History Transfer

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Program Goals Statement

The Liberal Arts: History Transfer program provides a comprehensive and rigorous foundation for students who plan to transfer to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. History is the construction of knowledge about the past and how the past relates to the present. Students who study history develop the skills of analysis, critical thinking, and superior written communication. Graduates of Bachelor's Degree programs in History go on to work in secondary and higher education, public history, research, law, government, and business. 

Program Information

Liberal Arts: History is a MassTransfer A2B Mapped Program with the Massachusetts State Universities or Universities of Massachusetts.

The History Transfer concentration prepares the student for transfer to a 4-year institution to purse a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.

When choosing electives, and for a complete listing of eligible MassTransfer programs, current Bristol articulation agreements, and to complete an A2B Program search visit the Transfer Affairs website, to ensure all credits will be transferred and applied to your degree.

MassTransfer A2B Pathway

The Liberal Arts - History Transfer program is a MassTransfer A2B Mapped Program with some Massachusetts State Universities. When choosing electives, complete an A2B Program Search to determine available transfer institutions and to ensure all credits will be transferred and applied to your degree.

Degree Requirements

General Courses

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
33-34

Elective Courses

Course #
Title
Credits
Lab Science Elective  +
4
Science Elective  +
3 - 4
Literature Elective  +
3
Information Literacy Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16-17

Program Electives

Course #
Title
Credits
History A2B Pathway Electives  +
6
History Program Electives  +
6
Sub-Total Credits
12
Total credits:
61-63

Course Sequencing

Item #
Title
Credits
Lab Science Elective  +
4
Sub-Total Credits
16
Item #
Title
Credits
Literature Elective  +
3
Science Elective  +
3 - 4
Program Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16
Item #
Title
Credits
Information Literacy Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Overview

Academic Area

Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

Degree Offered

Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts (History Transfer)

Program

Liberal Arts

Program Code

LA_LAHS

Program Contact

Robyn Worthington
Department Chair
Robyn.Worthington@BristolCC.edu

Patricia Sherblom
Dean of Behavioral & Social Sciences and Education
Patricia.Sherblom@BristolCC.edu

Campus

Fall River

CIP Code

24.0101