Add a 14-, 12-, or 8-week class with start dates in February and March to stay on track and finish faster. In-person, hybrid and online options available.

Spring Schedule

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

Carmina Quirarte

Carmina Quirarte

Program Co-Lead, History
John Corbally

John Corbally

Program Co-Lead, Faculty - History

History Events

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Feb 17

2026 Financial Aid Awareness Workshop Series

February 17, 2026

2:00 pm

Pleasant Hill

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Feb 18

2026 Financial Aid Awareness Workshop Series

February 18, 2026

11:00 am

San Ramon

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Feb 18

Umoja Black History Month Transfer Panel (Pizza Provided)

February 18, 2026

11:10 am

Pleasant Hill