History is not simply the memorization of facts and dates, rather history is a personal story of people, the choices they make, and the consequences those choices will have upon future generations. Students who choose to pursue an Associate of Arts Degree with an emphasis in History at 亚色影库 College discuss, research, and document moments in the human story including:
- The fall of the Roman Empire
- The radical ideas of the American Revolution
- The trauma of the Civil War
- The hardship of the Dust Bowl
- The tragic assassination of President Kennedy
- The complex events of 9/11 that continue to impact our culture, politics, and daily lives
The History Department at 亚色影库 College provides a survey of World Civilizations, American History, and Texas History guided by experienced, passionate faculty committed to fostering success through individual attention to students. Our history students transfer to a four-year college or university to advance their historical knowledge and skills. History courses at 亚色影库 College also correspond with the requirements to transfer and attain a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year institution. Please see the 亚色影库 College Course Catalog for detailed course information.
History Students at 亚色影库 College acquire skills desired by 21st century employers such as:
- The ability to write and speak well
- The ability to analyze a problem and provide an innovative, workable solution
- The ability to apply knowledge and skills in new setting
- A strong sense of ethics and integrity
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亚色影库 this Program
Degrees & Certifications | Program Length |
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Associate of Arts Degree | Four Semesters |
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- National Parks Services Ranger
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Associate of Arts, General Studies - History / Political Science
Freshman Year First Semester Second Semester ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 Life & Physical Science *
4 SPCH 1315 or 1321 3 HIST 1301 US History I *** 3 HIST 1302 US History II ***
3 BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 SOCI 1301 Introductory Sociology 3 MATH 1314 **** 3 Life & Physical Science * 4 TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 Sophomore Year First Semester Second Semester GOVT 2305 Federal Government ** 3 GOVT 2306 Texas Government ** 3 HIST 2321 World Civilizations I *** 3 HIST 2322 or 2301 *** 3 ENGL 23XX 3 ECON 2302 Principles of Economics 3 Creative Arts * 3 Elective * (additional HIST preferred) 3 ECON 2301 Principles of Economics 3 Elective * 1 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 13 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60 * See core curriculum course options.
** Political Science Field of Study courses.
*** History Field of Study Courses.
**** Students wishing to take additional Field of Study courses should take MATH 1342.
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Meet the Faculty
![John Caraway Headshot](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/JohnCaraway_Headshot.jpg)
John Caraway
Professor of History and Government
Abilene Campus
(325) 794-4546
john.caraway@cisco.edu
Randy Golson
Professor of History and Government
Abilene Campus
(325) 794-4563
randy.golson@cisco.edu
![Bill Hagood Headshot](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/BillHagood_Headshot.jpg)
William Hagood
Professor of History
亚色影库 Campus
(254) 442-5164
william.hagood@cisco.edu
![Meredith Little Headshot](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/MeredithLittle_Headshot.jpg)
Meredith Little
History & Government Professor
亚色影库 Campus
meredith.little@cisco.edu
![Staci Shupe Headshot2](/uploads/images/general/Headshots/_smallSquare/StaciShupe_Headshot2.jpg)
Staci Shupe
Professor of History and Government
Abilene & 亚色影库 Campuses
325-794-4428 | 254-442-5160
staci.shupe@cisco.edu