History Associate in Arts
Program Overview
History is the study of the events, patterns and cycles that have shaped our present world. Depending on the area of specialization, history may examine political events, social evolution, cultural developments or a combination of these. The two-year program at MDC prepares students for transfer with courses in American, African-American and Latin American history, and surveys of American, English and world literature. Professional historians (e.g. museum curators and educators) tend to pursue the Doctoral degree, but the Bachelor’s degree in history can prepare students for graduate work in law or political science, and apply to careers requiring good writing or analytical skills.
| Estimated tuition cost: | $7,093.20 |
| Program credits: | 60 |
| Estimated time to complete: | 2 years |
Program Details
This is a pathway program. The AA degree pathway is designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions by providing them with the necessary general education credits and elective courses. Earning an Associate of Arts (AA) degree at MDC guarantees admission into one of the state's public universities where students can complete a bachelor's degree. An advisor will work with you to determine which elective courses will lay the best foundation for your selected major and continued studies.
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Career Prospects
Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.
Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
74 Sociologists are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 2.7% over the next four years.
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.
1,386 Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 6.5% over the next four years.
Study the nature and use of areas of the Earth's surface, relating and interpreting interactions of physical and cultural phenomena. Conduct research on physical aspects of a region, including land forms, climates, soils, plants, and animals, and conduct research on the spatial implications of human activities within a given area, including social characteristics, economic activities, and political organization, as well as researching interdependence between regions at scales ranging from local to global.
19 Geographers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 0.0% over the next four years.
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
110 Historians are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 8.2% over the next four years.
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
87 Political Scientists are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 3.4% over the next four years.
Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
24,867 Postsecondary Anthropology and Archeology Teachers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 4.0% over the next four years.
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