History

Discover the Universal Principles of Human Nature!

“The distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion." -Albert Einstein

History is collecting and analyzing the record of the past – what life was like, why events occurred, and how those events led to later and present circumstances. The study of History provides a solid foundation for a broad range of careers, such as law, politics, teaching, economics, business, theater, arts, government, library science, communications, information management, writing, and publishing, among many others. Leaders in every industry can point to their training as history majors as the starting point for their success.

History is fascinating, fun and relevant to life. As a student of history, you’ll enjoy a well-rounded intellectual development as well as skills in written and oral communication, organization, critical analysis, research, and interdisciplinary thinking. You’ll discover a deeper understanding of society, your family and yourself when you find out how historical events and thought shaped our ancestor’s times. Want to find out if this program is for you? Check out potential careers on the web at www.acinet.org or www.bls.gov/oco.

AA/AS Degree

The Associate of Arts degree is designed to give you a traditional liberal arts education that will transfer to a four year college or university. The AA provides a solid foundation of study in the areas of arts and humanities, communication, or social sciences. Click here for track specific information.

Program Description

The two-year Associate of Arts (AA) degree with an emphasis in History is designed to transfer to a four-year college or university and fulfill the requirements of the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. At the bachelor and graduate levels you may specialize in particular time periods; communities, states, countries, or regions; aspects of life such as society, politics, economics, business, the military, diplomacy, science, the environment, ideas, and culture; or groups in society such as leaders, movements, classes, women, families, and ethnic minorities.

"60+60" Transfer Guarantee

Spend two years at PPCC, earning your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, and we’ll send you off with half the credits you’ll need for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Guaranteed.

If you sign up for the 60+60 Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program, we guarantee that the credits you’ve earned at PPCC will automatically be accepted by any four-year, public institution of higher learning in the state – providing, of course, you follow a few simple rules. For instance, you have to maintain at least a “C” in each of your 60+60 courses. And only approved 60+60 courses apply. But other than that, there’s hardly anything difficult about it.

If you think you might want to move on to a state college or university after completing your two years at PPCC, ask one of our advisors about the 60+60 program. Find out more at www.ppcc.edu/60plus60.

Employment Opportunities

The study of History will prepare you for almost any career. Careers for historians include teaching, research, and writing; law, politics, and government; and applied or public history such as historical editing and publishing, interpreting in museums and management at historic sites, archival records collection analysis, genealogical research, and historical consulting for public and private agencies.

Career Path Notes

We recommend that you consult regularly with your faculty advisor. If you plan to become a teacher, you must work closely with your faculty advisor to make sure you choose the right courses for a smooth transfer! Teacher preparation programs have specific course requirements which vary by four-year college and university. Pikes Peak Community College participates in a statewide articulation agreement for the guaranteed transfer of an Associate of Arts degree in Elementary Teacher Education and Early Childhood Teacher Education. Talk to your advisor today to find out how this benefits you!

Advising

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Transfer Opportunities

www.ppcc.edu/Transfer

Financial Aid

www.ppcc.edu/FinancialAid

Apply

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For More Information

Call the Division of Communications, Humanities & Technical Studies at 719-502-3200.

Minimum Recommended Basic Skills

College-level reading and writing skills are crucial to your success in History courses. Before beginning any History course, your must have completed Reading 090 and English 090 (if required) or have placement test scores for ENG 121 (Composition I). We recommend that you be at least enrolled in English 121 when you take your first History course. To find out what you can do with this degree, contact Career Services at (719) 502-3232.