History, AA

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CODE: HIST-AA | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This degree is intended for transfer to UNLV, UNR, and NSU. Students should meet with their assigned CSN advising unit first and then contact the transfer program advising unit for the university you plan to attend.

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SCHOOL: School of Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences

DEPARTMENT: Department of Social Sciences

AREA OF STUDY: Social & Behavioral Sciences

DESCRIPTION

The Associate of Arts Degree with History emphasis builds a foundation of knowledge as preparation for further academic work in history or related fields. The history faculty has also designed the program to expose students to various historical interpretations and the interplay of world, national, state, and local events. Students pursuing the degree for its own sake will explore the social, political, economic, constitutional, and cultural trends that have shaped the world in which we live.

NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?

For advising assistance, log into GoCSN (go.csn.edu), open the MyCSN app, and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.

Once you have met with your CSN advising unit you should meet with the Transfer Program for the university you wish to transfer to:

NSU/CSN Transfer Program - Aims to provide seamless, transparent pathways for transfer students to complete a bachelor’s degree from NSU. Schedule an appointment by visiting https://transfer2state.as.me/schedule.php?mc_phishing_protection_id=149734-cv8cgsiif6l5uqlogchg
UNLV/CSN Transfer Program - Prepares students to transfer to UNLV including transfer credit review, referrals to student services, and assistance with transition steps from CSN to UNLV. Schedule an appointment by visiting https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/4ye2pqh0/10
UNR/CSN Transfer Program - Students should schedule appointments at the beginning of their third semester. Schedule an appointment by visiting tinyurl.com/NVatCSNAdvisors, click Select Staff, the advisor’s name, a date, an appointment time, and then click “Book.”

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify the contours of history as a varied field of study encompassing social, political, economic, constitutional, and cultural history.
Assess history in general, and the interplay of world, national, and/or local events in the shaping of the world in which we live.
Reflect on the student’s role in society.
Implement oral and written communications skills.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Apply research skills to find information on historical and current events.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 31

300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.
Courses with a B suffix (i.e. 100B) cannot be used to satisfy general education or degree requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Business, and Associate of Science degrees. B suffix courses may not be transferable within NSHE.

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Recommended: MATH 120 or 120E.

MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics
or MATH 120E - Fundamentals of College Mathematics Expanded or above (except MATH 122 and MATH 123)

English Composition (6-8 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Literature (3 Credits)

ENG 231 - World Literature I
or ENG 232 - World Literature II or above

Analytical Reasoning (3 Credits)

PHIL 102 - Critical Thinking and Reasoning

Natural Science (7 Credits)

Two courses from the following to include at least one laboratory experience.

ANTH 102 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology
or ANTH 110L - Biological Anthropology Lab
or any AST prefix course
or BIOL 101 - Biology for Non-Majors or above
or CHEM 105 - Chemistry, Man and Society or above
or any ENV prefix course
or GEOG 103 - Physical Geography
or GEOG 104 - Physical Geography Laboratory
or GEOG 117 - Meteorology/Climatology
or any GEOL prefix course
or any PHYS prefix course

Fine Arts (3 Credits)

any ART prefix course
or DAN 101 - Dance Appreciation
or any MUS prefix course (except MUS 100)
or PHO 101 - Beginning Photography
or any THTR prefix course (except THTR 275)

Social Science (6 Credits)

any ANTH prefix course (except ANTH 102 and ANTH 110L)
or CRJ 104 - Introduction to Administration of Justice
or any ECON prefix course
or any PSC prefix course
or any SOC prefix course
or WMST 113 - Gender, Race, and Class

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions

The requirement of this section is achieved through completion of HIST 101 and HIST 102 in the Major Program Core Requirements section.

Values and Diversity

^{All students MUST fulfill this requirement. Course chosen may also be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or special program requirements.}

See AA/AB/AS General Education Requirements for list of choices.

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 29

Core Requirements (6 Credits)

History Electives (9 Credits)

Choose 9 credits from the following. Sequence courses must be taken as a pair (ex. HIST 105 and 106)

Recommended Courses for Transfer:

NSU - HIST 105 and 106; HIST 151; HIST 227 and 228; HIST 251
UNLV - HIST 151; HIST 208 and 209; HIST 227 and 228; HIST 251; HIST 260
UNR - HIST 105 and 106; HIST 151; HIST 227 and 228; HIST 251; HIST 260

Electives (14 Credits)

Choose any 100 or 200 level courses (without a B suffix) that has not been used to satisfy another area of this degree. See your assigned academic advising unit for help with course selection.