About our Liberal Studies
Associate Degree: History Focus
You know history is more than dusty dates and long-dead leaders. In your mind, you can see the great Roman roads expanding the empire across the known world. You can smell the acrid musket fire at Concord. You read the words of Joshua Chamberlain to the 20th Maine and your blood stirs. History is an adventure, and you want to learn its lessons. You can do that through our Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Studies with a focus in History.
The program is designed to provide a foundation of study that prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The curriculum is built on general education classes, supplemented with history courses, other social sciences, and introductory foreign language study. This concentration is excellent preparation for a major in history at the baccalaureate level which could lead to careers in law, teaching, government, public relations, museum work and many other areas.
Please note: You are only eligible to receive one Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies degree. You may not receive a second or subsequent degree in Liberal Studies with a different focus.
Graduation Outcomes
What opportunities does this program provide?
Launch Your Career
SMCC graduates in this program have gone on to work as:
- Government Employee
- Journalist
- Lawyer
- Librarian
- Public Historian/Archivist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Teacher
Continue Your Education
SMCC graduates have used our transfer agreements to continue their education at:
- Johnson & Wales University
- Maine College of Art
- Mount Holyoke College
- Saint Joseph’s College
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Thomas College
- University of Maine
- University of New England
- University of Southern Maine
- Wellesley College
Available transfer agreements for this program include:
How do I complete this program?
Browse the information below to view our program requirements and how you might complete this program.
Estimated Full-Time Degree Completion Time
Please note, these estimates are based on a student taking an average of 15 credits per semester and do not include college preparatory or developmental courses.
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Related Programs
Not ready to commit to a degree program? We may have other options that work for you.
Did you know that we offer a broad array of short-term workforce training programs that allow you to enter the workforce and start earning quickly? These programs are a great way to enter a career in your area of interest and to become accustomed to college classes. They are also often grant-funded (free of charge to trainees). And, if you find you want to keep going, we can help you find a related academic degree or certificate program of interest with which you can continue your education.
Costs & Financial Aid
This degree program may have specific associated costs which are important to know before attending. We encourage you to apply for financial aid which provides funds in the form of grants and scholarship (free), loans (need to repay) and student employment (earned money.)
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Contact Us:
Admissions: 207-741-5800 or smccadmissions@mainecc.edu
Department Chair: Eben Miller, 207-741-5683 or emiller@mainecc.edu