About History
Understand the Past. Make Sense of the Present. History is about much more than memorizing dates and famous names. It's about discovering the stories that shape the world we live in. As a History student, you'll become a detective of the past. You'll dig into original documents, photographs, newspapers, films, interviews, and personal accounts to piece together stories, challenge assumptions, and see familiar events from new perspectives.
Along the way, you'll build skills that reach far beyond the classroom: researching, analyzing information, thinking critically, communicating ideas, and understanding different points of view. Whether your interests lead you to education, law, government, museums, research, business, or public service, a background in History can open doors to a wide range of possibilities.
Students who want to major in History should start by earning an Associate in Arts Degree (AA-DTA). After that, they can transfer to a college or university that offers a History program to continue their education.
Scroll down to explore a sample pathway, full degree details, and career outlook information.
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Associate Degree/Transfer Option
Associate in Arts - DTA with Emphasis in History
Your Starting Point for a Future in History. Ready to explore the stories that shaped our world? The Associate in Arts – Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) with an emphasis in History gives you a strong foundation for continuing your education at a four-year university. You'll develop the research, writing, and critical-thinking skills that make History such a versatile field of study while exploring the people, events, and ideas that continue to influence our world. After completing your degree, you can transfer to a participating university and continue working toward a bachelor's degree in History or a related field. It's a great way to begin your academic journey, discover where your interests take you, and prepare for what's next.
Length of Program: 90 credits, 6 quarters, 2 years
Location: Main
Mode of Instruction: In-person, Hybrid, Online
Career Outlook
Where Can a History Degree Take You? What do a lawyer, museum curator, teacher, journalist, researcher, and public policy professional have in common? They all rely on skills that History students develop: asking thoughtful questions, making sense of complex information, building compelling arguments, and understanding the world from multiple perspectives. A History degree doesn't lock you into one career path. It gives you a foundation of adaptable skills you can carry into many different fields:
- Education - Teaching, academic research, and educational programming.
- Museums and Cultural Organizations - Curating exhibits, preserving historical materials, and sharing stories with the public.
- Law and Government - Legal careers, public policy, public administration, and community leadership.
- Nonprofits and Public Service - Advocacy, community engagement, and work with organizations making a difference.