To complete the degree, students must fulfill the following requirements: Complete 60 semester (90 quarter) CSU transferable units Complete all courses required in the major with a C or better Complete the CSU-GE or CSU-IGETC* general education pattern Achieve a minimum CSU transferable GPA of 2.0 Complete a minimum of 12 units in residence at MiraCosta College. *Students completing UC-IGETC may be awarded the degree, but they will not meet CSU admission requirements. Program Student Learning Outcome Statement: The study of history is the endeavor to understand the present by becoming knowledgeable about the past. As the context of all human activity, history gives students the depth needed to understand society and their place in it. Students may take courses to prepare for a major in history or to fulfill general education requirements. A bachelor's degree in history can lead to a career in business administration, law, teaching, social services, journalism, finance, law enforcement, public relations, advertising, or government service. Contact Information Chair: Brad Byrom Dean: Nikki Schaper www.miracosta.edu/hist Department: Office: Building OC3100, 760.795.6871 Required Core: 6 units HIST 110 United States to 1877 or HIST 110H HIST 111 United States Since 1877 Associate Degrees Associate in Arts Degree Associate in Arts in for Transfer Degree Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation for a history degree, an emphasis or option within a history degree, or a degree considered similar to history at a California State University (CSU) campus. Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor s degree; however, some CSU campuses may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a history major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program. 3 or HIST 111H Group 1 3 United States Since 1877 (Honors) List A: 6 Units. Select Group 1 or Group 2. (It is recommended that you select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at your intended transfer university.) 6 * HIST 100 World to 1500 HIST 101 Lisa Lane Christopher Sleeper United States to 1877 (Honors) or HIST 100H Full-Time Faculty Robert Bond Brad Byrom Lesley Doig Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to construct a historical thesis that could be supported by selected primary sources from the era covered by the course. Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to articulate the causal and/or consequential elements of an event from the era covered by the course. World to 1500 (Honors) World Since 1500 or HIST 101H World Since 1500 (Honors) Group 2 HIST 103 Origins of Western Culture or HIST 103H HIST 104 Origins of Western Culture (Honors) Modern Western Culture or HIST 104H Modern Western Culture (Honors) List B: 6-7 Units. Select one course from each Area. Area 1: 3-4 Units. 6-7 * CHNS 101 Elementary Chinese (First CHNS 102 Elementary Chinese (Second CHNS 201 Intermediate Chinese (Third FREN 101 Elementary French (First FREN 102 Elementary French (Second FREN 201 Intermediate French (Third FREN 202 Intermediate French (Fourth GRMN 101 Elementary German (First 1
GRMN 102 Elementary German (Second HIST 115 GRMN 201 Intermediate German (Third HIST 116 HIST 102 of the Modern Middle East or HIST 102H or HIST 115H or HIST 116H HIST 107 East Asian Societies HIST 115 Women in American or HIST 117H Women in American (Honors) of the Americas to 1830 of the Americas to 1830 (Honors) of the Americas Since 1830 of the Americas Since 1830 (Honors) HIST 141 Mexican American Through 1877 HIST 142 Mexican American Since 1877 HIST 145 African American to 1877 of the Americas Since 1830 (Honors) HIST 146 African American Since 1877 HIST 141 Mexican American Through 1877 HIST 165 California Total Units HIST 142 Mexican American Since 1877 * or HIST 115H HIST 116 or HIST 116H HIST 117 or HIST 117H Women in American (Honors) of the Americas to 1830 of the Americas to 1830 (Honors) of the Americas Since 1830 HIST 145 African American to 1877 HIST 146 African American Since 1877 ITAL 101 Elementary Italian (First ITAL 102 Elementary Italian (Second ITAL 103 Elementary Italian for Spanish speakers (First ITAL 104 Elementary Italian for Spanish speakers (Second ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian (Third ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian (Fourth JAPN 101 Elementary Japanese (First JAPN 102 Elementary Japanese (Second JAPN 201 Intermediate Japanese (Third JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese (Fourth SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish (First SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish (Second SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish (Third SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish (Fourth Area 2: 3 Units. Any course not used above. HIST 102 or HIST 102H HIST 105 or HIST 105H HIST 106 or HIST 106H HIST 107 2 HIST 117 of the Modern Middle East (Honors) Women in American of the Modern Middle East of the Modern Middle East (Honors) of England of England (Honors) of Technology of Technology (Honors) East Asian Societies 18-19 List A, Group 1 courses are preferred by San Diego State University; List B, Area 1 language courses are preferred by San Diego State University. CSU San Marcos requires 12 units of history courses for required major preparation. These courses can be used to meet that requirement and should be part of the selected courses for this degree. For more information on this major at CSUSM, please refer to the articulation agreement at ASSIST.ORG. NOTE: Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer. All courses listed above can also be used in specific general education categories on the CSU-GE (Plan B) or CSU-IGETC (Plan C) general education patterns. