History, AA (67 credit hours)

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The Associate of Arts with an emphasis in History curriculum at NCCC provides the prerequisites for most bachelor degree programs in History. Students interested in Secondary Education Certification in History should follow this degree program path, with the addition of EDUC 104 Introduction to Teaching /EDUC 105 Introduction to Teaching Lab . This is also a useful degree program path for students interested in Law and Museum studies.

Prerequisites

The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on the Mandatory Placement Policy, or by taking the recommended/ required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites.

Program Path Sequence

The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses for full-time students. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation.

For More Information Contact Program advisor: Melinda “Mindy” Herron, 620-432-0314 mherron@neosho.edu or Advising Staff, 620-432-0311 advising@neosho.edu if program advisor is not available.

(Fall) Semester I	(Spring) Semester II
SOSC 101 American Government 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁵⁰	HIST 202 United States History II (1877-present) 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁶⁰
HIST 201 United States History I (to 1877) 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁶⁰	SOSC 102 State and Local Government 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁵⁰
CURR 100 First Year Seminar 1 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰	ENGL 289 English Composition II 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰	MATH 113 College Algebra 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰
COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰	PSYC 155 General Psychology 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁵⁰
CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰	HPER 150 Lifetime Fitness 1 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 16	Total Credit Hours: 16

(Fall) Semester III	(Spring) Semester IV
HIST 101 World Civilization I (to 1500) 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁶⁰	HIST 207 World Geography 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁵⁰
SOSC 100 Introduction To Sociology 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁵⁰	HIST 102 World Civilization II (since 1500) 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁶⁰
ART 102 Art Appreciation (SGE)⁰⁶⁰	HUM 206 Eastern Civilizations 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁶⁰
OR MUSI 120 Music Appreciation (SGE)⁰⁶⁰	HUM 133 World Religions 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁶⁰
OR COMM 105 Theatre Appreciation 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁶⁰	Biological Science Lecture
Biological Science Lecture and Lab	OR Physical Science Lecture 3 cr hrs
OR Physical Science Lecture and Lab 5 cr hrs	Program Elective 3 cr hrs
Program Elective 3 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 17	Total Credit Hours: 18
Total Program Path Credits for Associate of Arts Degree: 67

General Education (GE) Courses

In order to graduate with a college degree, all students are required to take certain general education courses. These include English composition, speech, wellness, science, art and humanities, mathematics, computer systems, and social and behavioral science.

Program Core Courses

HIST 201 United States History I (to 1877) (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, HIST 202 United States History II (1877-present) (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, HIST 101 World Civilization I (to 1500) (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, HIST 102 World Civilization II (since 1500) (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, HUM 206 Eastern Civilizations , HIST 207 World Geography (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, HUM 133 World Religions (SGE)⁰⁶⁰, SOSC 100 Introduction To Sociology (SGE)⁰⁵⁰, and SOSC 101 American Government (SGE)⁰⁵⁰.

Program Elective Courses

Elective courses for this program include SOSC 200 Intro To Cultural Anthropology (SGE)⁰⁵⁰, ECON 200 Microeconomics (SGE)⁰⁵⁰, ECON 201 Macroeconomics (SGE)⁰⁵⁰, and SOSC 220 Social Problems (SGE)⁰⁵⁰.

Program Outcomes

Frame inquiries and gather and present historical and cultural information using basic research methodology.
Explain the theoretical foundations of social and behavioral sciences.
Analyze the role that differences in culture play in history.
Demonstrate the ability to think critically and analyze information.