History Transfer Pathway Winona and Red Wing Campus OVERVIEW If you are curious about the past, you will find great rewards in the study of history. What happened a decade ago? A century ago? A thousand years ago? In the History Transfer Pathway program at Minnesota State College Southeast you will learn about the events of the past that brought us to where we are today. This 2-year Associate of Arts degree is designed for direct transfer to any of the seven universities in the Minnesota State System. History is more than memorizing the “facts,” like dates, times, and places. History is how we discover and tell the story of the past. In your history classes, you will analyze texts critically, evaluate and form judgments on past historical events, and communicate your conclusions in spoken and written form. In our program, advanced courses in Minnesota, American Indian, and music history will help you build skills in courses at the sophomore level, using historical research, writing, and museum experience. The study of history is part of a well-rounded education in the liberal arts. Skills in research, writing, and critical thinking are relevant to all careers and professions. MAJORS WITHIN History Transfer Pathway See back for program plan AA Degree 60 Credits Completing the A.A. and bachelors’s degree is the first step in this educational process. PROGRAM OUTCOMES Program graduates will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of history in core areas of U.S. and world history 2. Make use of historical thinking 3. Analyze historical sources, distinguishing primary from secondary sources 4. Communicate effectively using historical evidence and methods 5. Analyze and understand the diversity of peoples within their distinctive historical contexts. PROGRAM COSTS - estimated cost including tuition, books and supplies History Transfer Pathway $13,674 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Provides foundational coursework for continuing onward to a major in history at a 4-year college or university. Advanced special topic courses at the sophomore level involve historical research into primary source material and museum experience. Along with a variety of courses offered in the social sciences, the History Transfer Pathway can provide preparation for working toward a social studies teaching license. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Students will generally go on to complete a bachelor’s degree or higher. A degree in history can lead to a wide variety of career fields, including: • Teaching • Research • Historic Preservation • Documentary/Multimedia Editors • Cultural Resources Management 60 2020-2022 College Catalog
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