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses for required general education categories that may also be used to complete the degree requirements. Courses HIST 100: World to 1500 HIST 100H. This course traces the historical development of the world to 1500. It emphasizes the interaction between the environment and people, the development of religious and philosophical systems, and the internal evolution and interaction within and among cultures. Students experience a variety of learning techniques designed to promote greater cross-cultural understanding. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 100 or HIST 100H. C-ID HIST-150.
HIST 100H: World to 1500 (Honors) HIST 100. HIST 102: of the Modern Middle East HIST 102H. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This course emphasizes the historical interaction between the environment and people, the development of religious and philosophical systems, and the internal evolution and interaction within and among cultures from early civilizations to 1500. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 100 or HIST 100H. C-ID HIST-150. This course surveys of modern Middle Eastern history from Napoleon s invasion of Egypt in 1798 until the present time. Topics include the Ottoman Empire, World War One and the making of the modern Middle East, the Arab/PalestinianIsraeli conflict, Islamist movements, the Iranian Revolution, the U.S. in the Middle East, and the Arab uprisings in the early twenty-first century. The course emphasizes giving students the necessary historical background to understand current events in the Middle East. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 102 or HIST 102H. HIST 101: World Since 1500 HIST 101H. This course traces the historical development of the world since 1500. It emphasizes the relationship between technology and society, the development of rationalism and imperialism, and the movement toward independent nationhood and global interdependence. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 101 or HIST 101H. C-ID HIST-160. HIST 101H: World Since 1500 (Honors) HIST 101. This course emphasizes the historical interaction between the environment and people, the development of religious and philosophical systems, and the internal evolution and interaction within and among cultures from 1500 to present. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 101 or HIST 101H. C-ID HIST-160 HIST 102H: of the Modern Middle East (Honors) HIST 102. Course Typically Offered: Fall odd years This course surveys modern Middle Eastern history from Napoleon s invasion of Egypt in 1798 until the present time. Topics include the Ottoman Empire, World War One and the making of the modern Middle East, the Arab/Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Islamist movements, the Iranian Revolution, the U.S. in the Middle East, and the Arab uprisings in the early twenty-first century. The course emphasizes giving students the necessary historical background to understanding current events in the Middle East. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 102 or HIST 102H. HIST 103: Origins of Western Culture HIST 103H. This course covers the history of western civilization from earliest times to 1648 with an emphasis on western culture and humanities. It explores social, economic, political, and artistic trends as well as the history of gender, sexuality, and ideas during the ancient and medieval eras. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 103 or HIST 103H. C-ID HIST-170. 3
HIST 103H: Origins of Western Culture (Honors) HIST 103. HIST 105: of England HIST 105H. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This course covers the history of western civilization from earliest times to 1648 with an emphasis on western culture and humanities. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 103 or HIST 103H. C-ID HIST-170. This course examines the cultural, social, political, economic, intellectual, and diplomatic history of England from earliest times to the present. Topics include the creation of Britain, Viking and Roman influence, feudalism, commercialism, empire, world wars, Soviet relations, and contemporary developments. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 105 or HIST 105H. HIST 104: Modern Western Culture HIST 104H. HIST 105H: of England (Honors) HIST 105. This course covers the history of western civilization from 1648 to contemporary times with an emphasis on western culture and humanities. It explores social, economic, political, intellectual, and artistic trends as well as the history of gender, sexuality, and culture during the early modern, modern, and contemporary eras. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 104 or HIST 104H. This course examines the cultural, social, political, economic, intellectual, and diplomatic history of England from earliest times to the present. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 105 or HIST 105H. HIST 104H: Modern Western Culture (Honors) HIST 104. HIST 106: of Technology HIST 106H. This course covers the history of Western civilization from 1648 to contemporary times with an emphasis on Western culture and humanities. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 104 or HIST 104H. C-ID HIST-180. This course introduces the history of technology in the West from early societies through modern times. It discusses technology as an expression of society and a response to environmental, economic, social, and political forces. The course applies historical techniques to the study of technology and its impact. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 106 or HIST 106H. 4
