Associate of Arts General Transfer - History Pathway

This program is available at the Beavercreek and Springfield - Leffel Lane locations.

The History Pathway of the Associate of Arts General Transfer degree emphasizes transfer preparation for pursuring a bachelor's degree in History. The skill sets acquired through a degree focused in History are applicable to many careers where students can:

Conduct historical research for museums or private corporations
Work as an archivist
Participate in the historic preservation of public and residential buildings
Oversee federal, state, or local historical projects
Narrate history for living history museums
Pursue graduate studies in law or education

An Associate of Arts degree provides the foundational knowledge and skills in general education that are often required to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. Courses in this pathway focus on the humanities including writing, literature, and arts. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for seamless transfer into a Bachelor of Arts program, particularly at state institutions in Ohio.

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Embedded Certificates

This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirements are met unless students contact Records and Registration and indicate they do not wish to have the certificate credential awarded.

Outcomes and Curriculum

Upon completion of an Associate of Arts degree in History, a graduate will be able to:

Write clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
Speak clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
Use critical thinking and problem solving to draw logical conclusions.
Use numerical data to solve problems, explain phenomena and make predictions.
Successfully transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Course	Title	Credits
Fall
FYE 1101	College Success	1
ENG 1111	English I	3
MTH 1070	Quantitative Reasoning	3
SOC 1110	Introduction to Sociology	3
HST 1210	American History to 1865	3
ART 1300	Appreciation of the Arts	3

Spring
ENG 1112	English II	3
COM 1120	Public Speaking I	3
PSY 1111	Introduction to Psychology	3
HST 1220	American History Since 1865	3
SOC 2220	Comparing Cultures	3

Fall
PHL 2000	Critical Thinking	3
HST 1110	Western Civilization to 1600	3
ENG 2300	Great Books: World Literature	3
BIO 1410	Fundamentals of Biology	4
SPN 1111	Beginning Spanish, Course I
or ASL 1111	Beginning American Sign Language, Course I	3

Spring
HST 1120	Western Civilization Since 1600	3
HST 1420	African American History Since 1877	3
BIO 1420	Global Biology	4
SPN 1112	Beginning Spanish, Course II
or ASL 1112	Beginning American Sign Language, Course II	3

	Total credit hours	60

All students pursuing the Associate of Arts degree are required to complete at least nine credit hours in courses numbered 2000 or higher. These classes are taken as a part of the requirements within the concentration or elective area.

In recognition of the growing importance of global awareness, the Associate of Arts degree requires students to take at least four courses with significant international content. Courses meeting this requirement are identified in the College catalog and are fulfilled as a part of the requirements within the concentration or elective area.

Transfer Information

Students seeking a transfer degree should plan the details of their program of study at Clark State according to the requirements of the transfer institution. Transfer institutions make the determination in acceptance of credit. The student should consult their academic advisor and the intended transfer institution when planning a schedule of classes.

Pathway options for transferability to other state institutions is available at https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/students/student-programs/ogtp

Questions? We're here to help!

Melinda Mohler Professor, History

937-328-6137 mohlerm@clarkstate.edu