History

Quick Facts

• Courses:
  • Core Curriculum Requirement:
    • American History
    • Language, Culture & Philosophy
  • Degree & certificate plan requirements
• Courses are offered at: all campuses

Summary

Studying history and the human experience helps us understand people and societies.

While studying history, you will develop skills in:

• Critical thinking
• Analysis
• Assessment of evidence
• Communication

Transferring Is Easy

Field of Study

If you complete a Field of Study, you can transfer your credits into any Texas state school for its freshman/sophomore course requirements in the field.

• History Field of Study

Want to transfer 1 or 2 courses?

• Our U.S. History courses apply to the 6 hours required for bachelor’s degree in all Texas colleges and universities.
• Our World Civilization and Western Civilization World Geography courses meet requirements for many majors and are also transferable.

Courses

• History Course Descriptions

Careers

Studying history prepares you for careers in diverse areas, including:

• Education
• Civil service
• Business management
• Law
• Politics
• Community service
• Research

If you are interested in pursuing studies in history, check out the American Historical Association (AHC): Career Center for more information.

Updated May 14, 2024