History

Degree Type
Associate in Arts for Transfer

Average Salary
$63,100

Skills
Analyzing Historical Movements, Events, and Trends
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Welcome To History
Are you a history buff?
Find yourself researching the events and characters of the past?
Want to learn more about the causal factors that shape the events of our world?
Our History Program is For You!
The Solano Community College History program emphasizes the development of various societies through a chronological study of the major social, political, economic, and cultural forces. Students in this program may study a variety of historical fields including the United States, World, Western Civilization, African-American, Mexican-American, California and Women’s History.

Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete an Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree will be able to:
- Recognize and define a variety of major economic, social, cultural and political events and trends in history
- Analyze the significant causal factors that contributed to the shaping of a variety of historical movements, events and trends
- Interrogate and analyze primary historical evidence, including textual documents, artifacts and visual images
Careers in History include but are not limited to:
- History Teacher
- Secondary and Postsecondary Historian
- Curator
- Archaeologist
Talk to the History faculty about other career opportunities!