COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

HISTORY(HIST)HISTORY (HIST)145To study History is to study yourself in relationship tothe human story. It is the study of the past through thewritten record of human actions over time. Historiansexamine and analyze stories of the sequence of humanevents, attempting to investigate patterns, causalrelationships, and the effects this has upon subsequenthuman events. George Santayana said:“Those who cannot remember the past arecondemned to repeat it.”This is why we study history.Why Study History at College of Alameda? The facultyand the program in history at College of Alameda arepart of a core group of innovative, motivating, andpassionate educators. The style, design, and deliveringof courses reflects their commitment to offering coursesthat meet the needs of our students today. Our missionis to meet the educational needs of the community byproviding comprehensive and flexible programs thatwill enable students to transfer to four-year institutionsand earn degrees and certificates in selected academicand occupational fields, prepare students for positionsin the workforce, improve students’ basic learning skills,and expand their general knowledge.College of Alameda’s history department has the largestonline course offerings of any department within thePeralta Community College District, as well as a numberof dynamically dated and weekend college courses.Career Options for History Majors include employmentopportunities in a variety of different career areas. Theneed for teachers in the state of California for elementary,middle, and high schools remains high and collegegraduates with a history degree will find themselveswell suited for opportunities to earn teaching credentialsin a variety of subjects. The research and writing skillsneeded to successfully complete a degree in historyoffer excellent preparation for careers in law, journalism,public relations, and domestic and foreign governmentservice.Degree Major Requirements:Dept/No. Title UnitsHIST 7A History of United States to 1877 3HIST 7B History of United States Since 1865 3Select one course from the following:HIST 2A History of European Civilization (3)HIST 2B History of European Civilization (3) 3Select three courses (9 units) from the following:AFRAM 30 African-American History: Africa to1865 (3)AFRAM 31 African-American History: 1865-1945 (3)AFRAM 32 African-American History: 1945 toPresent (3)HIST 2A History of European Civilization (3)(if not already selected above)HIST 2B History of European Civilization (3)(if not already selected above)HIST 5 History of Mexico (3)HIST 8A History of Latin American Civilization (3)HIST 8B History of Latin American Civilization (3)HIST 10A History of Africa (3)HIST 10B History of Africa (3)HIST 11 Vietnam: An American Tragedy (3)HIST 12 History and Culture of Eastern Asia (3)HIST 19 History of California (3)HIST 32 The United States Since 1945 (3) 9Total Required Units 18HIST 1American Indian History and Culture3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR)Also offered as Anthr 5. Not open for credit to studentswho have completed or are currently enrolled in Anthr5.Acceptable for credit: CSU, UCSurvey of North American Indians: Traditional waysof life and history both before and after contact withEuropeans; current trends in American Indian socioeconomicand cultural development. 2205.00AA/AS area 2, 5; CSU area D; IGETC area 4The AA degree in History will be awarded uponsatisfactory completion of the major course requirementslisted below and the General Education requirementsfor the Associate in Arts Degree listed in the Degrees andPrograms section of this Catalog.