History Option, Social Sciences, A.A.

This option prepares students for transfer to a four-year college history program while it expands awareness of other cultures, helps connect the past to contemporary concerns, and encourages intellectual curiosity. Careers typically pursued by history majors includes business, law, government service, diplomacy, publishing, journalism, social work, library and museum work, as well as teaching.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate and summarize knowledge of historical content
Communicate historical content effectively in written and verbal forms
Explain the impact of historical developments on their lives and the diverse world around them

Requirements

General Education - 45-48 credits.

As described in the General Education section of the catalog and as identified below:

Communications                                                           Credits: 9
   ENGL 121 Credits: 3
   ENGL 122 Credits: 3
   SPCH 115 Credits: 3
Humanities                                                                   Credits: 9
Social Sciences                                                            Credits: 6
Mathematics/Science/Technology                                Credits: 12
   Mathematics: Credits 3-8
   Science (1 lab science course required) Credits: 4-8
   Technological Competency: Credits: 0-4
Cultural and Global Awareness                                    Credits: 3
History    Credits: 6
One of the following sequences is required:

HIST105 - World Civilization I Credits: 3
HIST106 - World Civilization II Credits: 3
or
HIST135 - American Civilization I Credits: 3
HIST136 - American Civilization II Credits: 3

Career Studies – 12 credits from among the following:

At least one course must be a 200-level course.

HIST105 - World Civilization I Credits: 3
HIST106 - World Civilization II Credits: 3
HIST107 - Contemporary World History Credits: 3
HIST116 - Vietnam: Historical Perspectives Credits: 3
HIST125 - Women’s History Survey: Experiences, Contributions and Debates Credits: 3
HIST126 - Dimensions of the Holocaust Credits: 3 *
HIST135 - American Civilization I Credits: 3
HIST136 - American Civilization II Credits: 3
HIST137 - Recent American History Credits: 3
HIST138 - The 1960s: Pop Music and the Counterculture Credits: 3
HIST145 - African-American History I Credits: 3
HIST146 - African-American History II Credits: 3
HIST155 - Native American Studies Credits: 3
HIST202 - History of New Jersey Credits: 3
HIST205 - History of World War II Credits: 3
HIST215 - African Civilization Credits: 3
HIST217 - Modern Latin American History Credits: 3 **
HIST225 - History of Modern Asia Credits: 3 *
HIST226 - History of Modern Russia Credits: 3
HIST227 - Middle Eastern History Credits: 3 **
HIST235 - Immigration & Ethnicity in American History Credits: 3
HIST237 - American Civil War Credits: 3 *
HIST245 - Topics in History Credits: 3

Elective - 0-3 credits

Total credits required for degree: 60

Notes:

Note: History courses used to satisfy the History or Humanities General Education requirements will not satisfy career studies.

* Offered Fall Term only

** Offered Spring Term only

Students planning to transfer should see their counselor regarding transfer institution history requirements.

Program Code for registration: SSHIS [Online program SSHISOL]

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Suggested Sequence - Social Sciences Program A.A. Degree History Option

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1 - Fall Term

HIST105 - World Civilization I Credits: 3
or
HIST135 - American Civilization I Credits: 3
ENGL121 - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Career Studies Credits: 3
Mathematics Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾
Mathematics /Science /Technological Competency Credits: 3-4 ⁽¹⁾

Total credits: 15-17

Semester 2 - Spring Term

HIST106 - World Civilization II Credits: 3
or
HIST136 - American Civilization II Credits: 3
ENGL122 - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Career Studies Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Mathematics or Science Credits: 3-4⁽¹⁾

Total credits: 15-16

Semester 3 - Fall Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
Communications Credits: 3
Science (with lab) Credits: 4 ⁽¹⁾
Humanities Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3

Total credits: 16

Semester 4 - Spring Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 0-3

Total credits: 12-15

Sequence Notes:

⁽¹⁾A minimum of 12 credits is required from the Mathematics , Sciences or Technological Competency knowledge areas.

Transfer Information

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Available Online

This degree program may also be completed online. Students may choose to take some or all of their courses online. For more information call 732-224-2089.

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