History Transfer Pathway Associate of Arts Degree

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Program Overview

Major ID: TPHI

Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer

The History Transfer Pathway comprehensive program offers a rich exploration of local, national, and global history, equipping you with a deep understanding of significant events, ideas, and figures that have shaped our world. You’ll learn critical thinking, analytical skills, and effective communication - indispensable talents in any professional field.

Career Opportunities

Students who successfully complete the History Transfer Pathway will be prepared to transfer to a baccalaureate program in History. With a degree in History you can work in a number of fields within the government and education systems such as special collections librarians, archivists, museum work, and faculty at secondary and postsecondary institutions. A History degree is also useful preparation for careers in policy studies or the practice of law.

Program Outcomes

Students will demonstrate a broad understanding of U.S. history and at least one period of world history.
Students will make use of historical thinking.
Students will analyze historical sources, distinguishing primary from secondary sources.
Students will communicate effectively using historical evidence and methods.
Students will analyze and understand the diversity of peoples within their distinctive historical contexts.

Program Faculty

Kurt Kortenhof
kurt.kortenhof@saintpaul.edu

Ayesha Shariff
ayesha.shariff@saintpaul.edu

Program Advisor

Pathway Advisors are the Academic Advisors for the Associate of Arts degree and are located in the Advising Center, Room 1340, Main Floor. For assistance or additional information, please call our Advising Center at 651.846.1739 or email: advising@saintpaul.edu

Additional Requirements

At least 60 earned college-level credits (40 MnTC credits and 20 additional MnTC, pre-major or elective credits)
A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1711
Associate of Arts (AA) cumulative GPA of 2.0
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) cumulative GPA of 2.0
Meet Saint Paul College residency requirement: 15 credits.

Transfer Opportunities

Saint Paul College has transfer agreements & partnerships between many post-secondary institutions. For more information please go to saintpaul.edu/Transfer.

Program Requirements

Pathway Requirements

HIST 1745 - U.S. History to 1877 4 Credits
HIST 1746 - U.S. History Since 1877 4 Credits

AND one of the following:

HIST 1760 - History of World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
HIST 1761 - History of World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits

Subtotal: 11 Credits

History Electives: 9 Credits

Any MnTC Goal 5 course may be counted; however, the following are recommended:

HIST 1730 - Contemporary World History 3 Credits
HIST 1750 - Minnesota History 3 Credits
HIST 1770 - History of Women in the United States 3 Credits
HIST 1773 - African American History 3 Credits
HIST 1780 - History of Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration of the United States 3 Credits
HIST 2780 - Special Topics in History 1-6 Variable Credits
HIST 2790 - Historical Methods 2 Credits

Pathway Total: 20 Credits

MnTC Requirements

Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Course List for each Goal Area

Goal 1: Communication 9 Credits

ENGL 1711 - Composition 1 4 Credits
ENGL 1712 - Composition 2 2 Credits
COMM 17XX 3 Credits
Goal 2: Critical Thinking
Fulfilled when 10 goal areas (40 credits) are completed.
Goal 3 Natural Science 7 Credits
Two courses from two different disciplines, one of which must be a lab course.
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning 3 Credits
One course numbered between 1700-1799 or 2700-2799.
Goal 5: History, Social Science and Behavioral Sciences 9 Credits
Three courses from two different disciplines.
Pathway courses HIST 1745 and HIST 1746 will count toward Goal 5.
One additional non-HIST course is required.
Goal 6: Humanities & Fine Arts 9 Credits
Three courses from two different disciplines.
Goal Areas 7-10
Select courses to meet all 10 Goal Areas for each Goal Area

MnTC Requirements Total: 40 Credits

Course Sequence

Students are allowed to take the courses in any order. However, all course prerequisites need to be followed. For specific suggestions, please speak with a Pathway Advisor or the program faculty. Students should consult with the Program Advisor each semester. Not all courses are offered each semester; a selection of courses is offered summer term.

Total Program Credits: 60

If courses are counted in both the Pathway Requirements and the MnTC Requirements students may need to complete additional classes to reach the 60 credit total.

Information is subject to change. This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract.

Minimum Program Entry Requirements
Students entering this program must meet the following minimum program entry requirements:

Reading: Score of 250+ or grade of “C” or better in READ 0722 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0900

Writing: Score of 250+ on Reading Comprehension or grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0922 or EAPP 0900

Arithmetic: Score of 200+

Assessment Results and Prerequisites: Students admitted into Saint Paul College programs may need to complete additional courses based on assessment results and course prerequisite requirements. Certain MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have additional prerequisites.