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Associate of Arts in Military History
The Associate of Arts in Military History degree explores the origins of armed conflict in ancient times to patterns of Western warfare in the modern era. From the American Revolution to present day, the curriculum examines national military powers, war doctrines, crucial battles, and political leaders and their foreign policies that led to conflict. This online associate degree also emphasizes professional research, writing, and critical thinking skills. An associate degree can be beneficial in fields where historical knowledge is needed, such as curators, guides, archivists, or consultants, or for continuing toward a bachelor’s level education. Many university faculty members teaching these courses are published historians or military leaders who bring unique perspectives and relevant research into the classroom. You’ll also connect and interact online with other students who share your enthusiasm for history.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Identify major historical developments and be able to examine the past from diverse perspectives.
- Apply historical reason to the study of the past and think in terms of causation, context, chronology, change, and continuity.
- Implement historical method through posing questions and conducting research analyzing evidence and articulating defensible conclusions.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
18
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Elective Requirements
12
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (18 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
18
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Elective Requirements (12 semester hours)
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Select any courses comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not already taken to fulfill requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements
12
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Total Semester Hours
12
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.