writing, and interpretive skills that are essential to the college’s General Education mission.