2012-13 University Calendar
 Kwantlen Polytechnic University  Calendar  2012-13  Faculty of Arts  History: Associate of Arts Degree

History: Associate of Arts Degree

Description

The Associate Degree is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for work, citizenship and an enriched life as an educated person, and to lay a solid foundation for further study in the field of History.

Program Admission Requirements

General university admission requirements apply to this program including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement.

Program 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 requirements:

A minimum of 12 credits chosen from any of the following core courses:
  HIST 1113 Canada to 1867 3 credits
  HIST 1114 Canada since 1867 3 credits
  HIST 1120 Europe 1900 to 1939 3 credits
  HIST 1121 Europe since 1939 3 credits
  HIST 1130 Twentieth Century World 1900 to 1945 3 credits
  HIST 1131 Twentieth Century World 1945 to 2000 3 credits
  HIST 1145 American History 1607 to 1865 3 credits
  HIST 1146 American History 1865 to 1974 3 credits
  HIST 1150 Introduction to Traditional East Asia 3 credits
  HIST 1151 Introduction to Modern East Asia 3 credits
  HIST 2101 Europe in the Middle Ages 3 credits
  HIST 2102 Europe 1450 to 1789 3 credits
  HIST 2119 Europe 1789 to 1914 3 credits
A minimum of 9 credits chosen from History courses numbered at the 2300 level or higher.*

*Note: It is recommended that students who plan to continue to a degree program in history take a broad range of history courses during their Associate of Arts degree. Students will have ample time to specialize in particular global regions, or thematic concerns as they continue into upper division history courses. Students should establish a broad base of knowledge with their introductory courses.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive an Associate of Arts Degree in History.

Last Updated: Aug 9, 2012

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