The History Department’s mission is to meet the educational needs of our community by providing comprehensive and flexible courses which will enable students to transfer to four-year institutions, earn degrees and certificates in selected academic and occupational fields, prepare students for positions in the workforce, improve basic learning skills, and expand their general knowledge.
Career Opportunities: Career Options for History Majors include employment opportunities in a variety of different career areas. The need for teachers in the state of California for elementary, middle, and high schools remains high and college graduates with a history degree will find themselves well suited for opportunities to earn teaching credentials in a variety of subjects. The research and writing skills needed to successfully complete a degree in history offer excellent preparation for careers in law, journalism, public relations, and domestic and foreign government service.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the program will be able to:
• Reason through research and analysis.
• Synthesize ideas from multiple perspectives.
• Communicate reason interpretations.