For students with an interest in Asian, European, African and American history. History courses enhance a student’s understanding of the human experience in its multiple facets. The study of history provides links from the past to prospects for the future. Faculty are available during scheduled office hours to advise students about their courses and program. Peruse some of the offerings in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mission

The History Department of South Suburban College seeks to immerse its students as broadly as possible in that experience. Students develop writing, critical thinking, verbal and analytical skills while learning about history, government, society, and politics. We believe that such training develops our students as both active citizens and, more importantly, as fully-realized human beings.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

• Measure the impact of cultural, social, and economic conditions in the United States and the World
• Discuss the history of the United States and the World, and its peoples
• Discuss the geography of the United States and the World, and its impact
• Recognize the various forces that enter the political decision-making process for the United States and the World, and how these forces make themselves felt
• Evaluate the major policies of U.S. and World governments
• Locate specific sources of information concerning the political, social and economic history of the United States and the World
• Demonstrate an understanding of U.S. history and the World, and how it interrelates with the history of other continents
• Recognize the existence of multi-cultural societies in the United States and the World, and demonstrate an appreciation of multiple perspectives
• Evaluate federalism, historically and contemporaneously, as applying to historical events and movements in The United States and the World
• Use the past to understand contemporary issues

Careers:

Students enter into the fields of law, foreign service, journalism and public services as well as careers such as:

• History Instructor
• Historian
• Researcher
• Archival and museum work
• Historic preservationist

Recommended AA Transfer Curriculum for History

This curriculum is only a suggested transfer program and might not be appropriate for every student. Some four-year institutions accept more than 62 credit hours in transfer to fulfill requirements in history. Consult the College & Career Success Center for help in selecting courses appropriate for the program at the college or university where you plan to transfer.

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