Alabama Community Colleges
History Programs
History coursework at community colleges in this state. U.S., world, and topical history sequences for transfer-track liberal-arts students.
14 colleges · 485 sections · 9 unique courses · Fall 2026
History coursework at Alabama community colleges serves two student groups: liberal-arts transfer students completing their gen-ed history requirements, and history majors finishing their first two years before transferring to a four-year history program. The 485 sections across 14 ACCS colleges this term cover US history surveys, world civilizations, and topical electives.
Like other transfer-oriented humanities programs, the value isn't in the associate as a terminal credential — it's in the credit transfer + smaller class sizes + lower tuition for the same content. Students serious about history careers (teaching, archival, academic) continue to bachelor's and often graduate programs; the CC associate is step one of a longer path.
Colleges offering History
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Alabama Community College | 93 | 6 | 78 | — | — |
| Jefferson State Community College | 51 | 6 | 30 | — | — |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | 49 | 6 | 27 | — | — |
| Southern Union State Community College | 46 | 6 | 15 | — | — |
| Gadsden State Community College | 43 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Bevill State Community College | 38 | 5 | 17 | — | — |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | 31 | 6 | 9 | — | — |
| Snead State Community College | 31 | 6 | 13 | — | — |
| Shelton State Community College | 24 | 5 | 14 | — | — |
| Lawson State Community College | 23 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Northwest Shoals Community College | 21 | 4 | 11 | — | — |
| Central Alabama Community College | 19 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Reid State Technical College | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
History Availability Snapshot
How history sections are being offered across 14 colleges in Alabama this term (485 sections total).
Delivery format
- online258 (53%)
- in person211 (44%)
- hybrid16 (3%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)176
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)46
- Evening (5 PM and after)10
- Asynchronous / TBA253
Start dates
Sections begin on 16 distinct dates. 37 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 109 distinct instructors across 14 colleges.
Common History courses
- HIS 201UNITED STATES HISTORY I(178 sections)
- HIS 202UNITED STATES HISTORY II(100 sections)
- HIS 101WESTERN CIVILIZATION I(85 sections)
- HIS 121WORLD HISTORY I(47 sections)
- HIS 102WESTERN CIVILIZATION II(45 sections)
- HIS 122WORLD HISTORY II(27 sections)
- HIS 201HUnited States History I Honors(1 section)
- HIS 256African-American History(1 section)
- HIS 299Directed Studies in History(1 section)
Frequently asked questions
- Is a history major worth pursuing if I'm starting at community college?
- It can be, if you have a clear post-bachelor's plan. History majors land in teaching, law, journalism, publishing, museum work, and government — the major teaches research and writing skills employers value, but the credential alone doesn't open doors. The CC associate is a cost-effective way to complete the first two years; the bachelor's, and often a graduate or professional degree, do the actual career-positioning.
- Do US history and world history requirements transfer between schools?
- Yes — these are general-education staples that articulate cleanly across Alabama public colleges. Specialized history electives (regional, topical) may transfer as upper-division-history-elective credit rather than counting toward a specific major requirement; the structured AA-in-history pathway minimizes this risk.
- What jobs are available with a history associate alone?
- Few that specifically use the history content — entry-level office work, retail management, customer service. The skills built (research, writing, analysis) transfer to many entry roles, but the credential signaling is weaker than career-track associates. Most history students continue to a bachelor's; the associate is step one.
- Can I become a history teacher with just an associate degree?
- No. K-12 social studies teaching requires a bachelor's plus a teaching certification in Alabama. Postsecondary history teaching at community colleges and four-year programs requires at least a master's, usually a Ph.D.
Compare History programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Alabama’s history programs stack up.
Other programs in Alabama
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.