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Academic Programs

History

Degrees/Certificates

Associate in Arts
Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the History Program will be able to:

  • CRITICAL THINKING: Think critically in reading about topics in History, thereby identifying problems, theses, arguments, evidence and conclusions.
  • COMMUNICATION : Write or speak about topics in History, thereby addressing problems, formulating theses, making arguments, analyzing and weighing evidence, and deriving conclusions.
  • PERSONAL ACTION S AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY: Demonstrate an ability to understand one’s role in society, take responsibility for one’s own actions, and make ethical decisions in complex situations.
  • GLOBAL AWARENESS: Articulate similarities and contrasts among cultures, times, and environments, demonstrating an understanding of cultural pluralism.

Students will be assessed through a combination of performance evaluations, written assignments, and written tests and quizzes.