HIST 106H: of Technology (Honors) HIST 106. HIST 111: United States Since 1877 HIST 111H. This course introduces the history of technology in the west from early societies through modern times. It discusses technology as an expression of society and a response to environmental, economic, social, and political forces. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 106 or HIST 106H. This course covers the history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146. C-ID HIST-140. HIST 107: East Asian Societies ASIA 107. Lecture 3 hours. (2201.00) This course examines the social and political foundations of East Asia through historical, religious, and literary documents. HIST 110: United States to 1877 HIST 110H. This course covers the history of the United States from the early cultures to Reconstruction. It emphasizes political, economic, social, and cultural developments. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146. C-ID HIST-130. HIST 110H: United States to 1877 (Honors) HIST 110. HIST 111H: United States Since 1877 (Honors) HIST 111. This course covers the political, social, economic and cultural history of the United States since reconstruction. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146. C-ID HIST-140. HIST 113: American Military HIST 113H. Course Typically Offered: Fall odd years This course surveys American military history from the colonial period to the present. It emphasizes the institutional, technological, social, political, and cultural contexts in times of peace and conflict. The course reviews all major American conflicts and emphasizes the military's influence upon foreign policy, domestic affairs, and diplomacy. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 113 or HIST 113H. This course covers the history of the United States from the early cultures to Reconstruction. It emphasizes political, economic, social, and cultural developments. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146. C-ID HIST-130. 5
HIST 113H: American Military (Honors) HIST 113. HIST 116: of the Americas to 1830 HIST 116H. This course surveys American military history from the colonial period to the present. It emphasizes the institutional, technological, social, political, and cultural contexts in times of peace and conflict. The course reviews all major American conflicts and emphasizes the military's influence upon foreign policy, domestic affairs, and diplomacy. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources as evidence, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 113 or HIST 113H. This course surveys the histories of the American continent as an integrated whole. It examines major pre-columbian Indian cultures, Native American heritage, European exploration, conquest, and colonization, and the growth of independence movements. It also studies the diverse cultures, societies, economies, political structures, and constitutions of Latin America, Canada, and the United States from a comparative perspective. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 116 or HIST 116H. HIST 115: Women in American HIST 115H. Course Typically Offered: Fall This course surveys the history of women in America from the colonial period to the present. It emphasizes the historical roles of women in the family, community, labor force, and political system. The course also emphasizes the similarities and differences based on class, race, and ethnic identities. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 115 or HIST 115H. HIST 115H: Women in American (Honors) HIST 115. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This course surveys the history of women in America from the colonial period to the present. It emphasizes the historical roles of women in the family, community, labor force, and political system. The course also emphasizes similarities and differences based on class, race, and ethnic identities. As an honors course, it targets highly motivated students, allowing them expanded analysis of lecture subjects and opportunities to conduct research in relevant areas of interest. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 115 or HIST 115H. 6 HIST 116H: of the Americas to 1830 (Honors) HIST 116. Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring This course surveys the histories of the American continent as an integrated whole. It studies the diverse cultures, societies, economies, political structures, and constitutions of Latin America, Canada, and the United States from a comparative perspective. As an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 116 or HIST 116H. HIST 117: of the Americas Since 1830 HIST 117H. Course Typically Offered: Fall This course presents an integrated history of American nations in the modern period. It emphasizes the American histories of the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries including Latin American wars of independence, U.S. foreign policy with Latin America, Canada's relations with the Western hemisphere, Latin American society in the 20th century, and the impact of globalization on the American continent. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 117 or HIST 117H.
