Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATION - 2009
History and Government Program
(Associate of Arts Degrees):

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Overview

Program ID - AA.HSGOV

This concentration prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges or universities and provides a foundation for advanced studies for students who major in history or political science. Students interested in transferring credits from this program to a four-year institution should see a transfer counselor to select appropriate electives.

Career Outlook:
Graduates of this concentration may qualify to transfer to fouryear colleges or universities as juniors. The concentration is excellent preparation for careers in law, teaching, government, museums, or similar public service fields. A bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement for entry into many of these fields. Graduate work may be necessary, as well.

Upon completetion of this concentration graduates will be able to:

• Understand how societies change over time and the implications for today.
• Understand the social, political and economic developments of specific societies at specific moments in history.
• Use the critical thinking and writing skills developed in the classroom in a variety of academic and employment situations.

Students enrolling in this degree program can earn World Studies Emphasis certification simultaneously.

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