History Transfer Pathway (AA)

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Students who major in history at Cowley College complete a well-rounded curriculum that leads to an Associate of Arts degree. With this degree, students will complete the course requirements necessary to transfer to a 4-year college or university for a bachelor’s degree. A history major prepares students for a variety of career fields, including government, social service, historical preservation, social science, and research. In addition, many students who choose to pursue graduate studies in history may also pursue a program leading to state certification as a high school (6-12) history teacher.

Symbol(s) Translation:
(T►) - Kansas Regents Systemwide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier
SGE - Systemwide General Education Designation

PROGRAM SEMESTER MAP - History (AA)
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Pathway Code: HIST

Kansas General Education Core Requirements (35 hours)

Successfully completing 35 hours of approved coursework in the following designated categories will fulfill the requirements of meeting the Kansas Systemwide General Education Core .

Basic Skills - English, Communications and Math (12 hours)

Complete 6 credits of English, 3 credits of Communications and at least 3 credits of a College-level Math course that’s most appropriate for the degree and transfer pathway.

ENG2211 - Composition I (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
COM2711 - Public Speaking (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
MTH4420 - College Algebra (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)

Natural & Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from approved Lab Science Elective(s). (BIO, CHM, GEO, PHS)

PHS4530 - Introductory Astronomy (T►) (SGE) 5 hour(s)

Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines. (ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, SOC).

POL6611 - American National Government (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
GEG6120 - Principles of Geography (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)

Arts & Humanities (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines. (ART, COM, ENG, FOL, HIS, LIT, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

HIS6411 - United States History to 1877 (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
ART2111 - Art Appreciation (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)

Additional Institution Core Requirements (6 hours)

To satisfy degree requirements to meet the Kansas system-wide general education core, complete 6 additional credits of approved electives applicable to the transfer pathway.

Recommended courses for this pathway:

HIS6420 - World History I (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
HIS6412 - United States Since 1865 (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)

Pathway Electives (27 hours)*

The Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 27 hours of Pathway Electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block. The following are recommended pathway electives for transfer.

CAP1516 - Computer Applications (T►) 3 hour(s)
ECO6113 - Principles of Macroeconomics (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
ECO6114 - Principles of Microeconomics (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
PSY6711 - General Psychology (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
PHO6447 - Introduction to Philosophy (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
LIT2511 - Introduction to Literature (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
ANT6911 - Cultural Anthropology (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
HIS6421 - World History II (T►) (SGE) 3 hour(s)
In addition to the recommended transfer electives, PSY6720 - First Year Experience (FYE) is highly recommended as an elective for students enrolled in this pathway.
PSY6720 - First Year Experience 1 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.