History (A.A. Emphasis)
Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods · Campus, IL · 1 mo ago
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History
At a Glance
- Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree
- General education courses that can transfer to a four-year institution
- 23 hours of elective courses focusing on specific history interests
Civil Rights Pilgrimage
The Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley Brooks Institute supports the annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage since 2002.
- Four-day bus tour in April
- Traveling to destinations marking milestone events
- Exploring the rich cultural history of the civil rights movement
Careers
Trajectories beyond teaching include:
- Law
- Public history
- Historic preservation
- Communications
- Government work
- Business and industry
Bright Career Outlook
According to O*NET Online, Historians have a bright career outlook with a projected growth of 6 to 8% between 2023-2033.
- Sample job titles: County Historian, County Records Management Officer (County RMO), Historian, Historic Interpreter, Historic Sites Registrar, Historical Interpreter, Research Associate, and Researcher
Transfer Made Simple
MCC works to ensure credits move easily to four-year colleges and universities.
- Specific transfer agreements with many four-year institutions
- Freshman- and sophomore-level courses easily transfer to a four-year college or university
- Courses may apply toward your degree or as elective credits
Related Programs
- Social Sciences and Public Service Pathway
- Economics
- Paralegal
- Political Science
- Sociology
Visit Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to view salary information and employment outlook.
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