Associate of Arts Degree in History
Description
In the Associate of Arts Degree in History you will be introduced to the discipline and will be prepared for further study, either in History, or in other areas. By completing the Associate of Arts degree you will gain a broader understanding of the world in which you live and will become a more informed and engaged citizen. You can focus on a particular geographic region; however, we recommend that you complete as broad a range of courses as possible.
The Associate of Arts degree can be used as an entry pathway into the Bachelor of Arts Degree in History; however, you should note that the BA only requires six credits of History at the first year level and six credits of History at the second year level.
History courses are reading and writing intensive. It is therefore strongly recommended that you complete the English requirements of your degree within your first two semesters.
Faculty's website: kpu.ca/arts
Department's website: kpu.ca/arts/history
Admission Requirements
The Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, apply to this program.
Curricular Requirements
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum grade of C in each course and meet the following course requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select a minimum of 12 credits of the following core courses: | 12 | |
| Cultures in Collision: Canada to 1867 | ||
| Forged in Fire: Canada since 1867 | ||
HIST 1120 | ||
HIST 1121 | ||
| Empires in Arms: Twentieth Century World 1900-1945 | ||
| Atom Bombs to the Internet: Twentieth Century World 1945-2000 | ||
| Expansion, Revolution, & Civil War: American History 1607-1865 | ||
| World Wars, Reform, & Cold War: American History 1865-1960 | ||
| Beyond the Middle Kingdom: Introduction to East Asian History | ||
| Europe in the Middle Ages | ||
| Europe 1450 to 1789 | ||
| Europe 1789 to 1914 | ||
| Select a minimum of 9 credits from courses in HIST numbered 2300 or higher. | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive an Associate of Arts Degree in History.
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