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6/6/2024 12:46:35 PM

History, Associate of Arts

Pathway:

History

Degree Type:

Associate in Arts

Curriculum Code:

SOC.HIS.AA (U224A46)

Total Program Credits: 60-68

Courses in History cover a variety of American and international topics. Designed at the freshman and sophomore levels, these courses provide a broad foundation on which a student may specialize. Beyond general education requirements and personal interests, students should select courses that meet requirements at the transfer institution of choice.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts Degree (History) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Explain the historical significance of major historical events, actors, and concepts.
  2. Evaluate the content and reliability of primary, secondary, and tertiary historical sources.
  3. Distinguish between different identity-centered perspectives, with emphasis on the ideological, historical, and socio-economic forces influencing those perspectives.
  4. Construct an interpretation of a major historic event or actor, using correctly cited evidence, as demonstrated orally and/or in writing.
  5. Connect historic social, political, economic and cultural concepts to their own lives, by comparing and contrasting historical and modern events.
  6. Present differing historiographical views of historical concepts and events.

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
HIS 141 World History to 1500

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

OR
HIS 151 History of the United States to 1877

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

 
MAT 101 # Quantitative Literacy

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

OR
MAT 102 # Liberal Arts Mathematics

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

 
RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Humanities

Humanities Gen-ed

3

 
Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

3

OR
Take Foreign Language Credits

General Elective

4

Total Semester Credits:15-16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events.

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
HIS 142 World History From 1500

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

OR
HIS 152 History of the United States Since 1877

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

 
RHT 102 # English Rhetoric and Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Fine Arts

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Life Science

Life Science Gen-ed

3-5

 
Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

3

OR
Take Foreign Language Credits

General Elective

4

Total Semester Credits:15-18
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.

Take the Life Science course with a lab.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts

Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Physical Science

Physical Science Gen-ed

3-5

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

 
Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

3

OR
Take Foreign Language Credits

General Elective

4

Total Semester Credits:15-18
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved.

Note: Take Social and Behavioral Science course other than History (HIS).

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

12

 
Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

3

OR
Take Foreign Language Credits

General Elective

4

Total Semester Credits:15-16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s).

Note: HIS 156◊ and HIS 192◊: Not offered every semester.

Note: Most transfer institutions will only accept one class from each History category.

Program Electives (12-24)

CourseCategoryCredits
HIS 121 History of Western Civilization to 1700

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

HIS 122 History of Western Civilization from 1700 to the Present

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

HIS 141 World History to 1500

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

HIS 142 World History From 1500

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

HIS 151 History of the United States to 1877

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

HIS 152 History of the United States Since 1877

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

HIS 156 African History

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

HIS 172 History of Latin America II

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

HIS 192 History of Asia and the Pacific II

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

(Select courses that meet the BA requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)

Note: Recommended electives include other courses in the Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Literature, Foreign Language, Economics and the Arts.

See Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements by discipline: http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/computer-information-systems/software-development-degree

See HIS course descriptions.

Chairperson: Bill Decker, Ext. 3509, email: billdecker@triton.edu

 KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
Elective (general) Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)