Page 141 of Antelope Valley College 1995-1996 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

History 139 Definition History, in the broad sense, is the study of all human experience. It examines people, institutions, ideas and events past and present. The study of history develops cultural literacy, critical thinking, and other useful skills while helping to understand today and plan for tomorrow. The study of history provides us with a better understanding of ourselves as individuals and as a society. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Administrative Secretary: Faculty: Frederick Thompson, Dean Ext. 123 Kate Forsyth Ext. 124 Dr. Ralph Brax Ext. 130 Dr. Matthew Jaffe Ext. 110 Annette Marks-Ellis Ext. 535 John McDonald Ext. 198 Gloria Dizmang Frank Ebner Dr. William Hale Mary McRoberts Jerold Reeves Thomas Sanderson Richard Spadoni Jerry Witte Adjunct Faculty : Program Description A comprehensive introductory history program is offered in the study of Western Civilization as well as American History. This program is supplemented by substantive courses such as Contemporary United States History: Vietnam; Twentieth Century Europe; The Afro- American in the Political and Social History of the United States; Women in American History; Cultural History of Mexico; History of California; and A Visual History of California. These courses cover a wide range of subjects; clearly there is something to satisfy everyones interest. Introductory courses are for the general student as well as the history major desiring a broad background in the ideas and institutions of civilization. Students are encouraged to go beyond simple memorization of names and dates and to actually get involved with the past. Assignments emphasize research skills, speculative analysis, and original thinking. Students emerge from these classes with the sense that the study and evaluation of the past need not be stagnant; rather it is an ever evolving process. The history major is especially desirable for students who wish to teach at any level or work in foreign or domestic government service, politics, research for major corporations, historical preservation, law firms, and other areas. Distinctive Features The History Department offers valuable academic training in historical methods and thought through a comprehensive curriculum. History courses fulfill breadth requirements, A.A. degree requirements, and transfer major requirements. History 2, 7A, 7B, 10A, and 10B may satisfy American Institutions requirements. Career Options Archivist Business Person Consultant Foreign Service Historian Journalist Librarian Museum Curator Pre-Law/Lawyer Researcher/Research Analyst State Park Historian Teacher Writer (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two-year college level.) Associate Degree The major requirements for an associate degree in History may be satisfied by completing a minimum of 21 units as outlined below. (See Graduation/ Associate Degree Requirements.) Core Courses (12 units) HIST 1A, Western Civilization (3) HIST 1B, Western Civilization (3) HIST 7A, U.S. History, 1607-1877 (3) HIST 7B, U.S. History, 1877-Present (3) Supporting Courses-Special Topics (Select 6 units) HIST 8B, Contemporary U.S. History: Vietnam (3) HIST 9, Twentieth Century Europe (3) HIST 10A, The African-American in the Political and Social History of the United States (3) HIST 10B, The African-American in the Political and Social History of the United States (3) HIST 31, History of California (3) HIST 35, Women in American History (3) Related Courses in Social Science (Select 3 units) ANTHRO 2, Introduction to Cultural ANTHRO 3, Introduction to Prehistory (3) POL SCI 3, Comparative Government (3) SOC 10, The Mexican American in Contemporary Society (3) SOC 49, Ethnic Relations (3) Anthropology (3) Transfer A student planning to pursue a bachelors degree should complete the following courses prior to transfer, History Major-CSU, Northridge Choose one from: HIST 7A or 7B, U.S. History, 1607 Choose one from: HIST 1A or 1B, Western Civilization (3) One additional transferable history course. 1877 or 1877 Present (3) Certificate Program Certificate not applicable. NOTE: This information is based on the 1992 94 articulation agreement.

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