Are you curious about the past and how it shapes the present? Then history is for you!
This program offers a wide variety of courses for undergraduates and life-long learners. Grow your knowledge as you learn how to apply critical thinking skills, analyze the causes and effects of historical events, and explain how these events impacted diverse groups of people. This is a great path for anyone interested in a career in education, public service, or law.
Career Opportunities
The history program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:
With additional education:
- Teacher / Professor
- Journalist / Broadcaster
- Archivist / Museum Curator
- Writer / Artist
- Preservationist
Degree
Change your life with a history degree. Our program gives you options to explore.
About degrees and certificates
Certificates:
A certificate readily prepares you to enter a particular field or career. It can also give you new skills for advancement in the workplace.
Associate Degrees:
An associate degree requires a broader education for career options in a range of industries. It's a great step towards earning a bachelor degree at a four-year school or entering the workforce sooner.
Associate Degrees for Transfer:
A transfer degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program. Earning one can guarantee admission to California State Universities, some private and online universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). ADTs, along with a transfer agreement guarantee (TAG) with the University of California system can help you achieve your goals for less. Learn about transfer services.
Meet our History Faculty
History Events
Apr 23
Columbia G.S. (School of General Studies) Session
April 23, 2026
3:00 pm
Pleasant Hill
Learn more about Columbia G.S. (School of General Studies) Session
Apr 29
Financial Aid Pop-Up Event
April 29, 2026
1:00 pm
Pleasant Hill
Learn more about Financial Aid Pop-Up Event
May 01
C.S.U. East Bay Campus Tour
May 1, 2026
7:45 am
Pleasant Hill
Learn more about C.S.U. East Bay Campus Tour