History
Associate of Arts (DTA) Degree - Specialization in History
About
The following course set fulfills the requirement of the Specialization in History for the Associate of Arts (DTA) degree and prepares students for successful transfer at the junior level in History at our primary transfer universities, including University of Washington-Tacoma, University of Washington-Seattle, Western Washington University, Central Washington University, Pacific Lutheran University, the University of Puget Sound and others.
This specialization provides an introduction to the key political, social, cultural and economic events in American society from the past to the present and a historical study of human societies in the world.
All public universities in the state of Washington have a language requirement at the bachelor degree level. Students should review those requirements and ensure they meet them prior to transfer. World language credit can be applied toward humanities, multicultural and general elective requirements of the Associate of Arts (DTA) degree.
Program Outcomes
The history program enables students to achieve these outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of some major empirical findings of the social sciences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of concepts, theories, and methods used within the social sciences to understand human behavior/events.
- Objectively identify some social variables that have shaped one's own point of view.
- Engage with or accurately represent a point of view that is different from one's own.
- Evaluate the quality/credibility of information from various kinds of sources.
- Present social science information according to appropriate academic standards.
Degree Program
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Dr. Craig Cowden, Program Chair
ccowden@tacomacc.edu
Location: Bldg. F2-10
253-460-4327