in the USACollege of the Desert is a medium-sized public college offering many disciplines along with the history program and located in Palm Desert, California. The school is operating since 1958 and is currently offering associate's degrees in General History.
College of the Desert is rather inexpensive - tuition cost is about $11,000 a year. If you look for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in California listing.
It is reported that College of the Desert area is relatively safe; the college is reported to have a fair rating for on-campus safety.