| General Education Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| English 101, English Composition | 3 |
| English 102, English Composition, or Communication 101, Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
| *Humanities/Fine Arts | 6 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| *Natural Sciences | 8 |
| Social Sciences | 6 |
Learn from the past
If you love learning how countries and societies came to be, history may be a great field for you to study. With a wide variety of different eras, countries and customs to study, you can find something that truly piques your interest.
Spanish-American philosopher George Santayana famously said, “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it." Recording and explaining the past helps us understand our future – and it also helps you learn how to learn. You’ll explore multiple sources to see an event from different angles, learning both what happened then and how it impacts our lives now.
Live in the past. History is a pretty general term – which means you get a great intro into the field. Classes cover everything from American history to western civilization to Asian history and more.
Back to your future. Studying history opens doors in a variety of fields like teaching, government, law and more. You learn to find accurate information and analyze it, thinking critically about the world around you.
Move forward and make history. An associate degree in history truly stands the test of time. No matter which field you choose, you’ll have a great foundation to continue to a four-year college.
If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should become familiar with your chosen school’s requirements. See your Academic Advisor for assistance in developing your Student Education Plan (SEP) or visit lakemichigancollege.edu/transfer.
*From at least two academic disciplines. **Credit hours listed are based on minimum earned. For example, Mathematics courses have 3, 4 or 5 credits.
Faculty, History
Dr. Paine has been teaching history at LMC since August 2002. He received a B. A. and M. A.
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