History

Why Study History

History majors are well prepared to work in law, politics, government work, sociology and many other careers. Studying past events helps inform our present. It also teaches you to think critically, analyze complex information and write clearly.

Career Opportunities

A major in history is an excellent preparation if you wish to enter the legal profession, politics, government service, sociology, travel careers, international trade, library science, elementary and secondary teaching.

Today's students require a global comprehension for careers and professions, as well as a fundamental understanding and appreciation of the multi-cultural aspects of the modern world that was shaped by the past. Enhancement with anthropology, geography, and political science courses is strongly urged.

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Degrees & Certificates

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For program requirements and full course listings, view History degrees and certificates information.

Associate in Arts for Transfer

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Associate in Arts

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Quick Look at History Courses

For a quick look at History courses at Foothill, see list below. For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. For when a course is offered, view class schedule. [Link to dept schedule]

HIST 3A World History from Prehistory to 750 CE
HIST 3B World History from 750 CE to 1750 CE
HIST 3C World History from 1750 CE to the Present
HIST 4A History of Western Civilization to 800 CE
HIST 4B History of Western Civilization: 700-1800
HIST 4C History of Western Civilization 1789-Present
HIST 8 History of Latin America
HIST 10 History of California: The Multicultural State
HIST 17A History of the United States to 1815
HIST 17B History of the United States from 1812 to 1914
HIST 17C History of the United States from 1914 to the Present
HIST 18 Introduction to Middle Eastern Civilization
HIST 20 History of Russia & the Soviet Union
HIST 70R Independent Study in History
HIST 71R Independent Study in History
HIST 72R Independent Study in History
HIST 73R Independent Study in History

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