What is History?

HISTORY 001 Introduction to Western Civilization I (3) UC/CSU

This History course covers the major elements in the Western heritage from the earliest Mesopotamian civilizations through the religious reformations of the sixteenth century. Students are introduced to the history, ideas and institutions central to western civilization. Students will be knowledgeable, through reading and critical discussion, with representative contemporary documents and writings of enduring interest. (GE Area – CalGETC: 3B, 4F)

HISTORY 002 Introduction to Western Civilization II (3) UC/CSU

This course surveys Western Civilization from the Renaissance to the present. Major topics include the political, economic, and social organization of Europe, with particular emphasis upon the rise of the nation state and industrialization. The global influence of Europe, Africa, Asia and the countries of the Western Hemisphere in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries will also be examined. (GE Area – CalGETC: 3B, 4F)

HISTORY 011 Political and Social History of the United States I to 1877 (3) UC/CSU

This course surveys the major socio-cultural, political and economic evolution of the United States from its preColumbian origins through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Special attention is put upon the development of the Constitution as well as America's central political structure and institutions. (GE Area – CalGETC: 4F)

HISTORY 012 Political and Social History of the United States II from 1865 (3) UC/CSU

This course presents the major sociocultural, political and economic developments during the course of the history of the United States, from the Reconstruction period through the present day. (GE Area – CalGETC: 4F)

HISTORY 027 History of Africa (3) UC/CSU

Advisory: ENGL C1000 or ENGLISH 101Y. This is a survey of Africa from ancient times to the present. The course includes the historical ramifications of the African Diaspora to the Western Hemisphere and the special relationship of Africa to the United States. (GE Area – CalGETC: 4C, 4F)

HISTORY 029 Asian Civilization: The Middle East (3) UC/CSU

An introductory survey of the modern Middle East emphasizing Islamic culture and its political and sociocultural development. The course deals with the life and teachings of Mohammed, development of the Islamic world, and the relationship between the Islamic world and the rest. (GE Area – CalGETC: 4F)

HISTORY 040 American History in Film (3) UC/CSU

This course will survey the development of American films, and explore the way in which American history has been interpreted and presented for mass viewing by movie-going audiences.

HISTORY 041 The African-American in the History of the United States I (3) UC/CSU

Advisory: ENGL C1000 or ENGLISH 101Y This course is a survey of United States history from the early Colonial era to the Reconstruction Period, with special emphasis on the contribution of the African American to the political, economic and social development of the nation. This course also surveys the U.S. Constitution and California state and local government. (GE Area – CalGETC: 4F)

HISTORY 042 The African-American in the History of the United States II (3) UC/CSU

The course covers post-Civil War United States history, identifying significant figures and events of the second half of the 19th century, the entire 20th century, and the early decades of the 21st century. This course examines the cultural shifts of the 19th century Reconstruction and Redemption periods and analyzes both the 20th century and early 21st century social change movements in the contexts of race, equality, gender, Black feminism, and social justice in contemporary Black history. This course documents the laws, policies, and culture that sought to deconstruct America's race caste system over 150 years and helps students understand the theories and motivations behind racial behavior and racebased social patterns and attitudes that forged U.S. political, social, and economic inter-race relations from 1865 to the present. (GE Area – CalGETC: 4F)

HISTORY 043 The Mexican-American in the History of the United States I (3) UC/CSU

A survey of United States history from early colonial period through the Civil War with special emphasis on the contribution of Mexican-Americans. This course provides a background in the political and social development of both the United States and Mexico, and, in addition, is for those who wish to gain a better understanding of Mexican culture in the Southwestern United States. Included is a survey of the U.S. Constitution. (GE Area – CalGETC: 4C, 4F)

HISTORY 044 The Mexican-American in the History of the United States II (3) UC/CSU

This course is a survey of the history of the Mexican people in the United States from 1848 to the present time. The content includes a discussion of the United States War with Mexico, the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo and the subsequent incorporation of Mexicans into the United States. Emphasis is placed on the politics of race, its origin in the colonial process and its impact on the historical development of a MexicanAmerican ethnic identity in the United States. (GE Area – CalGETC: 4C, 4F)

HISTORY 056 American Environmental History (3) CSU

Students will survey the environmental history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the present, including an examination of the economic, social and political consequences of environmental degradation and the responses to those disasters by governmental and other bodies. Students will relate events and express concerns when dealing with issues of the environment. They will apply this knowledge by calculating and assembling data while measuring the outcomes of the environment and how it is interpreted in American History.

HISTORY 058 The Asian-American in the History of the United States (3) CSU

This is an introductory history of Asians in the United States from the mid nineteenth century to the present. The course emphasizes the experiences of Asian immigrants and AsianAmericans within the broader context of immigration and race relations throughout American history. An interdisciplinary approach will be taken to address the issues facing AsianAmericans including gender, race, identity, politics, socialization, assimilation, and popular culture.

HISTORY 086 Introduction to World Civilization I (3) UC/CSU

This course is an introductory survey of world civilization up to the 16th century including a comparative study of the social, economic, political, intellectual and religious institutions of Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. The course will also examine traditions as well as changes brought by encounters between societies and their interactions with one another. (GE Area – CalGETC: 3B, 4F)

HISTORY 087 Introduction to World Civilization II (3) UC/CSU

Interactions of world civilizations from the early modern era (ca. 15 C.E.) to the present. A comparative analysis of cultural, economic, geographic, political, religious, and social forces of world civilizations. Includes topics related to Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe. (GE Area – CalGETC: 3B, 4F)

Meet with a WLAC counselor to decide which courses meet your academic and personal needs. You can meet one-on-one with counselors either on-campus or virtually. Consult the Counseling Center’s website for hours and days of operation. Counseling appointments may be made through one of the following:

• On-Line Counseling webpage.
  • counseling hours for individual counselors can be found on this page
  • you may select a specific counselor or the next available
• Through email at wlac-cnseldsk@laccd.edu   
• Using the on-line counseling request form
• In person at the Counseling Front Desk located in SSB 350.
• By calling the Counseling Center directly at (310) 287-7242.

Programs Offered

• Associate Degree: Major Code 2205.00
• Degree / Certificate Requirements 
  • Program Mapper-History Associates in Art for Transfer (AA-T)
  • Academic Catalog

Associates of Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T)

The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T) degree is a degree that provides a solid lower-division preparation for students who intend to transfer to a California State University (CSU) for a bachelor’s degree in History. This degree is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU and guarantee admissions to a CSU. Although, students are guaranteed admissions, it is not to any particular campus or program in the CSU system. This coursework may satisfy the lower division history requirements at some CSU campuses. Students are encouraged to visit the Transfer Center for complete information regarding transfer requirements for the institution of their choice. Students interested in transfer are also encouraged to consult the Counseling Office for individualized educational planning.

To earn an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must meet the following requirements: 1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses, 2) Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0, 3) Minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major, and 4) Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.

Associates of Arts Degree (AA)

The Associate of Arts degree in History includes coursework that aligns with specific lower-division major requirements for the history major at various universities within the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. Students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university with a major in history may also consider the Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Science (Behavioral and Social Sciences emphasis). Students are encouraged to visit the Transfer Center for complete information regarding transfer requirements for the institution of their choice. Students interested in transfer are also encouraged to consult the Counseling Office for individualized educational planning.

COMING SOON!

• Majoring in History
• Careers in History 
• Bureau of Labor Statistics-Occupational Outlook: History 
• Professional Associations
  • American Historical Association
  • Conference of California Historical Societies