Associate of Arts Degree (AA) in History

College of Southern Nevada

The Associate of Arts Degree with History emphasis builds a foundation of knowledge as preparation for further academic work in history or related fields. The history faculty has also designed the program to expose students to various historical interpretations and the interplay of world, national, state, and local events. Students pursuing the degree for its own sake will explore the social, political, economic, constitutional, and cultural trends that have shaped the world in which we live.Student Learning OutcomesDemonstrate an understanding of the contours of history as a varied field of study encompassing social, political, economic, constitutional, and cultural history.Demonstrate an understanding of history in general, and the interplay of world, national, and/or local events in the shaping of the world in which we live, and a better appreciation of the student’s role in society.Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communications skills.Demonstrate critical thinking skills.Demonstrate abilities to do research and find information on historical and current events.

School of Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences