George Mason VCCS Transfer Guides

2026-27 History, B.A.

History, B.A.

These are suggested courses which fulfill some degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in History.  Transfer associate’s degree programs and courses vary among the 23 VCCS colleges.  Be sure to consult your community college academic advisor each semester to make sure you are on track to graduate with an A.A. or A.A.& S or A.S. degree.

Students who have taken ENG 111 spring 2024 or prior will receive credit for ENGH 101 (Composition). Students who take ENG 111 after spring 2024 will receive ENGH— (English elective), which does not satisfy Mason Core.

VCCSMason Equivalent
ENG 111 and ENG 112ENGH — and ENGH 101
MTH 154MATH 106
CST 100 or 110COMM 100 or 101
ArtsArts
Global ContextsGlobal Contexts
200 level English LiteratureENGH 202
Natural Science Lecture and LabNatural Science Lecture and Lab
Natural Science LectureNatural Science Lecture
HIS 121 and HIS 122HIST 121 and HIST 122
HIS 101 and HIS 102HIST 101 and HIST 102
Foreign Language proficiencyForeign Language proficiency
PHI or RELPHIL or RELI
HIS 112HIST 125
Social & Behavioral Science (non HIS)Social & Behavioral Science (non HIST)

Notes

Intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language is required.  VCCS foreign language course 202 satisfies this requirement.

Mason Core-VCCS equivalencies can be found here: Mason Core – VCCS Equivalency Table