“The past is never dead. It isn’t even past,” said author William Faulkner. Studying history illuminates how distant and recent events affect the present. MPC’s History program provides opportunities to gain perspective and an appreciation for the complex motivations and movements that power human change.
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Employers view history graduates as smart, creative critical thinkers. Because history
teaches students how, rather than what, to think, skills are versatile and widely
applicable in a range of fields. Entry-level positions in K-12 education, legal and
paralegal, archival, curatorial, and technical writing/editing are presently in demand.
2
Years to Transfer
43%
HS Teachers with History BA
$55,714
Average Starting Salary - History Majors
Unlocking a Passion for the Past
"The variety of courses available made each class unique and a lot of fun. MPC showed
me that I had a passion for history and was excited to pursue this passion. I truly
believe that if I did not discover my passion for history, I would not have succeeded
in school."
Jordan Leininger
MPC Alumni
Transfer Degree
MPC’s History program provides an introduction to the widely ranging historical record
of human experience while developing research and analytical skills. Explore multiple
pathways for transfer into the CSU system for further history coursework or for adding
a historical dimension to study of other disciplines.
Associate in Arts for Transfer
History
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