History
Associate of Arts
Division: Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Division Chair: Martha Rottman, mrottman@sunyrockland.edu
Department Chair: Bruce Delfini, bdelfini@sunyrockland.edu
Department Support Staff: Joan Asch, jasch@sunyrockland.edu
Department Office: Academic II, Room 2231, Phone: 845-574-4331
Why Study History?
History chronologically explores significant events in the past and attempts to explain their causes. The study of History examines biographies, documents, firsthand personal accounts and the findings of archaeologists.
Students interested in a degree in history can begin their educational goals by pursuing the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science degree at RCC.
Degrees Offered:
Occupational Objectives:
Students who wish to pursue a career in history can continue their education by transferring to a four-year institution. Upon completion of their education students can obtain positions in the fields of education, research, government, and other related areas.
5 Top Reasons
To Study History at RCC:
- FACULTY: Learn from Instructors with the rare combination of practical work experience in the field and advanced academic degrees.
- VALUE: Affordable tuition for a quality education. Scholarships, financial aid.
- CONVENIENT: Balance part-time study with work, family or other time commitments. On-campus childcare available.
- TRANSFER: Agreements with many four-year colleges for seamless transfer to pursue multiple bachelor’s degree options.
- SUPPORT: Small class sizes, individual attention, free tutoring.
Opportunities at Rockland Community College:
There are more than 40 student clubs with special interests and socializing opportunities. Activities include sports, student government, and clubs like Robotics, Video Game & Animé, Chess, Computers, Art, Christian Fellowship, Environment, Haitian, Habitat for Humanity, Hillel, and Outlook, the award-winning student newspaper.
Discipline Goals:
The history discipline will provide students an understanding of the major events, historical developments and the individuals who shaped the social and political climate of a particular culture or region. Students will learn to appreciate the contributions and interactions of the many cultures and people comprising the civilizations of the past and present.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of courses in history, students will be able to:
- Identify common patterns of economic, social and political behavior
- Recognize and understand the motives influencing crucial social, political and military decisions
- Identify the most significant historical people, institutions and events and understand their pivotal roles in history
- Explain historical causes and the effects