History

History courses include the state-mandated United States History survey courses, History 1301 and History 1302, which provide an overview of American history from the arrival of the Native Americans through the American Revolution and the Civil War to the modern era. The department also offers classes in Western Civilization (History 2311 and 2312), Texas history (History 2301) and Mexican American History (History 2328).

A degree in History can lead to career in education, research, communication, business, information management and law.

Some online programs may require up to 15% of their curriculum be taken in-person on one of HCC’s campuses.  Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.

Language Option Restrictions

Some online programs require students to participate in foreign language courses as part of the program’s required curriculum. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements and available language options. If you would like to take courses in a language that is not offered online, you would have to do so on campus.

Elective Course Restrictions

Some online programs may have a limited number of elective options available, based on which of the designated electives are currently offered online.  Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.

Required Course Restrictions

Some online programs may require students to participate in one or more campus-based courses as part of a given program’s required curriculum. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.  

Potential Course Restrictions

Some online courses may have face-to-face requirements for exams, laboratory sessions, and other activities. Please review your course syllabus to determine if your online course has an on-campus laboratory or examination requirement.

History Field of Study (FOS) Curriculum

History Field of Study (FOS): Academic Track

Field of Study Coursework:

• HIST 1301        United States History I
• HIST 1302        United States History II

Choose two of the following courses:

• HIST 2301        Texas History
• HIST 2311        Western Civilization I
• HIST 2312        Western Civilization II
• HIST 2321        World Civilizations I
• HIST 2322        World Civilizations II
• HIST 2327        Mexican American History I (to the United States-Mexico War Era)
• HIST 2328        Mexican American History II (from the United States-Mexico War Era)
• HIST 2381        African American History

History Field of Study (FOS): Teacher Certification Track

Field of Study Coursework:

• EDUC 1301        Introduction to the Teaching Profession
• EDUC 2301        Introduction to Special Populations
• HIST 1301        United States History I
• HIST 1302        United States History II
• HIST 2301        Texas History
• HIST 2321        World Civilizations I
• HIST 2322        World Civilizations II

Fully Transferable: 

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has designated the Field of Study Curriculum courses as “fully transferable” to other public colleges and universities in Texas. Students planning on transferring to either private or out-of-state institutions should direct transfer questions to that college or university.  

For more information, refer to the HCC Catalog (https://www.hccs.edu/programs/catalog/ ) and Field of Study Curricula Approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board thecb.state.tx.us/institutional-resources-programs/public-universities-health-related-institutions/transfer-resources/field-of-study-curricula/