This program provides an introduction to the field of history and prepares students for transfer into a bachelor’s degree program. Students will investigate the past, assess primary sources and craft-evidence based arguments while being challenged to consider specific time periods, regions, cause, effect and general change over time. Students who successfully complete this concentration can expect advanced standing upon transfer to a bachelor’s program in this area of study.
- Analyze and interpret materials relating to the human experience.
- Identify credible sources of information, analyze collected data and produce evidence-based assignments by locating a range of primary sources and secondary sources including unpublished texts, maps, artifacts, archeological remains, and images, scholarly journal and peer reviewed resources.
- Produce written material that demonstrate abilities to conduct research, develop an argument and organize supporting materials.
- Evaluate the impact of geography on the development of societies throughout time.
- Compare and contrast past and contemporary societies, politics and cultures.
- Generate an appreciation and deeper understanding of human values, diversity and cultures throughout time and place.
- Understand and apply historiography.
Liberal Arts Requirements
45 Semester Hours
Program Requirements
16 Semester Hours
Suggested Program Sequence
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester
The history concentration provides exceptional transfer possibilities to public and private colleges in-state and nationwide. Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Plattsburgh, Marist College, Sage College, and Siena College.