History
Associate in Arts DTA
Two-year Degree
90 Units
This pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement degree with a concentration in History. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in museums, government, research, park service, political activism, nonprofits, policy, and education. It also allows you to transfer at the junior level into a history or related program at a four-year college or university.
Students in the pathway learn how to think historically, hone their written and verbal communication skills, acquire research methods and analytical tools, develop information literacy, and better comprehend how events in the past influence our present.
- A student who is more interested in contemporary US History could consider American Ethnic Studies, Women's Studies, Sociology and Humanities.
- A student who is more interested in contemporary Global History could consider International Studies, Political Science, and Women's Studies.
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Program Information
The History pathway can lead to various career opportunities.
Examples include:
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A Bachelor's degree or higher may be required for some careers listed above.
Once you complete this Associate degree, additional education opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Bachelor's degree in History, American Ethnic Studies, Women and Gender Studies, Queer Studies, Archeology, Anthropology, Journalism, Political Science, Government, African American Studies, Indigenous Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicanx Studies, Latinx Studies, International Studies, Philosophy, or related studies. Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree at one of the Seattle Colleges.
Seattle Central College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state, including the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Seattle University. History graduates from Central have also transferred to out-of-state institutions. Program and admissions requirements vary from college-to-college. Contact a Central advisor to create an educational plan tailored to transfer to the institution of your choice. You can use the College Navigator search engine to find History programs in Washington state or around the country. Students who earn a bachelor's degree in History or related studies can continue on to master's and PhD programs.
The Hisory pathway meets requirements for the Associate in Arts degree. A complete list of degree requirements is available on the AA Degree page under Program Requirements.
Units
The sample schedule and quarterly to-do list below will help you explore courses and complete tasks on time. The sample schedule assumes a fall quarter start. Please work with your advisor to create a customized education plan that meets your goals.
Before you begin:
- Please visit the Enroll Now page for everything you need to do.
- Review the Academic Calendar for key enrollment dates.
- If you need help with the Steps to Enroll, please contact the Academic Advising Center.
- Research and apply for grants and scholarships.
Quarter 1, 13 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 101 or HIST& 126 or HIST& 136 | Choose a course | 5 |
| Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | 5 | |
| HDC 101 | Orientation to College Success | 3 |
Quarter 2, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL& 102 | Composition II | 5 |
| HIST& 127 or HIST& 137 | Choose a course | 5 |
| Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | 5 |
Quarter 3, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH& 107 or MATH 116 or MATH& 146 | Choose a course | 5 |
| HIST& 128 or HIST& 214 | Choose a course | 5 |
| Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | 5 |
Quarter 4, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World Lab Science | 5 | |
| Pick one from the following list | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
Quarter 5, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World | 5 | |
| Pick one from the following list | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
Quarter 6, 15 Units
| Course | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Natural World | 5 | |
| Pick one from the following list | Choose a course | 5 |
| Individuals/Cultures/Societies or Visual, Literary, and Perf Arts | Choose a course | 5 |
Program data from ctcLink:
- Academic Plan: LASDTAA
- Sub Plan: AADTA_HIST
- Degree: AA-DTA
- Plan Transcript Description: Associate in Arts DTA
- Academic Plan Currently Offered: Yes
- Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 24.0101
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division
AHSS.Central@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4164
Advising Center
BE 1102
AdvisorCentral@seattlecolleges.edu
206/934-4068
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