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Why choose History at ¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½?

The ¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½ History program is filled with faculty who are passionate about their subjects. Their enthusiasm might inspire you to explore eras, societies, and events that will expand your perspective on the human condition and our world.

Award information

¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½ offers classes in this program but not a degree. These classes can be used as electives and as part of the following university transfer plans:

Degrees and certificates by number of terms to complete

Award	Length (attending full-time)	Financial aid eligible	Currently accepting students?
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer	2 years
Associate of General Studies	2 years
Associate of Science	2 years

What will you learn?

In addition to United States, Western civilization, and world history survey courses, the ¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½ History department has classes on the histories of women in the United States, Native Americans, African Americans, Korea, Japan, China, the Oregon Trail, Africa, and the Holocaust, among other topics. Specific course offerings vary by campus, but every ¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½ campus offers history courses. Likewise, History courses are available both online and in person every term.

¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½ History courses award general education Social Science credits towards all ¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½-awarded associate degrees, and ¶¶Òõ¸£Àûµ¼º½ history credits are honored at all of our university transfer partners in the state. Want to deepen your knowledge? Consider the History focus award.

What will you do?

The study of history opens up a range of viable opportunities in important careers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, history majors are employed in education, management, social service, and legal professions.

Studying history also builds essential skills for working and living in the 21st century, from people and communication skills to knowledge of the global world and participative citizenship.

The great issues we face today – war, racism, class and gender inequity, economic conflict, etc. – have many parallels in past events. A careful study of how earlier generations dealt with those problems can shed light on the critical questions of the present and can help us to resolve those issues more effectively. By learning to analyze the past, we can collectively work toward a better future.