History
The Story of Humanity
History is the study of our recorded past, and this major prepares you to collect and analyze historical evidence, interpret historical behavior and apply historical understanding. While it prepares students for seamless transfer to a CSU, the variety of courses—ranging from Western Civilization to U.S. and California History—also fosters critical thinking and analytical skills that are valuable in careers like education, law, journalism, and public service. Whether you're focused on transferring or exploring diverse career opportunities, this program offers a rich foundation in historical studies to suit your goals.
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Program Information
The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer at College of the Redwoods prepares students to pursue seamlessly into upper division work at a CSU campus. Because of the broad application of the skills you acquire as a history major, numerous career paths are open to you. These include careers in the fields of communication and writing, politics, social and public service and business.
For a full list of CSUs accepting this transfer degree, check out www.adegreewithaguarantee.com.
From Professor Catherine Lavender, Department of History, College of Staten Island of the City University of New York
Only a small percentage of history majors go on to be historians; most go on, instead, to become lawyers, librarians, businesspersons, writers, archivists, researchers, teachers, politicians, and even entertainers. Leaders in every industry, from business to the arts, can point to their training as history majors as the starting point for their success.
- What can you do with an undergraduate degree in history? - American Historical Association
- What Can I do With a Degree in History? - Portland State University
- Wondering what to do with your BA in History? – Perspectives on History
- History Is Not a Useless Major: Fighting Myths with Data – Perspectives on History