History

Why study History at CCC

History programs create humanists who are individuals educated broadly across the curriculum and who draw conclusions from the evidence. Their methods and broad understanding make humanists independent thinkers.

As a history student at CCC, through the study of the past, you will develop and expand not only your knowledge of the human condition but also various analytical and presentation skills. The types of activities you might enjoy include:

  • Researching and presenting information
  • Reading and storytelling
  • Teaching and life-long learning
  • Analyzing evidence and drawing conclusions
  • Developing and debating reliable research techniques

Our Philosophy

History is the study of the human condition; politically, economically, socially, intellectually, and culturally. It examines all facets of the human experience from the rise of civilization to the present. No other discipline covers the range of subjects that are touched upon by history: This is what makes history unique. History is one of the most democratizing experiences in the college, addressing the history of people from across the world, across social classes, races, and genders.

Courses and Programs

History Courses:
Course Course Title Units
HISTORY 1 Western Civilization To 1648 3
HISTORY 2 Western Civilization From 1648 3
HISTORY 11 United States History To 1877 3
HISTORY 12 United States History Since 1865 3
HISTORY 12H Honors United States History Since 1865 3
HISTORY 20 World Civilizations I, To 1600 3
HISTORY 23 World Civilizations II, From 1500 3
HISTORY 31 A Survey of the History of Africa 3
HISTORY 33 A Survey of Latin American History 3
HISTORY 35 The History of East Asia: A History 3

History Degree and Certificate Programs:
Program Type Major Code
History AA-T C.7380.AA-T

Career Opportunities

Individuals interested in history as a profession may find useful information about potential careers on the website of the American Historical Association, the leading professional historical organization in the United States.

Historians as Educators

  • Elementary Schools
  • Secondary Schools
  • Postsecondary Education
  • Historic Sites and Museums

Historians as Researchers

  • Museums and Historical Organizations
  • Cultural Resources Management and Historic Preservation
  • Think Tanks

Historians as Information Managers

  • Archivists
  • Records Managers
  • Librarians
  • Information Managers

Historians as Communicators

  • Writers and Editors
  • Journalists
  • Documentary Editors
  • Producers of Multimedia Material

Historians as Advocates

  • Lawyers and Paralegal's
  • Litigation Support
  • Legislative Staff Work
  • Foundations
  • Historians in Businesses and Associations

Historians in Corporations

  • Contract Historians
  • Historians and Nonprofit Associations

Contact Us

History Contacts
Name Discipline E-mail
Rachel Moring-Garcia Counselor rachel.moring@cloviscollege.edu
Dr. Jennifer Hanson History Instructor jennifer.heyne@cloviscollege.edu
Dr. Patrick Fontes History Instructor patrick.fontes@cloviscollege.edu
Dr. Mona Rocha History Instructor mona.rocha@cloviscollege.edu

Resources

American Historical Association

American Historical Association (AHA)

The American Historical Association is the largest professional organization serving historians in all fields and all professions. The AHA is a trusted voice advocating for history education, the professional work of historians, and the critical role of historical thinking in public life.

American Historical Association
American Historical Society

American Historical Society

The AHSGR-Central California Chapter is located in Fresno, California, in the heart of one of the worlds most diverse agricultural and ethnic regions. In 1971 this Chapter was founded as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to archive, research, and promote the history of Germans from Russia. We fund our organization through a number of events, such as making homemade noodles 4 (four) times a year and also patron and memorial donations.

American Historical Society
Fresno County Historical Society

Fresno County Historical Society

For over 100 years, the Fresno County Historical Society has worked to bring life to the heritage of our region by collecting, preserving, interpreting and holding in public trust the records and artifacts that document the people of Fresno County and the Central Valley of California.

Fresno County Historical Society