HIST 117H: of the Americas Since 1830 (Honors) HIST 117. This course presents an integrated history of American nations in the modern period. It emphasizes the American histories of the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries including Latin American wars of independence, U.S. foreign policy with Latin America, Canada's relations with the Western hemisphere, Latin American society in the 20th century, and the impact of globalization on the American continent.as an honors course, it offers an enriched experience for highly motivated students through challenging course work, emphasis on the use of sources, and the development of analytical historical theses. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for HIST 117 or HIST 117H. HIST 141: Mexican American Through 1877 This study of United States history emphasizes a Chicano/a, Latino/a perspective through the Mexican-American War and the late 19th century. This course focuses on major political, social, economic, and cultural factors; it explores the roles played by the diverse peoples and cultures who shared in the development of U.S. history. The course emphasizes the contributions of ancient Indians and civilizations and the influences of Spanish institutions and cultures. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/ HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146. HIST 142: Mexican American Since 1877 HIST 145: African American to 1877 This course covers the historical development of the role of African Americans in United States history from colonial origins through Reconstruction. It emphasizes the black experience within political, social, economic, and cultural frameworks. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146. HIST 146: African American Since 1877 This course covers the historical development of the role of African Americans in United States history from Reconstruction to the present. It emphasizes the black experience within political, social, economic, and cultural frameworks. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/ HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146. HIST 165: California Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring even years This course addresses the social, economic, political, and cultural history of California. It begins with an overview of the indigenous, Native American population and continues through the Spanish, Mexican, and American eras. Topics covered include studies of the mission era, pastoral era, gold rush, railroad era, development and modification of the California Constitution, and the rise of modern industries, such as aerospace and information technologies. This history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present emphasizes the Chicano/a, Latino/a experience. It explores the economic, social, cultural, and political developments and impacts on diverse peoples of the U.S. with an emphasis on the Mexican American experience. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for one series: HIST 110/HIST 110H & HIST 111/ HIST 111H; HIST 141 & HIST 142; or HIST 145 & HIST 146. 7
HIST 292: Internship Studies Units: 0.5-3 Corequisite: Complete 75 hrs paid or 60 hrs non-paid work per unit. Enrollment Limitation: Instructor, dept chair, and Career Center approval. May not enroll in any combination of cooperative work experience and/or internship studies concurrently. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Course Typically Offered: To be arranged This course provides students the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques of their discipline in an internship position in a professional setting under the instruction of a faculty-mentor and site supervisor. It introduces students to aspects of the roles and responsibilities of professionals employed in the field of study. Topics include goal-setting, employability skills development, and examination of the world of work as it relates to the student's career plans. Students must develop new learning objectives and/or intern at a new site upon each repetition. Students may not earn more than 16 units in any combination of cooperative work experience (general or occupational) and/or internship studies during community college attendance. HIST 296: Topics in Units: 1-3 Acceptable for Credit: CSU Lecture 1 hour. Lecture 2 hours. Course Typically Offered: To be arranged This course gives students an opportunity to study topics in that are not included in regular course offerings. Each Topics course is announced, described, and given its own title and 296 number designation in the class schedule. HIST 298: Directed Study in Units: 1-3 Enrollment Limitation: Instructor and department chair approval and successful completion of 12 units of college work with at least a 3.0 grade-point average. Acceptable for Credit: CSU Laboratory 3 hours Laboratory 6 hours Laboratory 9 hours. (2205.00) Course Typically Offered: To be arranged This course allows students to pursue a special area of interest in order to achieve specific goals beyond the scope of existing courses within the discipline. Students work independently and interact directly with an instructor on an individual basis and as prescribed by the Directed Study Agreement. 8