The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer is designed to prepare students for successful transfer into upper division university programs with the objective of earning baccalaureate degrees with a history emphasis. To encourage students participation, individually and collectively, in an ongoing 2500 year old tradition of historical inquiry—inquiry undertaken with the goal of telling “a true story of the human past.” To show students how history practitioners—from ancient to modern; and from every known human culture—have pursued and achieved this “truth-telling”, and to cultivate the cognitive skills and methodological applications suitable for attaining “true stories” in our 21st century of human endeavor. To prepare history program participants for successful transfer into upper level university history programs (e.g. California State University and University of California systems) so as to earn baccalaureate degrees with a history emphasis. To assist students in seamlessly transferring to a CSU with a history major.<br><br>Program learning outcomes - 1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize historical data into independent interpretations. 2. Understand and value the importance of diverse perspectives in history. 3. Analyze the cause and effects of historical events. 4. Organize and express their thoughts clearly and coherently in both oral and written formats.