1. College Success

• COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)

• Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond.

2. History of U. S. I

• HIST& 156 History of U. S. I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The US history sequence and the world history sequence are the foundational history courses.

3. Research Essentials

• INFO 101 Research Essentials (2 credits)

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.

5. Math Course Recommendation

The math course you select will depend on the transfer institution you plan to attend and your math placement.  Your advisor will assist you in selecting the appropriate course(s).

Mathematics Courses  

6. History of US II

• HIST& 157 History of U. S. II (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The US history sequence and the world history sequence are the foundational history courses.

7. Communication Course Recommendation

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• CMST 105 Intercultural Communication (5 credits)
• CMST& 220 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.

8. History of US III

• HIST& 158 History of U.S. III (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The US history sequence and the world history sequence are the foundational history courses.

9. English Composition II

• ENGL& 102 Composition II: Argumentation and Research (5 credits)

• Course purpose: All professions involving history require the ability to impart historical knowledge in a clear and professional way, particularly in writing. This in class in particular you would develop the research skills that a professional with training in history would be expected to have.

10. Survey of Environmental Science

• ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Interactions with and protection of our environment is a key focus of contemporary historiography. This will also provide an engaging entry point to introduce you to the scientific method.

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11. History/Education Course Recommendation

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• EDUC& 202 Introduction to Education (5 credits)

• Course purpose: For students intending to pursue a career as a history teacher, this course is critical. For students interested in a different career path, HIST& 126 or HIST & 127 is recommended.

• HIST& 126 World Civilizations I (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The US history sequence and the world history sequence are foundational history courses.

• HIST& 127 World Civilizations II (5 credits)

• Course purpose: History of Latin America is a more specialized option, relevant if you have an interest in that particular region, or anticipate that you will be working with individuals from a Latin American background.

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.

13. Physical Geography

• GEOG 210 Physical Geography (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Geography is a critical element in the understanding of historical events.

14. History/Education Course Recommendation

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• EDUC 190 Education Practicum (3-5 credits)

• Course purpose: For students intending to pursue a career as a history teacher, this course is critical. For students interested in a different career path, the HIST 265 is recommended.

• HIST 265 History of Latin American Since 1810 (5 credits)

• Course purpose: History of Latin America is a more specialized option, relevant for students who have an interest in that particular region, or anticipate that they will be working with individuals from a Latin American background.

15. Humanities Course Recommendation

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• ART& 100 Art Appreciation (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Art is a key to understanding the evolution of world cultures and is a critical tool used by historians in understanding the values and concerns of different times and civilizations. 

• 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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• INTS 107 Introduction to International Studies (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Relationships around the world are critical.  International Studies will help you with knowledge of current political events, particularly important in fields such as teacher or journalist.

• ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Anthropology would help you develop  with an interest in cultures of the world. 

• PSYC& 100 General Psychology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: For students interested in pursuing a career in teaching.

• POLS& 101 Introduction to Political Science (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This social science requirement will be useful if you are planning to enter a field requiring knowledge of current political events such as becoming a journalist or teacher.

17. History/Math/World Language Course Recommendation

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• HIST& 128 World Civilizations III (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The US history sequence and the world history sequence are foundational history courses.

• MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course would be the preferred option for students hoping to enter a field requiring students to engage in historical research.

18. Natural Science Course Recommendation

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• ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology (5 credits)

• Course purpose: The history of humanity and its evolution is a critical element of natural history.

• ASTR& 100 Survey of Astronomy (5 credits)

• Course purpose: This course provides some of the key concepts for natural history, including the origins of our universe. Often world history courses will begin with the big bang.

19. History Course Recommendation

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• HIST 272 Survey of Middle East History (5 credits)
• HIST 260 History of Russia and the Soviet Union (5 credits)
• HIST 270 Introduction to the Far East (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Global awareness as a key skill for historians. 

• HIST& 214 Pacific Northwest History (5 credits)

• Course purpose: Pacific Northwest History would be the preferred option if you are planning on a career teaching in Washington State. 

Total Credits: 90