History Transfer Major

Liberal Arts and Transfer

Engage in rigorous explorations of the past with the goal of developing a more nuanced understanding of societies and cultures while learning to be a skilled critical thinker, communicator and writer. You will graduate and, following completion of a bachelor's degree in history, qualify for a variety of employment opportunities including historical consulting, teaching, archivist work, writing and researching.

The History Transfer Major A.A. degree fulfills the first two years of a four-year degree at many Iowa Universities. Individual program courses may also transfer to other four-year universities. This program puts you on a successful path to earn a bachelor's degree.

Award: Associate of Arts
Credits: 60
Locations: Calmar, Online, Peosta
Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer

Paying for the Program

$13,440*

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $15,180*

There are many options available for tuition savings. Contact the Admissions or Financial Aid office for more information.

Financial Aid Info
  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
  3. Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years.
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Northeast Iowa Community College maintains formal transfer agreements with the institutions listed below.  If you plan to transfer to a four-year college, you should consult with your NICC advisor and an advisor at the four-year institution you intend to transfer with any questions or to select courses that satisfy the requirements of that institution. 

David Redmond, Ph.D.
Humanities Instructor

  • Email: redmondd@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 2397
  • Location: Peosta