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Dec 05, 2024
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2024-2025 Pierce College Catalog
History (AA-DTA) Course Map
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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field and for transfer to a four-year institution. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. If you want to change a course on this map you must speak with an advisor to assure you meet all degree requirements. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete an Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) Degree Requirements Degree, you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements. Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!
Important note about transfer: colleges and universities may change their requirements at any time, so this map is not a guarantee of transfer. You will need to check transfer requirements with your intended four-year school.
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Action Item: Meet with Advisor
Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
4. English Composition I
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
Course purpose: All professions involving history require the ability to impart historical knowledge in a clear and professional way, particularly in writing. Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course.
7. Communication Course Recommendation
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- CMST& 220 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (5 credits)
Course purpose: Both of these course are especially useful if you are training to be a teacher. For other careers it will also be useful for professional setting. Intercultural knowledge has additional benefits if you are planning to work with individuals from other cultures. - CMST& 240 Intercultural Communication (5 credits)
Course purpose: The examination of the effects of culture upon the process of communication. Using theory and skill development, students are prepared to communicate effectively both within and across cultures.
9. English Composition II
10. Survey of Environmental Science
11. History/Education Course Recommendation
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12. Philosophy Course Recommendation
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- PHIL& 101 Introduction to Philosophy (5 credits)
- PHIL& 115 Critical Thinking (5 credits)
Course purpose: These are useful for critical thinking, familiarization with varieties of culture and the evolution of human thought. Intellectual history is an important aspect of historical inquiry. Between the two philosophy options, Introduction to Philosophy is recommended because it has more of an historical approach. Critical Thinking would be of more interest if you have an interest in the structure of formal logic and argumentation.
14. History/Education Course Recommendation
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15. Humanities Course Recommendation
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- ART& 100 Art Appreciation (5 credits)
- MUSC& 105 Music Appreciation (5 credits)
Course purpose: Historians draw connections between civilizations and cultures, compare and contrast civilizations and cultures and understand historical reasons for cultural differences. This course will be particularly helpful if you have an interest in current events and would be especially useful for future teachers.
16. Social Science Course Recommendation
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17. History/Math/World Language Course Recommendation
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18. Natural Science Course Recommendation
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19. History Course Recommendation
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