History • Associate in Arts

Transfer Program

Colleague Code: AA.HIST

Curriculum Code: AAD 100

Program Information:

This program prepares students to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in history and helps students acquire skill in reading historical documents and crafting historical arguments.

Appropriate for students intending to obtain a bachelor’s degree in history.
Includes analysis of economic, social and religious institutions as well as cultural and intellectual movements.
Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary.
Students who are planning on teaching in a secondary school are required to have a specified ACT score or to take an alternative test (determined by the State of Illinois) prior to transferring to an upper-division institution. Students should contact their transfer institution for more specific information associated with possible tests required for advancement in that program and for more information associated with this.
A concentration in History can lead to a variety of bachelor’s and higher degrees.
While not directly vocational, a concentration in History at LLCC provides well developed analytical skills, a substantial and broad discipline-specific foundation and written and spoken communication abilities that are valued by numerous potential career areas. LLCC graduates with a concentration in History have gone on to successful careers in education, archival and library work, government, the military, social services, counseling, business and the ministry. History is also a good pre-law focus.

To learn more about this program or view contact information, visit History or see a Student Success Advisor.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

HIS 101	History of Western Civilization I	4
EGL 101	Composition I	3

POS 101	Introduction to American Politics	3
	OR
POS 201	State and Local Government	3

PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
	Life Science Selection	4
Total Credit Hours:		17

Second Semester:

HIS 102	History of Western Civilization II	4
EGL 102	Composition II	3
MAT 104	General Education Mathematics	3
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
	Social Science Selection	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Third Semester:

CMN 101	Public Speaking Fundamentals	3
HIS 111	United States History to 1877	3
	Humanities or Fine Arts Selection	3
	Physical Science Selection	3-4
Total Credit Hours:		12-13

Fourth Semester:

HIS 112	United States History Since 1877	3
ECO 110	Elements of Economics	3
POS 220	Introduction to Comparative Political Systems	3
	Fine Arts Selection	3
	History Selection	3-4
Total Credit Hours:		15-16

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

Please see your Student Success Advisor for course planning.

CMN 101	Public Speaking Fundamentals	3
EGL 101	Composition I	3
EGL 102	Composition II	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Recommended General Education Courses

ECO 110	Elements of Economics	3
HIS 101	History of Western Civilization I	4
HIS 111	United States History to 1877	3
POS 220	Introduction to Comparative Political Systems	3
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3

POS 101	Introduction to American Politics	3
	OR
POS 201	State and Local Government	3

MAT 104	General Education Mathematics	3
	Humanities or Fine Arts Selection	3
	Fine Arts Selection	3
	Physical Science Selection	3-4
	Life Science Selection	4
	Social Science Selection	3
Total Credit Hours:		41-42

A minimum of seven (7) credits must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum courses and must include one laboratory course.

Recommended Program Courses

HIS 102	History of Western Civilization II	4
HIS 112	United States History Since 1877	3
	History Selection	3-4
Total Credit Hours:		10-11