History Transfer Pathway

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS, 60 CREDITS

Riverland’s History Transfer Pathway AS degree provides a smooth transition to a bachelor’s program in history at any Minnesota State university. This program builds critical thinking and analytical skills through a curriculum focused on global and local history, preparing students for careers in education, research, and public service.

 Location: Austin
Program Starts: Fall Semester
Course Plan: 4 Semesters
Faculty: Tom Woodhouse | 507-433-0803 | Tom.Woodhouse@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.

Required Courses (9-12 credits)
HIST1001 United States History (Colonial to 1877) (Goal 5 & 7)
or HIST1002		 3 CR
HIST1011 Early European History (Ancient to Early Modern Era) (Goal 5 & 8)
or HIST1012		 3 CR
One or two additional survey courses to complete a sequence; Acceptable sequences include:
HIST1011 Early European History (Ancient to Early Modern Era) (Goal 5 & 8)
or HIST1012		 3 CR
HIST1001 United States History (Colonial to 1877) (Goal 5 & 7)
or HIST1002		 3 CR
General Electives
CCLS1000 First Year Experience 1 CR
- Physical Education/Health 1 CR
MnTC General Education Courses (33-34 Credits)
ENGLISH - 6 Credits from the list below
ENGL1101 Composition I (Goal 1 & 2) 3 CR
ENGL1102 Honors Composition I: Writing about Literature (Goal 1 & 2) 3 CR
ENGL1104 Composition II: Argument (Goal 1 & 2; Prereq ENGL1101) 3 CR
ENGL1105 Composition II: Research (Goal 1 & 2; Prereq ENGL1101) 3 CR
ENGL1106 Composition II: Journalism (Goal 1 & 2; Prereq ENGL1101) 3 CR
ENGL1107 Honors Composition II: Peace Studies Research (Goal 1 & 8) 3 CR
SPEECH - 3 Credits from the list below
SPCH1200 Interpersonal Communication (Goal 1 & 7) 3 CR
SPCH1100 Fundamentals of Speech (Goal 1 & 9) 3 CR
SPCH1110 Honors Fundamental of Speech (Goal 1 & 9) 3 CR
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- Goal 3 - Natural Sciences 9 CR
- Goal 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning 3-4 CR
- Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences
(No HIST courses)
- Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts 9 CR
- Electives Goals 7 – 10 7 CR

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the History Transfer Pathway program page at riverland.edu.